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Mercuryo has announced the launch of Passkey, a biometric authentication solution designed to enhance security and simplify fiat-to-crypto transactions, based on information shared with Finbold on June 9.  The new feature eliminates the need for One Time Passcodes (OTP) by allowing users to log in using facial recognition or fingerprint scans. Passkey to roll out across Mercuryo’s 200+ partner network The Passkey feature, compatible with iPhone, Android, and Windows devices, will be deployed across Mercuryo’s network of over 200 partners, including major non-custodial wallets.  “We are delighted to have integrated Passkey, a feature that provides an optimal and intuitive log-in process while also greatly enhancing the protection of users’ data. The introduction of Passkey demonstrates our commitment to continuously evolving our service to deliver an exceptional user experience that will help further mainstream adoption of web3 payments,” said Petr Kozyakov, Co...

Dogecoin (DOGE) is following the market-wide dip. The low prices could prove to be a good entry for many new investors. The original memecoin has fallen 16.3% in the weekly charts and 12.5% in the 14-day charts. Despite the price drop, DOGE has rallied 1.1% in the daily charts, 6% over the previous month, and 20.5% since June 2025. Source: CoinGecko Why Dogecoin Should Be On Your Watch List Source: Watcher.Guru DOGE has garnered quite a fan following in its 11-year history. The original memecoin has even found support from tech billionaire Elon Musk. Musk has publicly stated that Dogecoin (DOGE) is his favorite crypto project. Musk has even enabled DOGE payments for many of his business ventures, such as Tesla and SpaceX merchandise. Musk’s X social media platform is set to launch a chat feature with Bitcoin-style encryption. The product could set the stage for the social media company to enable crypto payments. X is on the verge of launching a new payment feature called X Money. ...

cheqd (cheqd.io) is a privacy-focused payment and credential network that empowers users and organizations to take control of their data. It leverages Decentralized Identity (DID), Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), and Digital or Verifiable Credentials (VCs), to establish Trusted Data markets as a novel industry category. cheqd’s technology is reshaping Trusted Data economies, including reusable KYC in Web3 and preference data markets. cheqd, a startup focused on enhancing user and organizational control over identity data, has introduced Credential Payments, a new feature within its decentralized network and SaaS product, Credential Service. This development enables individuals and organizations to receive compensation for sharing their identity data while preserving their privacy. It also lays the foundation for Trusted Data markets, a nascent industry category. Credential Payments represent a pioneering feature in Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), allowin...