Paying in crypto

Miami, Florida, USA — As blockchain payments gain enterprise adoption, privacy has become a critical requirement rather than a feature. Addressing this shift, Fhenix introduced Privacy Stages — a new framework for assessing onchain privacy — and demonstrated its capabilities through Fhenix402, a private implementation of Base’s x402 payments that makes transaction amounts fully confidential while remaining fast and intuitive.

December 26, 2025 — Global cryptocurrency trading platform Zoomex today announced the official early registration for its latest payment product, the Zoomex Card.

The exchange Kraken officially launched the Krak Card on November 25, 2025, a Mastercard debit card allowing spending of more than 400 cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. Available for residents of the European Union and the United Kingdom, this card is part of Kraken's strategy to position itself as an alternative to traditional banks.

The UK is moving quickly to strengthen its position in digital finance as part of its 2026 growth plan. Pound-pegged stablecoins are now the central play in a regulatory push to keep the country competitive as Europe develops new rules. Clear timelines, new testing routes, and pressure from nearby markets are pushing the region toward a more structured stablecoin system.

Mastercard and Polygon make crypto transfers easier by replacing long wallet addresses with short, verified usernames for safer, simpler transactions.

U.S. bank Citi is taking a decisive step into digital payments by joining forces with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin transactions. The partnership marks a turning point in Wall Street’s embrace of blockchain-based money, following the U.S. GENIUS Act's approval earlier this year. As the stablecoin market heads toward a projected $4 trillion valuation by 2030, Citi’s move positions it at the forefront of institutional adoption.

World Liberty Financial appears poised to build on its market entry by pursuing utility-focused growth. The crypto venture, backed by the Trump family, has outlined plans to issue a debit card and retail application, as per recent reports.

Paul Atkins, the current chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Gary Gensler, the agency’s former chief, both appeared before the media this week to discuss the regulatory atmosphere under the current administration, particularly policies proposed by President Donald Trump.

Tokenization is gaining momentum in global finance, with many top financial institutions racing to explore the niche. Japan Post Bank is the latest to join after declaring its intentions to introduce a tokenized asset network in fiscal year 2026.

MetaMask now lets users send and receive Solana using human-readable .sol names, simplifying transactions and wallet access.

Digital assets have transcended the corridors of financing, entering the realm of space exploration. In a recent update, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has joined forces with American firm Shift4 Payments to offer crypto payment services for expeditions to outer space.

Sheetz customers will soon pay for their coffee with Bitcoin! Flexa ensures a hassle-free checkout.

The ECB bites into Bitcoin: a scathing report, sharp criticisms, and a well-felt war of interests behind the scenes.

Avalanche is launching a Visa card to pay with cryptos: finally a solution to spend your bitcoins at the supermarket!

French public finance is in the spotlight with debt reaching historic highs. But where does the Hexagon really stand compared to other nations?

The Lightning Network has gone from lightning to a damp squib. More users? Almost, but not really.

Mastercard is putting cryptocurrencies on the map! Pay for your baguette in Bitcoin without going through the "euro" step, something never seen before!

Discover how the Bitcoin revolution is disrupting finance, despite the blindness of traditional institutions.

In the unpredictable landscape of cryptocurrencies, every legal victory can quickly turn into merely a respite before the next battle. This is precisely what looms for Ripple, the company that has long been at the center of attention for its fierce fight against the SEC, the American financial regulator. While the recent ruling by Judge Analisa Torres seemed to mark a decisive turning point in favor of Ripple, whispers of an imminent appeal from the SEC remind the entire industry that legal stability remains a mirage. This hard-fought victory may only be a step in a war that not only redefines Ripple's future but also that of the entire cryptocurrency sector.

Solana attracts with 23 million SOL in liquid staking, promising growth and security for crypto investors.

The adoption of Shiba Inu by Kronos represents a major advancement for crypto payments in the technology sector.

The legal battle over the movable nature of cryptos is once again making headlines. A US judge has just ruled that some of the crypto transactions carried out on the secondary market constitute securities transactions. A decision whose significance and implications are being discussed among crypto industry players.

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.

SEC attacks are wreaking havoc on the crypto sector, and companies are not exempt. Revolut recently made an exit that is unlikely to please all its customers, as they will soon no longer be able to trade certain tokens. So, goodbye to Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC) and Cardano (ADA)?