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El Salvador amends bitcoin law following IMF loan deal 

The government secured a $1.4bn loan from the IMF, prompting a cautious approach to Bitcoin after the lender’s recommendation. 

Payouts network Runa expands into Indian market 

The company offers businesses with a streamlined solution for consumer disbursements, including rewards and incentives.  

UK paytech Sokin rakes in $15m from BlackRock  

The latest funding is said to help Sokin boost its market share, develop new products, and scale its team.  

Mastercard reports 22% increase in net income for Q4 2024  

Net revenue grew 16% on a currency-neutral basis, reaching $7.5bn in Q4 2024. 

Cedar Money secures $9.9m in seed funding 

Led by QED Investors, the round saw participation from North Island Ventures, Wischoff Ventures, Lattice, and Stellar.  

AstroPay gets Payment Institution licence in Brazil 

AstroPay has also expanded its team in Brazil and adjusted its services to address the needs of local users and expat community 

Kraken launches Kraken Pay for instant crypto payments

The service enables users to pay for transactions, allowing cross-border and multi-currency payments.  

Visa expands tie-up with ServiceNow for dispute management  

Both companies have partnered with Skyflow to address PCI compliance.  

India’s MobiKwik and Cred launch e-Rupee wallets 

The product was developed in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Yes Bank, which will act as the sponsor bank for CBDC issuance. 

Crypto exchange Binance faces money laundering probe in France

The scope of the probe extends to offences purportedly committed within France and throughout the EU.