Calypso Group

03/21/2023

We have launched Calypso Pay 2.0 along with our own blockchain.

Calypso Pay is a high-volume crypto processing platform that lets merchants receive payments in crypto from their clients and pay their partners and workers almost instantly with minimal commissions.

We've updated our product to make payment processing more comfortable and efficient for you:

✔ Decreased transaction fees by up to 20%
✔ Increased the speed x2
✔ Top up and withdraw with no limits

And much more!

Check out a full list of improvements right here and feel free to try the updated Calypso Pay!

https://www.calypso.finance/get-offer
https://www.calypso.finance/get-offer
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03/01/2023

🧩 When we say we have solutions, we mean we have solutions.

Have you ever had problems with fiat payment?

For example: your customers fail to proceed payment via credit card or bank transfer.

Why this can happen: Banks have a strict policy for transaction. They can impose sanctions, freeze payments.
Card providers can fail as well.

Solution: the less mediators you face, the more money and time you save.

☑️Very easy integration. It takes 1-3 business days to collect, submit, sign docs and get merchant account. Absolutely Free.

☑️Any payment scenario. Choose whether you want to collect billing information from your customers or you want just 2 -click flow without any forms to fill in.

☑️NDA. We care about your and your customers privacy. Calypso Pay complies with crypto laws and regulations so you do not need to think about this aspect anymore.

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02/22/2023

Here are a few noteworthy events that have been making headlines recently.

◾️ The value of dormant Bitcoin has reached an all-time high of almost $370 billion. Dormant Bitcoin is the term used for Bitcoin that has not been moved or spent for a long time. The increasing worth of dormant Bitcoin indicates the growing popularity of Bitcoin as a store of value.
Decrypt Media

https://decrypt.co/121860/dormant-bitcoin-370-billion-all-time-high

◾️ Deutsche Bank has finalized a trial of a tokenized investment platform. It is designed to offer institutional investors access to a range of tokenized assets, such as real estate, private equity, and venture capital investments.
Cointelegraph

https://cointelegraph.com/news/deutsche-bank-completes-trial-of-tokenized-investment-platform

◾️ The Hong Kong government has allocated $6,4M in its annual budget to support the development of Web3 and blockchain technology. The funding will be used to promote research and arrange workshops in the areas of digital identity, decentralized finance, and other Web3 applications.
CoinDesk

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/22/hong-kong-backs-web3-with-64m-in-annual-budget/

02/21/2023

How does the UK regulate crypto?

For a long time, the British government had a mixed attitude toward cryptocurrencies.

On one hand, it recognizes the potential advantages of digital currencies and blockchain technology. On the other hand, it also acknowledges the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, such as their association with illegal activities and their volatile price fluctuations.

👉 As a result, the UK government works towards regulating the cryptocurrency industry to balance these risks and benefits.

Read this quick overview on the crypto regulation in the UK, also mentioning the research of the world's most "crypto-ready" cities by Recap.

https://bit.ly/3EoAzCj

Trends and overview of the Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Regulation in England.

02/15/2023

Once again we serve you with a weekly summary of the most significant happenings in the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors, offering a comprehensive overview of the most noteworthy news.

◾️ The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has received a donation of NFTs that includes a CryptoPunk and a collection of "art blocks." The donation was made by an anonymous contributor who hopes that it will help LACMA explore the potential of blockchain and digital art. The museum has yet to determine how it will display or use the NFTs, but it is a significant step in recognizing the importance of digital art and blockchain technology in the art world.
Decrypt Media

https://decrypt.co/121238/lacma-art-museum-nft-donation-cryptopunk-art-blocks

◾️ Brazil's largest bank, Banco do Brasil (BB), has announced that it will allow tax payments to be made with cryptocurrency. This move will provide greater convenience for taxpayers and encourage the use of digital assets in the country. The bank has partnered with a cryptocurrency exchange to facilitate the transactions, which will allow taxpayers to pay using Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other supported cryptocurrencies.
CoinDesk

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/13/brazils-largest-public-bank-enables-tax-payments-to-be-made-with-crypto/

◾️ Siemens has issued a €60 million digital bond using a public blockchain. The bond was issued on the Ethereum blockchain and settles automatically, without the need for a third-party intermediary. The move highlights Siemens' efforts to explore the potential of blockchain technology in the capital markets.
Cointelegraph

https://cointelegraph.com/news/siemens-issues-60m-digital-bond-on-a-public-blockchain

02/14/2023

Every subscription business knows that the key to success is maximizing profits and keeping up with the competition.

For those who picked a Subscription Business model -- we gathered some market trends for 2023 to help you to take the leading position!

https://bit.ly/40SEdxX

Subscription business models are growing rapidly and require modern payment solutions to become even more innovative. Let’s take a look at some insights for Subscription businesses in 2023.

02/09/2023

How to position your subscription business as an innovative and forward-thinking one?

We all know that subscription boosts retention. Thus, a subscription form on your site will allow your business to seamlessly accept crypto payments in all popular tokens.

The recurrent payments in crypto add flexibility and increase revenue. It is possible due to the retention provided with the subscription model.

Currently, we allow merchants and their clients to use recurrent payments functionality for popular tokens of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon blockchains) tokens.

◼️ Customize your clients' subscription: change duration, frequency, and free period options
◼️ Monitor your client payments
◼️ Receive funds directly to the merchant’s wallet address

Start accepting cryptocurrency for your subscriptions with Calypso Pay!

👉 Fast and easy integration:
https://bit.ly/3RIu6HS

02/08/2023

Welcome to the crypto news digest! We are glad you joined us for another week of the best and worst in crypto.

◾️ 2022 was the biggest year ever for cryptocurrency hacking, with a record-breaking $3.8 billion stolen. The number of hacks increased significantly, with high-profile exchanges and DeFi platforms being targeted. The use of decentralized exchanges has also made it easier for hackers to launder stolen funds. Chainalysis recommends increased security measures, such as using hardware wallets and enabling two-factor authentication, to protect against crypto hacks.

https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2022-biggest-year-ever-for-crypto-hacking/

◼️ The President of Kazakhstan has signed new legislation that limits the energy usage of cryptocurrency mining operations in the country. This law aims to reduce the energy consumption of crypto mining, which has become a significant burden on the country's energy resources. The law also highlights the need for mining pools approved by the government.
CoinDesk

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/07/kazakhstans-president-signs-legislation-to-limit-energy-usage-of-crypto-mining/

◾️ China is reportedly giving out millions of its digital yuan currency in a bid to increase adoption. The government conducts trials in several cities and offers digital currency to citizens as part of lottery-style events and shopping festivals. The trials are intended to promote the use of the central bank digital currency issued by the People's Bank of China, known as the digital yuan.
Cointelegraph

https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-doles-out-millions-in-digital-yuan-in-bid-to-boost-adoption-report

02/06/2023

Calypso Pay, crypto payment processor for merchants, has been updated lately to widen its functions:

🔹 Embedded Payment Form — display the payment QR code right in your web interface;

🔹 Top-Up report — information about received transactions for all the wallets on your account, centralized and well-ordered;

◾ Extended validation of the address’ blockchain;

◾ Updated and nicely looking Calypso Pay Documentation;

Read the latest Release Notes for more details on the updates and integration process:
https://www.calypso.finance/blog/release-notes-03-02-2023

In this release, the Calypso Pay team has implemented a new way to receive funds and added more reporting options.

02/03/2023

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Visit our stand at the world’s leading gaming exhibition ICE365 in London next week!

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02/02/2023

💰 Storing crypto assets safely in 2023: what you need to know.

With the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, it’s important to educate yourself on how best to secure your coins. A video by Cointelegraph where James Check, a lead on-chain analyst at Glassnode elaborates on possible ways for various approaches is a great help.

A lot of people have lost a lot of money because they didn't take the time to make sure their coins were being held in a safe place. If you want to protect yourself, then you need to take steps to ensure that your funds are not at risk. Here are a few important conclusions based on the mentioned video.

James Check pointed out that although collaborative custody seems to be easier to use, it is vulnerable to hackers or other security issues. Your crypto is your most valuable asset. With this in mind, the analyst believes that there is no “solution” to custody. Instead, he says there are only compromises to be made. And keeping a wallet’s 12-word seed phrase safe is a responsibility to take. So as a user, you should be able to control your own funds at all times.

The more you have, the more important it is that you learn how to best protect it. It’s not just a question of safety, but also one of peace of mind — you can never have too much control over your own assets. For example, the time it would take for someone with $10,000 in their wallet to learn how to properly store their private keys is not as significant as the time it would take someone with $1 million. Larger holdings require more security and thus more complex solutions when it comes to storage.

If you’re planning on storing large amounts of cryptocurrency in cold storage (offline), then consider investing in a hardware wallet. These wallets make it much harder for hackers to gain access to your funds because they store private keys on a physical device that never connects directly to the internet and therefore cannot be hacked remotely.

James Check, lead on-chain analyst at Glassnode, breaks down the best crypto custody solutions for 2023 and explains why taking responsibility for private ke...

02/01/2023

It is easy to miss out on important news in a world where information overwhelms you every day. Don’t worry — we got you covered. Here are the major updates from the crypto and blockchain industries.

◾️ People pay a lot of attention to the recent Indian national budget for 2023 and why it did not include any significant new regulations for cryptocurrency. Seems like the Indian government is holding off on implementing stricter cryptocurrency regulations and may be waiting for more clarity from other countries and international organizations before making any changes.
Cointelegraph

https://cointelegraph.com/news/here-s-why-india-held-on-to-older-crypto-reforms-in-national-budget-2023

◾️ Toyota sponsors a hackathon organized by A-Star Networks to experiment with blockchain use cases. The hackathon will focus on finding solutions for various challenges in the automotive industry. This move by Toyota shows the company's interest in exploring the potential of blockchain technology and how it can be used for their business operations.
CoinDesk

https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/01/31/toyota-to-experiment-with-blockchain-use-cases-by-sponsoring-astar-networks-hackathon/

◾️ ConsenSys has launched MetaMask Learn, a new initiative aimed at democratizing Web3. The goal of MetaMask Learn is to provide educational resources and tools for developers and users to learn about decentralized technology. This step by ConsenSys is another stage towards making it easier for people to access and understand Web3 technology, helping to drive its adoption and growth. MetaMask Learn is free and available in 10 languages.

https://learn.metamask.io/overview