PayPal launches 'Pay with Crypto' to integrate digital currencies

PayPal has unveiled its "Pay with Crypto" service, enabling merchants to accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies. This strategic move is aimed at seamlessly integrating digital currencies into global commerce, reflecting the evolving payment landscape and the firm’s drive to capitalize on the crypto trend.

Back to Top / Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 11165 / 1 stories in 7 months

PayPal Enables Low-Fee Crypto Payments for U.S. Businesses

Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - PayPal’s new Pay with Crypto lets US businesses accept 100+ cryptocurrencies, converting instantly to PYUSD or fiat with just a 0.99 % fee.The post PayPal Enables Low-Fee Crypto Payments for U.S. Businesses first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Back to Top / Monday, July 28, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 11057 / 6 stories in 7 months

Interactive Brokers Weighs Launching a New Stablecoin for Customers

Financial giant Interactive Brokers is mulling over the launch of its own stablecoin, aiming to merge traditional trading with digital currency innovation. This strategic consideration reflects a growing trend among legacy institutions to embrace blockchain-based financial solutions in a rapidly evolving market.

Back to Top / Monday, July 28, 2025, 12:22 pm / permalink 11054 / 1 stories in 7 months

Polymarket Says Its Coming Back to the U.S.

Lucas Ropek / gizmodo - The betting site is on the rebound amid relaxed scrutiny from the Trump administration.

Back to Top / Monday, July 21, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 10563 / 1 stories in 7 months

BitGo files confidentially for US IPO amid crypto surge

Crypto custody firm BitGo has confidentially filed for a US IPO, marking a pivotal step as it seeks to capitalize on growing institutional interest. The filing underscores the firm’s ambitions in a buoyant digital asset market and signals increasing mainstream acceptance of crypto financial solutions.

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No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone

Luc Olinga / gizmodo - The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.

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Circle stock drops after House blocks key procedural vote on stablecoin legislation

cnbc - Circle shares slid Tuesday after the House blocked a key procedural vote, stalling momentum on legislation the industry has counted on for regulatory clarity.

Back to Top / Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 10140 / 2 stories in 7 months

Trump Lets Polymarket Off the Hook, Ends Probe Into Crypto Betting Platform

AJ Dellinger / gizmodo - Who could have predicted it?

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Bitcoin flies to new all-time highs, topping $118,000 as institutions pile into ETFs

cnbc - Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw their second biggest day of inflows ever as investors built on this week's rally and pushed prices to new records overnight.

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Bitcoin Hits $112K But Something Feels Off

Luc Olinga / gizmodo - The world’s most famous cryptocurrency just hit a new all-time high, but don’t call it a comeback just yet.

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Bitcoin price rises as Israel-Iran ceasefire begins, and Senate unveils major crypto bill

cnbc - Bitcoin rose in trading on Tuesday after Israel and Iran ceasefire, as senators introduced a major crypto bill, and bitcoin treasuries' boom continues.

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Polymarket nears $200M funding to secure unicorn status

Polymarket is poised to raise $200 million, a move that would cement its unicorn status with the backing of high-profile investors including Thiel’s Funders Fund. The funding round signals robust market confidence in decentralized prediction platforms and underscores growth prospects in the fintech arena.

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JPMorgan Launches New Crypto Token on Coinbase Blockchain

JPMorgan is boldly venturing further into crypto by launching a new digital token on Coinbase’s blockchain—a stablecoin-like offering designed to appeal to modern financiers. The banking giant is mixing tradition with digital daring, much to the amusement of market watchers.

Back to Top / Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:21 pm / permalink 8270 / 1 stories in 8 months

Justin Sun’s Tron eyes U.S. public debut via reverse merger

Crypto mogul Justin Sun is moving forward with plans to take Tron public in the United States through a reverse merger. The move, coordinated with a Trump-linked bank, marks a significant step in Tron's corporate evolution and signals the crypto sector’s continuing efforts to navigate regulatory and market challenges.

Back to Top / Monday, June 16, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 8124 / 2 stories in 8 months

Gemini Confidentially Files US IPO Amid Crypto Buzz

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has confidentially filed for a US IPO. This strategic move signals its intent to transition from private operations to the public market, drawing sharp attention from investors and regulators amid an already volatile crypto landscape.

Back to Top / Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 7066 / 2 stories in 9 months

DOGE Leadership Shakeup as Key Figures Exit

In an unexpected twist within the realm of meme-fueled finance, both Steve Davis and Elon Musk have departed from their roles at DOGE. Their exit underlines internal turbulence and leaves observers wondering if even unconventional ventures can’t escape a good old corporate shakeup.

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Trump attends high-stakes crypto dinner amid billion-dollar buzz

President Trump made a brief but headline-grabbing appearance at a private crypto dinner attended by investors shelling out an astonishing $148 million. The controversial gathering, peppered with accusations of corruption, has ignited both criticism and wry amusement among financial and political observers.

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Kraken launches digital tokens for major tech stocks

Kraken is expanding its crypto offerings by enabling digital token trading for Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia shares, targeting customers outside the U.S. amid a more lenient regulatory climate. The move marks a notable shift from previous SEC-targeted positioning.

Back to Top / Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:20 am / permalink 5268 / 1 stories in 9 months

Bitcoin Breaks Records, Surpassing Historic Highs

Bitcoin has blasted past prior records to hit a new all‐time high, provoking both awe and skepticism in investment circles. The digital currency’s meteoric ascent challenges traditional safe havens, leaving conventional investors to question if their gold is finally growing rust.

Back to Top / Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 5164 / 1 stories in 9 months

Galaxy Digital Celebrates Nasdaq Listing Triumph Amid Challenges

Galaxy Digital has finally taken the Nasdaq by storm, with shares opening at $23.50 after a notably rocky path to a U.S. listing. Mike Novogratz’s long-fought battle with regulatory hurdles now seems a thing of the past as the crypto firm basks in a well-earned market debut, despite ongoing challenges in the digital currency arena.

Back to Top / Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 4882 / 2 stories in 9 months