In an effort to make cryptocurrencies accessible to everyone, CoinPayments is happy to announce today you can now use your credit or debit cards to purchase crypto. In just a few simple steps, you can purchase one of eight major cryptocurrencies with this new feature, which is only available to all non-U.S. and non-Canadian CoinPayments users*. Our latest feature will enable users to purchase one of the following cryptocurrencies on our platform: Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETC), Tether (USDT), Tron (TRX), Dai (DAI), Basic Attention Coin (BAT), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and…
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ILCoin
ILCoin (ILC): Where Not Only Cryptocurrency is Smart ILC Quick Stats ILCoin integration is now LIVE! Store, send and receive ILCoin payments in your CoinPayments wallet today! We are Introducing ILC Cryptocurrency ILCoin is mined using SHA-256 Proof-of-Work (POW) technology. The ambition of ILCoin is to become the foundation of a new, global digital currency-based economic system. ILCoin entered the market in 2015. Today, this Blockchain Project is more than just crypto: it focuses on solving some of the most pressing problems in the industry, increasing blockchain’s usability, and finding…
Read MoreBinance USD (BUSD)
Binance USD (BUSD): A U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin BUSD Quick Stats CoinPayments is happy to have successfully integrated BUSD cryptocurrency to our growing list of payment solutions. Merchants can now choose to accept BUSD payments for their business. Binance USD (BUSD) is a 1:1 USD-backed stable coin issued by Binance. Launched on 5 Sep 2019, BUSD aims to integrate the stability of the dollar with blockchain technology. This digital fiat currency is issued as an ERC-20 token. Stablecoins have grown exponentially in popularity over the last years. And for a good…
Read MoreCoinPayments Makes Waves in Crypto World As It Unveils Its New Logo
As of late, the world seems to have been flipped on its head. Things are changing rapidly, and it has been hard to keep up. We know. And, the true revolutionaries are those who continuously adapt to these new changes. As the world’s leading cryptocurrency payments processor, CoinPayments has embraced innovation. We see change as a positive and essential aspect of the effort to continue to grow. Otherwise, by staying the same, we risk becoming stagnant. We have lived by that philosophy since our founding in 2013, when we made…
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GUAP Coin (GUAP): Is the cryptocurrency for the culture GUAP Quick Stats What is GUAP Coin? GUAP Coin is a decentralized digital coin founded by people of colour that can be traded between peers instantly. GUAP Coin is fast, secure, and highly scalable. Guap Coin is for everybody but our primary mission is to uplift those economic communities that have been left out of the cryptocurrency revolution. GUAP is a next-level initiative that infuses the “Buy Black” movement with blockchain technology to incentivize the black community to invest in itself.…
Read MoreConvert Cryptocurrency for Gift Cards Easily with CoinPayments
The CoinPayments platform allows you to purchase gift cards with crypto. It is an easy way to start spending your cryptocurrency at over 190 different U.S. retailers and over 70 retailers in the U.K. Powered by the Swych platform, CoinPayments lets you purchase gift cards with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, BNB, Qtum, DAI, or USDT Tether. How to Purchase Gift Cards with Crypto Watch our tutorial video or just follow the simple steps below to get your gift cards: Login to your CoinPayments account. If you don’t have an account, you can…
Read MoreJoin the 2020 World Rainforest Day Movement with CoinPayments
World Rainforest Day 2020 is just around the corner, a day dedicated to putting the spotlight on a major environmental issue that is affecting us all. The Amazon rainforest alone circulates about 20% of the world’s oxygen and remains a crucial ecosystem for our species, and yet these tropical woods continue to be deforested at an accelerating rate. What’s more, almost 15% of global carbon emissions annually are due to clearing of rainforests for animal agriculture, illegal logging, mining, oil drilling and forest fires. PROTECT OUR RAINFORESTS That is why…
Read MoreCoinPayments Partners with the Emerging Payments Association, Aims to Drive Cryptocurrency Payments Adoption
CoinPayments, the world’s leading cryptocurrency payments processor, today announced its newly formed partnership with the Emerging Payments Association (EPA), a global organization focused on connecting the payments ecosystem and encouraging innovation across the industry. As part of the EPA’s diverse membership base, CoinPayments will work with the organization to drive further adoption of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment globally. “CoinPayments’ decision to join the EPA is a signal to the payments industry: cryptocurrencies are going mainstream,” said EPA Executive Chairman David Hunter. “We can’t wait to work closely with…
Read MoreMajor Win for CoinPayments as HODLTech Secures Canadian FMSB Status
CoinPayments released news this week, announcing a longer term partnership with leading digital wallet infrastructure supplier and custodianship services HODLTech. Working with CoinPayments since 2018, Estonia-based HODLTech also announced this week its approved registration as a Foreign Canadian Money Services Business (FMSB). What Does the News Mean for Our Users? Due to the new regulatory status, HODLTech is now more attractive to new partnerships, in particular for crypto-to-fiat settlement services. In other words, more liquidity options for users when it comes to crypto payments. Users and merchants can also rest…
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