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Argentine Crypto Exchange Ripio Launches Crypto Prepaid Debit Card in Brazil
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Argentine Crypto Exchange Ripio Launches Crypto Prepaid Debit Card in Brazil

Latin American cryptocurrency company Ripio partnered with Visa on August 24, to launch a cryptocurrency prepaid debit card in Brazil that supports payments with cryptocurrencies.

HK-based Spending App Offers Crypto Rebate for Customers
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HK-based Spending App Offers Crypto Rebate for Customers

A local spending startup, Bloom pairs with cryptocurrency exchange Okcoin to offer token rebates and bring a gamified retail experience to their clients.

Fintech Firm Bitlocus to Launch Crypto-Friendly Visa Debit Cards
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Fintech Firm Bitlocus to Launch Crypto-Friendly Visa Debit Cards

The card will enable Bitlocus customers to transact their crypto holdings while also using the resulting funds anywhere Visa is accepted.

Crypto.com Appoints Former Visa Boss as VP of Policy of EMEA
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Crypto.com Appoints Former Visa Boss as VP of Policy of EMEA

Digital currency trading platform, Crypto.com has tapped the services of Roeland Van der Stappen, a Brussels-based regulatory veteran as its new Vice President of Policy in charge of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.

Exmo Trading Platform Stops Services in Russia, Belarus & Kazakhstan
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Exmo Trading Platform Stops Services in Russia, Belarus & Kazakhstan

Cryptocurrency trading platform Exmo has announced it will stop serving traders and customers from Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.

Visa Rolls Out Creator Program to Empower Artists with NFTs
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Visa Rolls Out Creator Program to Empower Artists with NFTs

Payment giant Visa has launched an initiative dubbed Visa Creator Program intended to help filmmakers, artists, fashion designers, and musicians revamp their businesses through non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Visa's Head of Crypto Products Leaves Visa to Pursue Personal Payments Startup
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Visa's Head of Crypto Products Leaves Visa to Pursue Personal Payments Startup

Daniel Mottice, head of crypto products at payment giant Visa, announced his decision to leave Visa on Wednesday.

Visa Offers Crypto Development Program for College Students
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Visa Offers Crypto Development Program for College Students

Visa is offering an 18-month full-time crypto development program for undergraduates in the United States, which will focus on building a "fully fluent cryptocurrency team now and for the future".

Russian Banks Seeks Help from China's UnionPay amid Crackdown from Mastercard & Visa
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Russian Banks Seeks Help from China's UnionPay amid Crackdown from Mastercard & Visa

In a bid to mitigate the strain on the users of these payment service providers, the Russian Central Bank said some of its indigenous financial institutions are looking at integrating UnionPay.

Four Payment Operators Join in Suspending their Services in Russia amid Ukraine Crisis
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Four Payment Operators Join in Suspending their Services in Russia amid Ukraine Crisis

Four payment operators announce to suspend their payment services in Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Small Bitcoin Holders are Stacking amid Visa's Crypto-Linked Card Payments Hitting $2.5B
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Small Bitcoin Holders are Stacking amid Visa's Crypto-Linked Card Payments Hitting $2.5B

Given that holding is a favored strategy in the crypto space, accumulation by small Bitcoin (BTC) holders continues to gain steam.

Non-Zero ETH Addresses Hit ATH, Ethereum Overtooks Visa in Trading Volume in 2021
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Non-Zero ETH Addresses Hit ATH, Ethereum Overtooks Visa in Trading Volume in 2021

Despite the crypto market limping based on massive liquidations, more participants continue joining the Ethereum network.

Nearly 25% of Small Businesses in 9 Countries Intend to Roll Out Crypto Payment Option: Visa
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Nearly 25% of Small Businesses in 9 Countries Intend to Roll Out Crypto Payment Option: Visa

Payment giant Visa conducts a study indicating that almost a quarter of small businesses spread across 9 nations intend to introduce the crypto payment option this year.

Binance Exchange Looks to Acquire Outstanding Shares in Swipe
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Binance Exchange Looks to Acquire Outstanding Shares in Swipe

Binance Exchange, the world’s biggest trading platform by volume, is ending its year in grand style, with a recent announcement that it is set to acquire the outstanding shares in Swipe.

Visa New Crypto Consulting Services to Promote Mainstream Development of Cryptos
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Visa New Crypto Consulting Services to Promote Mainstream Development of Cryptos

Payment giant Visa said that it will launch a new consulting service focused on the cryptocurrency field to help customers gain a deeper understanding of cryptocurrencies.