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While major international banks and other financial institutions have been embracing blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies for several months, HSBC had been content to observe, or even ignore them. But the saying goes, 'better late than never.' Thus, the $3 trillion asset banking giant has decided to make up for lost time. An alliance with the blockchain payment processor FC Pay has been established. The goal is to allow HSBC customers to pay their bills with cryptocurrencies like Shiba Inu, XRP, and more.

It has been several months since the ECB unveiled its digital euro project, an announcement that continues to reverberate in the financial markets. A recent statement by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, has garnered particular attention from the crypto community. According to the ECB President, the digital euro (to be distinguished from a cryptocurrency) will not be anonymous. This revelation raises deep questions about privacy protection, and many analysts are also pondering the potential implications of this digital euro project on cryptocurrencies.

LINK, the cryptocurrency of Chainlink, is gaining more attention. Recent developments around the asset seem to have strengthened its appeal, pushing investors to take positions in the crypto.

Visa, the payment services giant, is making cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology a cornerstone of its growth strategy. In recent months, the company has been actively involved in this direction, with numerous initiatives related to cryptocurrencies. While Visa's previous crypto-related activities showcased its enthusiasm for blockchain, they didn't reveal much about the company's long-term plans. In a recent media statement, Visa clarified its stance on this matter, asserting that Solana's blockchain is the most relevant in the market to ensure its expansion in the crypto industry. In this article, we will delve into why Visa is banking on Solana's blockchain.

The co-founder of the payment company Lightspark, focused on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has recently spoken about the archaic state of the international payment system. On September 12, 2023, during an appearance on CNBC, David Marcus discussed the potential of the Bitcoin network and expressed his commitment to turning it into a global payment system.

Coinbase's CEO is currently excited about 10 major crypto concepts that could completely change the face of the digital asset sector worldwide. In a video published this August 30, Brian Armstrong explained these concepts to developers, encouraging them to take advantage of the bear market to work on them. Read more.

Ripple now has a major competitor. Stellar, has just acquired a stake in international payments giant MoneyGram, now becoming a full-fledged player in the payments sector, on a par with fintech Ripple. This announcement comes just days after Ripple joined MasterCard and Swift in the Bank for International Settlements' working group on cross-border payments. Is it safe to say that MoneyGram will now serve as a springboard for Stellar in its competitive battle against Ripple?

According to many experts, the American currency may not be around much longer. Long the dominant force on the global money market, the dollar may now be doomed to certain death. Many American politicians scoff at the idea, rather than believing it. But former President Donald Trump is taking the prospect very seriously, and is sounding the alarm.

PayPal has been at the forefront of the crypto scene since the deployment of its recent stablecoin, PYUSD. However, in the UK, the situation is different: this payment platform must align itself with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations, forcing it to temporarily suspend crypto purchases.

Binance, a leading crypto exchange, is surprisingly shutting down its crypto payment service, Binance Connect (formerly Bifinity), barely a year after its launch. Is this a strategic retrenchment tactic or a pressing regulation?

The sun rises on a new era of financial transactions. As the winds of change blow across the banking sector, Ripple and AWS are poised to launch an unprecedented revolution. The alliance of these two powerhouses heralds a metamorphosis of the monetary landscape, promising to revolutionize the way we send, receive and think about money.

Plateforme innovante, Swiss Bitcoin Pay simplifie la façon dont les commerces intègrent Bitcoin comme mode de paiement. Avec une gamme de services conçus pour les commerçants et les clients, Swiss Bitcoin Pay se positionne en tant que solution à la fois efficace et indépendante pour les transactions Bitcoin.

In an innovative alliance, Microsoft and Aptos Labs are joining forces to explore new avenues in blockchain and digital payments. This promising collaboration opens the door to exciting advances in the ever-changing world of financial technology.

Australia's leaders have begun to reduce the number of banknotes in circulation in the country. This brings to an end more than 60 years of reign by greenbacks and pennies, which will gradually have to give way to digital money. What substitute for cash: bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies or CBDC? Let's find out!

Cryptocurrency, the symbol of a modern financial revolution, is regularly rocked by events that raise questions about its stability. Today, it's Huobi and Tron, two giants of this industry, who find themselves in the spotlight for troubling reasons.

To thrive in the financial markets, investors need to make good analyses, keep abreast of price movements and monitor their portfolios. To achieve this, they can turn to applications, but these are not always reliable and may not be tailored to the specific needs of each investor. One of the best solutions is to create your own wallet-tracking tool, and Microsoft Excel makes this task easy.

According to a recent report by Ripple in partnership with United States Faster Payments Council (FPC), blockchain technology offers the prospect of saving financial institutions nearly $10 billion by 2030, by reducing the costs associated with cross-border payments.

Tim Draper is a well-known tech billionaire within the cryptosphere. According to this crypto investor, Bitcoin will soon outperform traditional fiat currencies. He explains why.

PacWest Bancorp's last resort: to beg its youngest son? Yes, because the company never recovered from its crisis. After a massive outflow of depositors, things got so bad that it agreed to a merger with a smaller lender, Banc of California.

Innovation is the key to staying competitive. A perfect example of this innovation is Ethereum's new ERC-4337 standard, which is completely rethinking our understanding of transactions. Let's take a closer look at this new phenomenon and see how it's reshaping the blockchain landscape.

Recently, the twittersphere was ablaze with rumours of a possible return of bitcoin to Tesla's payment system. Supported by a photo of the source code, some observers speculated that the electric car manufacturer might be revising its stance on cryptocurrencies. Would Elon Musk's company once again accept BTC? Let's find out.

The European Central Bank is working on the upcoming launch of new banknotes. The financial institution considers the project important enough to involve Europe's citizens.

In the crypto world, the security of digital transactions has always been a major challenge. A great deal of research has been carried out to improve the security of operations. A recent study by the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology may well change all that. By exploiting the mysterious principles of quantum mechanics, this research proposes a new approach that could make digital payments unconditionally secure.

In an already well-established geopolitical context, BRICS is gradually carving out a significant disruptive role. This coalition of emerging nations is intensifying its economic power with such force that the pressure keeps mounting. This trend is redefining global power dynamics, and some states, like France, seem to have no intention of remaining mere observers.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on Monday to expect a gradual decrease in the share of the dollar in global reserves. US debt.

Nine countries led by Iran launch an alternative to the SWIFT network. Simultaneously, BRICS discusses the end of the dollar in Cape Town. 

Following in Iran’s footsteps, it will soon be Russia turn to use Bitcoin to bypass sanctions that prevent it from conducting international transactions. Bitcoin, Da? The Russian government has shown a keen interest in Bitcoin since its banks were disconnected from the SWIFT network. Acting stealthily, the Ministries of Finance…

Right now, the dollar is at the center of global economic debates. Some have already announced that the era of American currency hegemony is coming to an end. And in the currently bleak economic context of the country, some are considering how to adapt to this anticipated change. Bitcoin could contribute significantly to this.