Solana Pay: A Stablecoin Payments Fix For Merchants
Solana, being touted as the Ethereum killer, announced plans to add a payment method called Solana Pay to fix network congestion problems it has been facing. This service will allow direct use of dollar-backed cryptocurrencies. Solana Pay is an open protocol that aims to connect developers and online merchants for point-of-sale developments, enabling sellers and […]
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Merchants can now accept payments made through USDC and convert the funds directly into fiat currency. Global payment processor Checkout.com has launched a new stablecoin settlement system that will allow merchants to process crypto payments from their customers in real time — potentially widening the use cases of stablecoins within e-commerce. The stablecoin settlement system centers around Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, and allows merchants to automatically convert USDC payments into fiat upon receipt. The service will be available to....
As the blockchain sector evolves, the Solana network is persistently gaining serious attention among large players and institutions as they launch new products on the blockchain. Solana has shifted into the spotlight once again following the recent move by Meta to launch a stablecoin payment solution on the leading network. Solana Chosen by Meta for […]
Per an official announcement, payment giant VISA expanded its stablecoin settlement services to the Solana blockchain. The program is currently in a pilot and testing phase but looks to improve upon the capabilities of the legacy payment rails. Related Reading: Solana Co-Founder Pushes For SOL Token Redistribution From FTX To Bankrupt Exchange’s Users VISA Doubles […]
The National Bank of Kazakhstan today announced the launch of its tenge-backed stablecoin called Evo (KZTE). The stablecoin is launched in partnership with Mastercard and the leading smart contract platform, Solana (SOL). Kazakhstan Unveils Solana-Powered Evo Stablecoin In an announcement made earlier today, the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan unveiled a pilot project for its […]
A survey conducted by Deloitte in collaboration with PayPal found that over 85% of merchants “are giving high or very high priority to enabling cryptocurrency payments.” In addition, “nearly three-quarters of those surveyed reported plans to accept either cryptocurrency or stablecoin payments within the next 24 months.”
Majority of Merchants Surveyed Plan to Enable Crypto Payments
Financial services firm Deloitte published a report titled “Merchants getting ready for crypto” on Wednesday in collaboration with payments giant....