Fiat

MetaMask and Ramp Network now allow users to convert Ethereum from Layer 2 networks directly to fiat, cutting mainnet fees and delays. This simplifies Web3 access and bridges it with traditional finance.

Coinbase has integrated Apple Pay, simplifying fiat-to-crypto transactions and improving user experience. The partnership removes previous transaction challenges and is live for all users, requiring no extra effort from app developers. Could this mark a significant shift in the payments landscape?

Koji Higashi, a leading figure in Japan’s crypto space, claims the yen relies on citizens as "hostages" to economic policy, contrasting it with Bitcoin's lack of traditional backing. His comments fuel debate on financial sovereignty and the politics of currency systems.

At this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival, Coinlive explores ZKPAY, an innovative payment method by PlatON, an open financial infrastructure led by the LatticeX Foundation. Using ZKP technology, it enables transactions independent of traditional banking systems and Visa's authentication, enhancing security, privacy, and transaction efficiency.

Denmark will tax unrealised crypto gains from January 2026, covering holdings since Bitcoin's 2009 launch. While aligning with traditional asset taxes, it sparks debate: prudent regulation or risky precedent?

Stripe's Pay with Crypto is the first to use Paxos' new stablecoin payments platform, enabling instant conversions between various stablecoins. Will this launch boost stablecoin adoption in the payments industry?

Judge John Dorsey has approved FTX's bankruptcy plan, with $16.5 billion in recovered assets set to be paid to creditors in cash, plus interest, within 60 days. However client reactions have been mixed.

Bank of America recently faced a nationwide outage, leaving users unable to access their accounts and discovering a $0 balance. Customers were alarmed by the absence of their funds while their outstanding debts remained visible. Fears among users regarding the potential loss of their assets runs rampant.

In 2024, cash remains the top choice for illegal activities, far exceeding cryptocurrency use. Crypto ISAC points out that blockchain makes crypto easier to trace, while cash is untraceable. Does this shift toward fiat signal progress or new challenges?

China announced a "policy bazooka" on Tuesday, introducing measures to boost its economy, including cuts to mortgage rates, the reserve requirement ratio, and new stock market support tools. The key question: will this stimulus boost crypto or push interest towards cheaper fiat currencies?