Stellar Launches Open-Source Platform for Global Payments
Blockchain-based payment network Stellar has launched an open-source disbursement platform for global payments. Stellar stated in its announcement that SDP may assist with duties ranging “from paying gig workers anywhere in the world to delivering digital aid’.” The tweet claims that anyone can use the service to pay with cryptocurrencies anywhere worldwide and that it […]
JPMorgan Brings Blockchain Payments to Europe with JPM Coin
The bank’s corporate clients can now transfer euros instantly and 24/7 using its blockchain platform Onyx Coin Systems. JPMorgan, one of the largest investment banks in the United States, is expanding the use of its blockchain-based payment system, JPM Coin , into traditional banking. Bloomberg reported on June 23 that the bank had deployed JPM […]
Crypto will become major payment tool – Walmart CTO
Suresh Kumar, the global chief technology officer (CTO) of Walmart, predicts that in the future, customers would use crypto as payment tool across the Metaverse and social media to pay for both digital and tangible goods. On October 17, Kumar discussed Walmart’s views on digital assets while stating that “crypto will become an integral component […]
Rappi To Accept Crypto Payments
Rappi, a Colombian delivery app has teamed with Bitso and Bitpay to allow users to pay for orders with Bitcoin (BTC)and other crypto payments. The company is merging with Bitso and Bitpay in a trial project in Mexico, according to a report. However, it’s unclear whether the test plan will allow users in Brazil and […]
Sweden To Test E-Krona For Smart Payments
The Swedish Central Bank has announced its plans to test how new e-krona could stimulate smart payments, ‘which some believe are the future of money. The Riksbank declared tests to merge state-backed digital money into traditional banking systems success in a study released on Wednesday but said it was still looking into claims of the […]