Last Week in Crypto: Highlights in the World of Cryptocurrencies
| CRYPTO | INITIAL | % CHANGE | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $58,389.35 | -8.96% | $53,157.33 |
| ETH | $2,520.85 | -12.71% | $2,200.43 |
| BNB | $519.17 | -7.87% | $478.33 |
| SOL | $131.92 | -6.34% | $123.55 |
| XRP | $0.5549 | -7.50% | $0.51 |
| TON | $5.1935 | -10.87% | $4.63 |
| DOGE | $0.0973 | -7.36% | $0.09 |
| ADA | $0.3327 | -7.18% | $0.31 |
| AVAX | $22.12 | -6.28% | $20.73 |
Travala Partners with Skyscanner to Boost Crypto Travel Options
Travala, a crypto-centric travel platform, has teamed up with Skyscanner, marking the first integration of a crypto-native app with the global travel marketplace. This partnership aims to enhance travel planning by offering diverse payment options, including cryptocurrencies, catering to travelers who prefer alternative payment methods. According to Sanja Vukik of Skyscanner, this move will make travel more accessible and flexible for the growing crypto-savvy traveler base.
Mastercard Launches Euro Crypto Debit Card
Mastercard’s new euro debit card allows users to spend cryptocurrencies directly from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants worldwide. In partnership with Mercuryo, this card eliminates the need to transfer funds to an exchange, bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance.
Japan’s Megabanks to Test Stablecoins for Faster Global Transfers
Japan’s top three megabanks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—are launching “Project Pax,” a pilot to speed up international transfers using stablecoins from Progmat. Partnering with blockchain firms Datachain and TOKI, the project will test cross-chain technology and integrate SWIFT’s API with blockchain for quicker, cost-effective transactions while addressing compliance issues.
Kamala Harris Turns to Crypto for 2024 Campaign Funds
In a surprising twist, VP Kamala Harris is now accepting cryptocurrency donations for her 2024 presidential bid. Announced by Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas at Citi’s 2024 Global TMT Conference, Harris’s super PAC, Future Forward, has teamed up with Coinbase Commerce to enable contributions in Bitcoin and Ethereum. This marks a notable shift for Harris and the traditionally cautious Democratic Party towards digital currencies.
Crypto All-Stars (STARS) Surges Past $1M in Presale with New Staking Feature
Crypto All-Stars (STARS) has exceeded $1 million in its presale phase, fueled by growing investor interest. The token, currently priced at $0.0014248, offers flexible purchasing options including ETH, USDT, BNB, and credit cards. With its new “MemeVault” staking feature and the promise of a rising price throughout the presale, STARS is gearing up to potentially be the next big meme coin launch before hitting decentralized exchanges later this year
Sources
https://cointelegraph.com/news/travala-skyscanner-crypto-travel-integration
