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Bitcoin Trades at a Discount on Binance.US: Kaiko; BitGo Cancels Acquisition of Prime Trust
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie gives an update on some of the stories making headlines in the world of crypto. Bitcoin is currently trading at a discount on crypto exchange Binance.US, according to data from Kaiko. Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo terminated its acquisition of rival Prime Trust. And, Mastercard has expanded its Engage program, which links potential card issuers with partners that can provide appropriate technical expertise, to help bring cryptocurrency card programs to market.
Mastercard Focuses Its ‘Engage’ Program on Crypto
The expanded network helps bring new crypto card programs to market and creates crypto-to-fiat conversion capabilities, Mastercard said.
Head of Crypto and Blockchain at Mastercard Discusses View on Crypto
The head of Crypto and Blockchain at Mastercard, Raj Dhamodharan, discusses at Consensus 2023, Mastercard's view on crypto. "What we're really excited about is the underlying potential of the technology," he said.
Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Cross-Border Transfers
The set of verification standards uses technology from CipherTrace, the well-known blockchain analytics platform Mastercard agreed to acquire in late 2021.
Crypto Exchange Binance Is Back in Russia, Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users: Report
Users in Russia report they once again can use locally issued Mastercard and Visa cards to deposit money on the crypto exchange more than a year following a wartime prohibition on such transactions.
Mastercard Drops Free NFTs, Launches Web3 Music Accelerator
The Mastercard Music Pass NFT allows musicians to access its Mastercard Artist Accelerator Program, giving artists tools and resources to bolster their Web3 music careers.
Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso and Mastercard Launch Debit Card in Mexico
Mastercard’s portfolio of crypto partnerships in Latin America also includes Binance, Belo and Buenbit.
Visa's Crypto Strategy Remains Intact Despite Crypto Winter
The U.S. payment giant denies a Reuters report it is looking to slow down partnerships with crypto companies.
Crypto Payments Firm Wirex and Visa Expand Partnership to 40 Countries
The partnership's footprint will now expand to the U.K. and APAC.
Mastercard’s NFT Leader Quits, Mints His Resignation Letter on the Way Out
"I have long been fascinated by the potential of Web3 to change the world for the better and I believe that now more than ever is the right time for me to fully immerse myself in the space," wrote Satvik Sethi.
