Travala Partners With Trivago to Offer Cryptocurrency Hotel Bookings
Travala has integrated its hotel listings with Trivago, allowing users of the global accommodation search platform to book stays using cryptocurrency. Travala Expands Reach Through Integration With Trivago The collaboration merges Travala’s catalog of more than 2.2 million accommodations into Trivago’s interface. Travelers opting for a Travala-affiliated lodging via Trivago will seamlessly transition to Travala’s […]
Nearly 3 Million Have Enrolled in the Russian Unified Biometric System
About 3 million citizens have registered their personal data on the Russian Unified Biometric System. Authorities state that the population is warming to the use of these technologies, as 80% of registrations occurred last year. Russian Unified Biometric System Gets Closer to 3 Million Users Registered The Russian state biometric data cache is getting larger. […]
Russia to Launch Unified Facial Payment System
Russia will have a unified facial payment system by the second half of 2025, aiming to onboard millions as non-card payment systems gain preference. Sber and NSPK, which operates the Mir card payment system, will join forces to establish standards and achieve interoperability. Sber and NPSK Join Forces to Launch Facial Payment System in Russia […]
Crypto unlocks a borderless world and merchants hold the key to the future
Cryptocurrency adoption by merchants is reshaping global commerce, driving financial inclusivity and enabling a borderless future.This post was originally published on this site
Moonpay Acquires Solana-Focused Crypto Payment Processor Helio
Moonpay, one of the largest crypto onramps, has recently acquired Helio, a Solana-focused payment processor. With the deal, Helio will remain a separate brand, operating as a Moonpay subsidiary, with its employees becoming shareholders. Moonpay Acquires Helio in $175 Million Deal Moonpay, one of the leading crypto onramps, has announced the acquisition of Helio, a […]
Block could be the first firm with a BTC strategy in the S&P 500: VanEck
While firms like Tesla are already in the S&P 500, VanEck’s Matthew Sigel says Block Inc. could be the first company in the index with an “explicit strategy” for accumulating Bitcoin.This post was originally published on this site
Bitcoin ETF ads spotted on China’s Alipay payment app
Some of Alipay’s mainland Chinese users saw ads inviting them to invest up to $137 daily in a fund with indirect exposure to a US spot Bitcoin ETF and Coinbase.This post was originally published on this site
Crypto travel platform Travala launches Bitcoin and AVA reserve
The treasury reserve plan in Bitcoin and Ava will provide the company with additional financial resources in the future, according to the Travala CEO.This post was originally published on this site
Crypto.com to launch Mastercard-powered card in Bahrain
The new offering will be available across all Crypto.com card tiers with up to 8% rewards on spending.This post was originally published on this site
Uphold’s Topper to offer crypto withdrawals to non-custodial wallets
Topper’s crypto off-ramp solution is designed to allow anyone using a self-custodial wallet like MetaMask to convert their crypto into fiat.This post was originally published on this site