Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Babakov proposed creating a unified BRICS exchange using blockchain and virtual currency for inter-bloc settlements. Babakov stated that
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Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America and a partner of Mastercard, is working with Ripple on crypto-enabled international payments.
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Ohio Senator Pushes for Cryptocurrency Tax Payments With New Bill
Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani has introduced a bill to legalize cryptocurrency payments for state and local taxes. Emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrency in the
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Putin: BRICS Nations Developing Own Payment and Settlement System
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed plans for an independent payment system in collaboration with BRICS nations to secure foreign trade transactions. This move reflects
Read moreWatchdog: Visa–Mastercard ‘duopoly’ spends millions blocking competition
According to a report, the two companies spent a combined $80 million lobbying against credit card competition acts.
Read moreDOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly
The suit alleges that Visa purposely made it difficult for competitors to participate in the payments market.
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