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Mobile Payments
Bitcoin and Stablecoins Will Bring Crypto Mass Adoption to Africa, Experts Say
The sentiment permeated talks and fireside chats at the 2023 Blockchain Africa Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mobile-First Blockchain Celo Launches Stablecoin Tied to Brazilian Real
As of Thursday, three Brazilian crypto exchanges will list the cREAL.

Philippines Leading Mobile Wallet Explores Possible Crypto Offering
GCash would join such other major payment firms as PayPal and Square in addressing growing demand for cryptocurrency services.

The Bahamas Edges Closer to Hurricane-Proof Digital Currency
The Bahamas is betting its mobile phone-based digital currency could be the key to faster post-disaster economic recovery.

LG's Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers
South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.

Softbank Completes Blockchain Test for Cross-Carrier Mobile Payments
Japanese telecoms giant Softbank Corp. has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept that allows P2P mobile payments across different carriers.

Intuit Scores Patent for Processing Bitcoin Payments With Text Messages
California-based business and financial software company Intuit has been awarded a patent for processing bitcoin payments via text message.

Bitcoin Powers New Worldwide Cellphone Top-Up Service
Mobile payments pioneer mHITs has created a bitcoin platform it claims is the "easiest way" to send phone credit across borders.

Circle Brings NFC to Android App for Touchless Payments
Circle has integrated near-field communication to provide its Android users the option for quick, contactless mobile payments.

What Bitcoin Can Learn From Mobile Money's Journey
Many of the greatest challenges faced by bitcoin today mirror those of its predecessor – mobile money.
