Payments Network

The Solana conference's closing gala in Lisbon's main square. (Zack Seward/CoinDesk archives)
Solana Pay Adds Customized Transaction Requests for Merchants
Pay previously allowed only one-way transfers of Solana-supported assets between users.
The Solana conference's closing gala in Lisbon's main square. (Zack Seward/CoinDesk archives)

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Gucci to Accept Crypto in Some US Retail Stores: Report
The Italian luxury brand plans to expand the payment mechanism across North America.
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Bored & Hungry in Crypto: Why This Burger Joint Wants to Use ApeCoin
The owner of the first Bored Ape-themed restaurant explains himself.
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Crypto News Roundup for May 3, 2022
With bitcoin showing signs of fear of a deeper price drop, plus a look at why crypto could become a force in retail payments, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest...
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Crypto News Roundup for May 2, 2022
With bitcoin losing key support as Ethereum transaction costs skyrocket, plus a look at why competitive crypto payments are more important than you’d think, CoinDesk’s Markets...
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First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Distaste for Retail Crypto Spooks Institutional Money
Three Arrows Capital's decision last week to move its headquarters to Dubai reflects growing concerns about the city-state's increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto; bitcoin...
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Crypto News Roundup for April 29, 2022
With bitcoin eyeing a monthly loss as the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates by 50 basis points next week and a look at why crypto payments haven’t taken off, CoinDesk’s...
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How Crypto Could Spearhead Retail Payments in 2022
Reduced fees, faster transactions and greater consumer choice mean retailers might, in time, prefer crypto payments. This article is part of CoinDesk's "Payments Week."
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How Western Sanctions on Russia Could Make Crypto an International Reserve Currency
If oil and gas are one day denominated in cryptocurrency, we’re likely to see other industries start pegging their goods and services to crypto.
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Crypto News Roundup for April 27, 2022
With crypto markets continuing to decline as investors go risk-off plus some reasons why crypto payments haven’t taken off, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest ne...
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