Craig Wright, Satoshi Nakamoto and why people ridicule the greats in their lifetimes
George Siosi Samuels takes a look into the Kleiman v Wright trial and what it could mean for the legacy of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
Latest Mastercard News
MasterCard now offers digital currency-products
MasterCard has partnered with Bakkt to offer digital currency products to its network of enterprises and banking giants.
Sri Lanka forms committee to study digital currencies and blockchain
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved the formation of a committee that will study digital assets, blockchain technology, digital banking and block reward mining.
The Mastercard Bitcoin conspiracy
Bitcoin was disruptive, so Mastercard muzzled it, using “number go up” as lubrication to shut down the narrative of Bitcoin being a true fintech revelation, Kurt Wuckert Jr. writes.
Payments giants are looking towards blockchain rails—here’s why
Leaders from JPMorgan, Mastercard, FIS Global, and Tassat recently shared their thoughts on using blockchain and digital currencies for payments.
Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card
The Bahamas launched the Sand Dollar as it sought to insulate its financial system against the constant disruptions that occur whenever the country experiences a natural disaster.
Will Mastercard support BSV?
Mastercard announced that they will directly support select digital currencies in their network–BSV should meet their listing criteria.
Mastercard launches CBDC test platform
MasterCard launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) test platform that allows users to simulate the issuance, distribution, and exchange of CBDCs
Here’s the problem with digital currency debit cards
Digital currency debit and credit cards are not what the world needs to catalyze digital currency adoption, Patrick Thompson writes.
Mastercard exec implicated in illegal Wirecard transactions
The executive was allegedly involved in a sophisticated money laundering operation with links to disgraced payments firm Wirecard.
US agencies seek digital currency experts
The Boston Fed’s job listing is the latest digital currency-related job offering to come from a government agency in the United States.
Indacoin adds Bitcoin SV support to enable easy access in nearly 170 countries
Indacoin announces support of Bitcoin SV (BSV), enabling BSV to be purchased with Visa & Mastercard payment cards through their global fiat-to-crypto exchange platform and partner network.