Performing in the U.S. for international artists just got a lot more complicated. On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services instituted a 250% visa fee increase for global musicians hoping to tour in the U.S. Artists, advocacy groups and immigration lawyers are concerned it could have devastating …
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Critics argue that El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment was premature, highlighting the country’s struggles in achieving the ‘Bitcoinization’ of its economy. El Salvador’s foray into the crypto market has been nothing short of controversial, marked by a $117.5 million Bitcoin (BTC) investment that recently pitched on the edge of profitability. President …
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Entry into Israel is a structured process that entails a range of visa options, and it’s mandatory to adhere to the specified requirements. A vital component among these options is the A-5 temporary residence visa. This visa is central to bestowing temporary residents with a legal standing in Israel. How …
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In the realm of traveling and extended stays, securing the right insurance coverage remains paramount. Specifically, when it comes to super visa insurance, staying updated with the latest developments in monthly plans and payments is crucial. Let’s delve into the essence of super visa insurance, the significance of staying informed, …
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The launch of the global AI advisory services comes after Visa recently made a significant investment in the field of AI. Global payments giant Visa Inc (NYSE: V) has introduced its new global artificial intelligence (AI) advisory service to assist clients in harnessing the power of AI solutions for their …
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The test focused on business-to-business settlements using banks to carry out activties like payment settlements for goods and services, payments to and from institutions and merchants. On November 1, Visa Inc (NYSE: V) announced completing a trial program with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to test a central bank …
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In a deep dive into the Solana blockchain network, Visa elucidated its reasons for selecting Solana as a part of its stablecoin settlement pilot today. As Bitcoinist reported, Visa announced last week that they are expanding their stablecoin pilot to Solana. The global payments behemoth’s decision comes on the heels …
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Dubai, a dazzling jewel in the United Arab Emirates, attracts travellers from around the world with its modernity, luxury, and vibrant culture. If you’re planning a visit to Dubai, one of the first steps is obtaining a Dubai visa. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the Dubai visa application …
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Visa will now use payment processors to facilitate cross border transactions via the USDC stablecoin on Solana Pay. Solana’s SOL token rose on Tuesday following news that Visa will begin expanding its stablecoin services, via USDC, to the Solana blockchain, in collaboration with payment solutions providers Worldpay and Nuvei. The …
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Global payments processor Visa has rolled out support for USD Coin (USDC) payments settled on the Solana blockchain as its stablecoin offering begins to expand. Visa revealed that it is carrying out live and completed pilots with issuers and acquirers, moving millions of USDC tokens between partners across the Etheruem …
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Visa’s solution revolves around Ethereum’s ERC-4337 account abstraction standard and the utilization of a “paymaster” smart contract feature which allows off-chain settlements of gas fees. On Thursday, August 10, payments giant Visa Inc made an important announcement allowing users to pay the on-chain Ethereum gas fees directly in fiat currencies, …
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Lama joins Gate.io, Crypto.com, and Bybit amongst other crypto trading platforms in offering crypto debit cards to customers. Crypto exchange Lama has launched its own branded cards from Visa Inc (NYSE: V). According to a press release shared with Coinspeaker, these cards can enable quick conversion of cryptocurrencies to fiat …
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