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Tether leads $25M round for crypto payments firm Oobit

Tether led the $25 million Series A round for crypto payments firm Oobit. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko also backed the platform’s investment round. Oobit, a mobile payments firm that allows users to pay with crypto , has raised $25 million in its Series A funding round .  Stablecoin issuer Tether led the crypto platform’s funding round , which also attracted the backing of CMCC Global, 468 Capital and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko. The financing will help Oobit continue its development as it looks to achieve mainstream adoption, Tether noted in a press release. “ Tether’s strategic Investment in Oobit underscores our unwavering dedication to welcoming new users into the crypto currency ecosystem ,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.  He added: “ Our support is founded on a mutual vision to drive the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies on a global scale. Oobit, in our perspective, stands as a ...

Dubai’s BitOasis Partners up With Mastercard

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BitOasis, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has revealed a new partnership with Mastercard. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a joint statement that went live. The firms stated that the customers of BitOasis from the Middle East and North Africa will now be able to buy things online and at stores using the card. The firms also added that the partnership will help customers with dispute resolutions and refunds. It is something that is unavailable with crypto payments currently. “Currently, cryptocurrency payments and cash-outs are considered cumbersome, with the overwhelming majority of merchants not accepting such payments directly.” “The partnership will address these pain points and further drive customer awareness and crypto adoption in the region,” the firms stated . JUST IN: 🇦🇪 Dubai-based exchange BitOasis partners with Mastercard to offer #crypto-linked cards. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) October 25, 2022 ...