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Paypal USD: Boon for Ethereum but not decentralization, says community

Proponents say PayPal’s PYUSD could see Ethereum become the money layer of the internet, while opponents argue that it’ll act like a poorly designed CBDC. Paypal’s new Ethereum-based stablecoin, PYUSD has been seen as bittersweet news for the crypto community . While it could finally see Ethereum find its place in mainstream adoption, it could also spell trouble for de central ization and personal control of assets, warns the community . The new stablecoin, Paypal USD, was launched on Aug. 7 and is issued by Paxos Trust Co. — the firm behind Binance USD (BUSD). It’s built on Ethereum and “designed for digital payments and Web3,” with the firm saying it will soon be available to United States customers. The launch has been seen as a boon for Ethereum adoption. Ethereum bulls Anthony Sassano and Ryan Sean Adams believe the ERC-20 stablecoin will push the blockchain closer towards becoming the money layer of the internet. This is the Ethereum contract address for PayPal's stablecoin....

7 payment gateways for fast online transactions

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Explore seven payment gateways prioritizing speed and efficiency, ensuring fast, seamless online transactions. In today’s fast-paced digital world, speed and convenience are paramount when it comes to online transactions. Whether you run an e-commerce business or simply want to make swift payments online, having a reliable payment gateway that ensures seamless and speedy transactions, including support for cryptocurrencies, is essential. Here are seven payment gateways known for efficiency, fast processing times and crypto support. PayPal PayPal is one of the most widely recognized and trusted payment gateways globally. PayPal offers quick currency exchanges thanks to its simple user interface and worldwide reach. Due to its reliable infrastructure, payments are completed promptly, making it simple for businesses and people to deposit and receive money. PayPal has also dabbled in the cryptocurrency sector. It allows users to buy, sell and hold selected cryptocurrencies within their P...

Blockchain is the answer to Russia's settlement issues, banking exec says

There is no technical reason preventing Russia from creating its own blockchain-based system, blockchain provider Fuse Network's CEO believes. The adoption of Blockchain is the right direction for Russia to solve its current settlement issues , according to an executive at Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank. Blockchain technology has matured over the past few years to offer new capabilities that potentially enable Russia to create more efficient payment systems, Sberbank’s first deputy chairman Alexander Vedyakhin said. On March 14, Vedyakhin took part in the meeting of Russia’s Federation Council on the budget and financial markets committee, highlighting the promising future of Blockchain in Russia, the local news agency Interfax reported. According to Vedyakhin, the distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a great foundation for a new payment system due to its decentralized nature and privacy-enabling features. He stated: “Because it’s a distributed ledger, there is no single point...