Solana Labs has launched a payments protocol called Solana Pay to let merchants accept crypto payments directly from consumers. … [Read more...] about Solana Labs launches payment solution Solana Pay
Litecoin’s Mimblewimble upgrade has been released
Lead developers at Litecoin have confirmed the official release of Mimblewimble Extension Block (MWEB) upgrade, which boosts the security and privacy of transactions on the Litecoin network. … [Read more...] about Litecoin’s Mimblewimble upgrade has been released
India to tax crypto and NFTs profits at 30%
India will impose a tax of 30% on income from cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during the country's annual budget speech. … [Read more...] about India to tax crypto and NFTs profits at 30%
Visa customers made $2.5 billion in payments from crypto-linked cards in Q1 2022
During the recent earnings call, Visa stated that its customers made $2.5 billion in payments using its crypto-linked cards during the first fiscal quarter of 2022. That’s over 70% of the company’s total crypto volume during its previous fiscal year, signalling increased adoption of digital asset payments. … [Read more...] about Visa customers made $2.5 billion in payments from crypto-linked cards in Q1 2022
Gemini acquires trading technology platform Omniex
Gemini, the New York-based cryptocurrency platform run by the Winklevoss brothers, has acquired trading technology provider Omniex to aid its push into services for institutional investors. … [Read more...] about Gemini acquires trading technology platform Omniex
FTX US raises $400 million at $8 billion valuation
FTX US, the American affiliate of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has raised $400 million in Series A funding round. … [Read more...] about FTX US raises $400 million at $8 billion valuation
Animoca Brands raises $360 million at $5 billion valuation
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based metaverse startup focused on NFTs and gaming, has raised $358,888,888 in a new funding round and is now valued at over $5 billion. … [Read more...] about Animoca Brands raises $360 million at $5 billion valuation
FTX launches $2 billion venture fund
Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has set up a $2 billion fund FTX Ventures to invest in crypto-industry startups, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Amy Wu, who heads the fund. … [Read more...] about FTX launches $2 billion venture fund