Top crypto exchange Binance now lets customers purchase some cryptocurrencies using Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
With an e-commerce company leading the launch of a new stablecoin, its founders and allies believe they can really bring crypto to consumers.
Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.
The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.
Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies.
A new patent application from Mastercard suggests the company is exploring ways to build refund-capable services for cryptocurrency users.
Cupcakes on the blockchain? Not quite, but a new blockchain trial showcased how the tech could play a role in consumer payments.
MasterCard has quietly developed and released a set of blockchain APIs.
Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage has added support for credit and debit card payments.
The operators of Sequoia Fund have predicted the rise of blockchain technology could put a damper on earnings at MasterCard.
An Israeli bitcoin startup focused on enabling bitcoin purchases with credit cards has recently closed a $7m Series A funding round.
Yves Mersch, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, has said adoption of blockchain technology could disrupt payments.
Marqeta CEO Jason Gardner discusses why the payments space is moving away from digital currency and embracing blockchain tech.
Visa Europe discusses why it is using the bitcoin blockchain as part of its new proof-of-concept for the remittance market.