Day: February 22, 2023

France pilots in-store crypto payments as Binance partners with Ingenico

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The mainstream adoption of crypto and crypto-based services continues, as more companies are bridging traditional financial (TradFi) solutions with decentralized financial (DeFi). In an announcement on Feb. 22, a new pilot program launched between Binance and Ingenico payment solutions now allows in-store crypto payments via Binance Pay. Currently, the initial test of this offering is only available on Ingenico AXIUM payment terminals in France. According to the announcement, more than 50 cryptocurrencies will be accepted with this program. Initially, merchants will be paid in cryptocurrency. However, a crypto-to-fiat solution in…

Google Cloud Will Become Operator on Tezos Network

The deal with Tezos will allow corporate clients of Google Cloud to develop and deploy web3 applications on the Tezos blockchain using Google’s cloud infrastructure. In the latest development, Google Cloud has joined hands with the Tezos Foundation in order to accelerate further the development of Web3 applications on the Tezons blockchain network. As a result, Google’s cloud computing operator will now become a validator on the Tezos blockchain. With this partnership, Google’s corporate customers will be able to deploy Tezos nodes. Nodes basically function as computed that can run…

IEX Exchange Looking to Float Regulated Crypto Outfit with Coinbase

Despite the scare from regulators, many still attest to the fact that the crypto market will play a crucial role in the future of finance. American trading bourse, the IEX Exchange is looking to launch a digital currency trading platform in partnership with publicly traded industry leader, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). According to a Fox Business report citing sources close to the discussions, IEX Exchange Chairman Brad Katsuyama has been in talks with Coinbase in order to achieve that primary goal. As noted, the stock exchange has been in…

Mastercard Partners Web3 Payment Protocol Immersve to Allow Crypto Payments via USDC

There is no need for Mastercard users to rely on a third party to make a direct crypto payment, they can just use their existing Web3 wallets and private keys to approve payments. Meanwhile, Immersve will find a third-party settlement provider and allow its users to use USDC for paying for all purchases. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) has partnered with Immersve, a Web3 payment protocol and end-end crypto card issuing platform that supports both centralized and decentralized payment experiences. Within the deal, Mastercard will enable its users to pay using crypto on digital,…

Mr․ Satoshi Is The New Premium Bitcoin Apparel Store You Do Not Want to Miss – Sponsored Bitcoin News

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sponsored A new player has entered the Bitcoin apparel market and is quickly making a name for themselves. Founded by Bailey Jakob, an Australian-born entrepreneur and Bitcoin enthusiast, Mr. Satoshi has quickly become the go-to brand for high quality and professionally designed Bitcoin clothing. Mr. Satoshi is a new U.S. based premium Bitcoin apparel store that is making waves throughout the Bitcoin community with their high quality & luxuriously designed Bitcoin apparel. Mr. Satoshi launched on January 4th and in their first month, saw more than 20,000 individual visitors to…

Solana Spaces to Shut Down Its Stores in NYC and Miami

Though the initiative by Solana Spaces was creative and path-breaking, it was short-lived. Solana Spaces, a physical retail, educational, and community space dedicated to Web3, will close its outlets by the end of the month. The company used storefronts in New York City and Miami to promote the adoption of its Solana blockchain and is all set to shut down its locations. According to the company representatives, the startup had reached a divergence point and now wants to switch from the brick-and-mortar experiences to the buzzing world of Non-Fungible Tokens…

Nvidia Swaps Sides from Opposing Microsoft to Offering ‘Full Support’ for Regulatory Approval of Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft is expanding its gaming unit to pacify opposers and prevent the Activision Blizzard takeover from being obstructed. After initially opposing tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) over acquiring video game company Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), software company Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has allied with Microsoft to bring Xbox PC games to its cloud gaming service. Under the new deal between Microsoft and Nvidia, the software company would onboard Microsoft’s  Xbox PC games to its GeForce NOW gaming service. Nvidia Forms New Relationship with Microsoft The turnaround in Nvidia and Microsoft’s relationship…