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Visa partners with Wirex to drive Web3 payment adoption

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 16, 2024

Web3 money app, Wirex has expanded its partnership with Visa in a bid to make digital currency use more seamless.

E.l.f. tests real-world commerce via Roblox virtual kiosk

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 2, 2024

Beauty brand e.l.f. has begun selling physical products on Roblox through a collaboration with Walmart.

Seamless ME 2024: Interview with Farshad Nowshadi | Consultant, Saman Bank

by Mark Dowdall | Jun 19, 2024

Seamless Xtra Editor, Mark Dowdall speaks with Farshad Nowshadi, Consultant to the Board of Directors at Saman Bank at Seamless Middle East 2024.

Seamless ME 2024: Interview with Adam Docrat | Chemist Warehouse UAE

by Mark Dowdall | May 29, 2024

Seamless Xtra Editor, Mark Dowdall speaks with Adam Docrat, Head of IT – GCC at Chemist Warehouse UAE.

5 firms doubling down on Web3 and digital identity in 2024

by Mark Dowdall | May 23, 2024

Given the growing emphasis on decentralized identity solutions and self-sovereign identity models here are five firms doubling down on web3 and digital identity in 2024.

Scienjoy Verse Tech launches digital lifestyle platform in the UAE

by Mark Dowdall | Feb 6, 2024

Scienjoy Verse Tech Ltd has launched a new digital lifestyle platform designed to offer users a range of shopping and entertainment experiences in the UAE and GCC.

Saudi’s first Web3 and blockchain VC fund invests in fintech Takadao

by Mark Dowdall | Jan 24, 2024

Adaverse has invested an undisclosed sum in Saudi Arabia-based fintech Takadao, making it the first venture capital fund in the Kingdom to specialise in Web3 and blockchain early-stage investing.

Alchemy Pay launches fiat-crypto payment services on Bitcoin.com

by Mark Dowdall | Jan 22, 2024

Through Alchemy Pay On-Ramp, partners can enable users to purchase crypto directly with fiat currency via a variety of local and global fiat payment methods.

Mastercard partners Moonpay to add Web3-based experiential marketing

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 26, 2023

Mastercard will soon incorporate additional Web3 technologies into their experiential marketing efforts as part of a deal with payments infrastructure firm, Moonpay.

Circle partners with Grab for Web3 pilot in Singapore

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 15, 2023

Circle Internet Financial (Circle) has partnered with ride-hailing app Grab to pilot Web3 Services in Singapore

MoonPay launches investment arm to drive adoption of Web3

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 30, 2023

MoonPay Ventures division will engage with early-stage companies across the Web3 and fintech ecosystem with plans to offer capital as well as access to resources and expertise.

PayPal launches U.S. dollar stablecoin to expand into crypto payments

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 9, 2023

The company announced that the stablecoin, which is fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. treasuries and similar cash equivalents, is now being rolled out to eligible U.S. PayPal customers.

Magic receives PayPal backing in $52M funding round for web3 services

by Mark Dowdall | Jun 1, 2023

The SDK developer, which helps onboard clients to Web3 said it plans to use the investment to further grow Web3 adoption within the EU and Asia-Pacific region.

Coty partners with Spatial to create campus metaverse environment for workforce

by Mark Dowdall | Apr 27, 2023

City is using Spatial’s 3D technology to build a virtual campus with integrated tools such as text and vocal chat discussions, screen-and-filesharing, and customisable avatars.