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Tarabut Gateway Teams With Rain to Tap MENA Crypto Market
Cryptocurrency // March 14, 2023

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FIs, FinTechs Leverage Blockchain To Power X-Border Payments In EU, Middle East
Blockchain // October 19, 2022

In discussions of blockchain technology and its effect on payments, the idea that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin will replace fiat money abounds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Industry Watchers Predict Crypto Battle for Survival Ahead
Cryptocurrency // June 09, 2022

A shakeout is coming to the roughly 19,000 cryptocurrencies battling for a piece of the blockchain pie, according to industry insiders like Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mastercard Moves To Eliminate ‘Fiat Burden’ And Compliance Worries From Crypto Cards
Payment Methods // August 03, 2021

To get crypto cards into the hands of the masses, to get them spending in commercial and retail use cases … well, the cards have to be issued first. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Mastercard Moves To Eliminate ‘Fiat Burden’ And Compliance Worries From Crypto Cards

August 03, 2021
To get crypto cards into the hands of the masses, to get them spending in commercial and retail use cases … well, the cards have to be issued first. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

BigTech, OEMs Rev Up Connected Cars’ Future

April 06, 2021
Another connected car partnership is making its way onto the track as Google and Fiat are teaming up to take on connected cars. A variation on the popular 500 line...

Circle CEO: For Banks, Digital Dollars Demand Stablecoin Strategy

January 04, 2021
Diem may be a shadow of what some proponents promised it would be back in 2019 — namely, a seismic shift for the monetary system itself. Get the Full Story...

i2c President Says Blockchain Will Unlock Cryptocurrency

November 10, 2020
Cryptos are having a moment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Kraken Launches Crypto–Fiat Debit Card

November 25, 2025
Crypto platform Kraken has begun rolling out the Krak Card, a debit card that enables instant spending using multiple balances and earns 1% cash back rewards on all purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Tarabut Gateway Teams With Rain to Tap MENA Crypto Market

March 14, 2023
The open banking platform Tarabut Gateway is entering its region’s busy crypto market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Fiat Unveils ‘Hey Google’ Line Of Connected Cars

April 04, 2021
Fiat has unveiled a version of its popular 500 level cars equipped with Google technology and sporting Google trim elements, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Authorities Reportedly Seized Crypto OTC Trader; Salesforce Co-founder Debuts Programmable Blockchain Platform

July 02, 2020
In China, crypto over-the-counter (OTC) traders are being arrested in an attempt to crack down on illegal transactions, according to a report from CoinDesk. Get the Full Story Complete the...