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The latest Metal Pay news and announcements.
Purchase Limit Increases, $MTL Tiers & Fee Updates
At Metal Pay our goal is to make cryptocurrency more accessible than ever, build great products, and of course, operate as a profitable business. A big part of how we do this is through listening to our community, taking their feedback, and working to integrate some...
Introducing Metal Blockchain
A New Generation of Blockchains Introducing Metal Blockchain ($METAL): A trust-less, scalable layer zero (L0) blockchain that solves the problem of centralized bridge hacks, cross chain compatibility, energy efficient scaling and interoperability....
What we’ve been building at Metal Pay
From new hires, to new coins, to new countries, to new features, we’ve been hard at work making Metal Pay better for you.
The new Metal Pay Credit Card – Crypto Cash Back
Hey there, Metal Family! We’re launching a Metal Pay Credit Card that gives you crypto cash back for everyday purchases, and we want you to be among the first to get it! Join our waitlist now to get to the front of the line for the new Metal Pay Credit Card - coming...
Metal Pay launches in Europe
Welcome to the Metal Family, Europe! Your gateway to the world of cryptocurrency is ready for you.
Juno Lee joins Metallicus as Chief Information Security Officer
Juno Lee’s impressive background and unparalleled experience will help better secure our ecosystem against current and emerging cyber threats.
Metal Pay partners with EvoShare for crypto cash-back!
Metal Pay users can now enjoy cash-back in crypto when you shop online at thousands of retail outlets thanks to our strategic partnership with EvoShare! EvoShare is a crypto cash-back platform that rewards you for what you already do. By creating an EvoShare account,...
Use Metal Pay to make Tax Season easier!
Metal Pay makes tax season easier with free cryptocurrency tax computations and the ability to receive tax returns directly in your Cash wallet.
Metal’s Statement on the Executive Order on the Responsible Development of Digital Assets
Metal’s CEO, Marshall Hayner, shares his thoughts regarding the recent Executive Order on Digital Assets.
Celebrating Women’s History Month at Metal / Proton
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, with an exclusive conversation with Jelena McWilliams, former chairman of the FDIC, an NFT giveaway, and more! It all kicks off with a sit-down with Jelena McWilliams to discuss what it has been...
Metal Pay is coming to Alabama!
Our team has been hard at work knocking down barriers for people across the United States, and we’re excited to bring a new state into the Metal Pay family: Alabama! Each state in the union has specific financial regulations that dictate who can offer services to...
Now available on Metal Pay: Telcoin (TEL)
Telcoin (TEL) is now available on Metal Pay, bringing another growing cryptocurrency project to our easy-to-use crypto Marketplace!
Metal Pay is coming to South Dakota!
Each state in the union has its own set of regulatory hurdles that must be cleared before a financial company can begin offering services to its residents. Our team has been working hard to prove that we are completely compliant with current financial regulations, and...
New on Metal Pay: Recurring Buys!
You asked, and we built it: recurring buys are now available on Metal Pay! Recurring buys means more than just an easier way to stack crypto: it unlocks an entirely new investment strategy for Metal Pay users interested in growing their cryptocurrency holdings. Why...
Increase for Metal Pay transaction limits
The transaction limits on Metal Pay have been drastically increased, reaching the millions of dollars and even higher for our users!
Metaverse week at Metal
Metaverse week saw the addition of 5 new cryptocurrencies to the Metal Pay Marketplace, all of which play a part in the broader metaverse.
Metal Pay & Proton users now get free cryptocurrency tax computations through our new partnership with the TaxBit Network
Nobody likes thinking about taxes, but it’s something that you have to keep an eye on as the regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrency continues to shift. In an effort to continually support our users and make life easier for them, we have partnered with...
New coins added to Metal Pay: FIL, THETA, FTM, AAVE, & CRV
We’ve added more tokens to the Metal Pay Marketplace, creating more ways for you to buy and sell crypto for 1% fees or less!
New coins added to Metal Pay: ALGO, MATIC, AXS, & ICP
The latest additions to the Metal Pay Marketplace brings some of the hottest projects of 2021 to our low-fee, easy-to-use crypto marketplace.
New coins added to Metal Pay: KDA, LUNA, AVAX, & UNI
The affordable and easy-to-use Metal Pay Marketplace continues to grow with the addition of KDA, LUNA, AVAX, and UNI!
New coins added to Metal Pay: ADA, SOL, DOT, & SHIB
The affordable and easy-to-use Metal Pay Marketplace continues to grow with the addition of ADA, SOL, DOT, and SHIB!
Money20/20 Recap – big ideas, new partnerships, and more
The finance world discovered the magic of Metal and Proton at Money20/20, resulting in more partnerships and features than ever before.
Metal Pay chooses Incode as our new identity verification provider
When it comes to identity verification and the protection of user information, few names are more trusted in this industry than Incode.
Metal Pay is coming to North Carolina!
The Metal Pay family is cleared to grow across the state of North Carolina, from Kitty Hawk to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Metal Pay partners with Railsbank to launch our services in Europe
This partnership will open up a pathway for us to enter other exciting markets in the future, including Australia and Asia.
Metal goes to Money20/20 Europe, launches the European Waitlist
The day has finally arrived: Metal Pay is coming to Europe!
Sunsetting PoPP and Shifting MTL towards DeFi
As the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to evolve as a whole, so too does our vision for Metal. With the massive shift towards DeFi continuing, Metal is prepared for fundamental new changes. Our unique rewards program for Metal Pay, Proof of Processed Payment...
Metal Pay is coming to Georgia!
With the Peach State becoming available for Metal Pay, more people than ever can buy and sell cryptocurrency for 1% fees or less.
Metal Employee Spotlight – Logan Smith and John Pichay
Meet two of the employees that are helping Metal solve problems, execute ideas, and build our vision.
Change in custody providers for Metal Pay
We are in the final stages of migrating all users to a new custody provider, which will impact deposit addresses on Metal Pay.
Metal (MTL) is now available on KuCoin
Metal (MTL) is now available on an exchange with billions of dollars in 24 hour trading volume.
Metal (MTL) is now listed on Liquid
Metal (MTL) is now available on one of the top 25 cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide.
Now available on Metal Pay: Casper (CSPR)
Metal Pay users now have a fully compliant way to buy, sell, and trade CSPR.
Metallicus CFO Irina Berkon speaks at AIBC Dubai, outlines our work with the US Government
Our work to improve cryptocurrency regulations and bring financial freedom to more people is catching the attention of the right audiences.
Metal Pay is coming to Washington!
Our team has been hard at work for a long time proving that we’re up to the task, and the regulators in Washington now agree!
How to spot cryptocurrency scams
In cryptocurrency, scams look more like phishing attempts, fake airdrops, people after your private keys, social engineering, and impersonators.
Improving Representation for Women in the Cryptocurrency Industry
There is a paradox throughout the cryptocurrency industry: although women account for the majority of the daily economic activity in America, they are still underrepresented in cryptocurrency as a whole. While this is changing, it’s not changing fast enough. Think of...
Banking the Unbanked – Why we’re creating First Blockchain Bank
We created First Blockchain Bank and Trust to give everyone in America a way to be included in this growing decentralized economy.
Metal Employee Spotlight – Mike Fong and Maria Cho
Everything that we’re doing here at Metal is only possible with the excellent team we’ve built over the last few years. From designing Metal Pay to be the easiest way to buy and use cryptocurrency, to building the Proton blockchain to power the next generation of DeFi...
Our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy has been updated!
As a technology company nestled in the money services industry, Metal Pay takes privacy and security very seriously as provided herein. To demonstrate our commitment to privacy and security, we have developed this Privacy Policy to explain how we or a partner may...
First Blockchain Bank and Trust, The First Federal Full Bank Charter Integrating Blockchain Technology
We are very excited to announce this week that Metal has submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a full-service national bank charter while seeking deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)...
Metal adds Irina Berkon to our Board of Directors
METALLICUS Inc. Announces Irina Berkon as New Board Member San Francisco, Jan. 28, 2021 / Metal Metallicus Inc., the holding company to Metal Pay and Proton, is proud to announce Irina Berkon as the newest member of Metallicus’ Board of Directors, effective January...
SEC sues Ripple – XRP trading halted, and our response
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Ripple has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency industry. The accusations against Ripple are serious and the potential consequences significant. As a result, a number of exchanges have halted the...
Metal 2020 – Year in Review
The past year has been a shock for billions of people around the world. It seemed like no other year in recent memory had such a mix of good news and bad news, hardship and excitement, opportunities and closed doors. 2020 has been hard, but it has also been an...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Talking Crypto over the Holidays
This holiday season, we know it will be a little awkward navigating conversations with your family whenever cryptocurrency comes up. After all, these are the people who probably rolled their eyes at you whenever you talked about “going to the Moon” all of those years...
Marshall’s AMA with WazirX – MTL, Proton, and more!
Our CEO, Marshall Hayner, recently sat down with the team from WazirX to celebrate them listing our first cryptocurrency, Metal (MTL), on their exchange! WazirX is one of the largest and most trusted exchanges in India; adding MTL to this exchange gives over a billion...
Metal Pay 2.7.0 for iOS is now available!
The 2.7.0 version of Metal Pay for iOS is now available – bringing new looks, new feels, and new experiences to our revolutionary crypto payments app.
Metal Heads-up – November 2020
It’s pretty ironic that just as the seasons change and winter inches closer, the cryptocurrency winter is beginning to fade. The price of Bitcoin is climbing, altcoins are following close behind, and whispers about cryptocurrency are spreading throughout the media. It...
Bitcoin Basics – Your Questions, Answered in Simple Language
There’s a lot of excitement around Bitcoin, and there’s just as many questions. Whether you’re hearing about Bitcoin for the first time, wanting to brush up on the basics, or trying to introduce a friend to cryptocurrency, we hope this guide is a helpful resource for...
Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork – What it means for you
The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain has completed an upgrade that has resulted in what is known as a “hard fork,” which creates two separate cryptocurrencies. For individuals who own BCH, this has implications that you should be aware of. In this article, we’ll give you...
Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) – Consensus Without the Blockchain
While much is written about blockchain ecosystems and how they can be used to achieve consensus across a variety of sources, alternatives to blockchain technology aren’t as widely known. One project seeking to redefine how consensus is achieved is Hedera; using their...
Metal Pay 2.6 is now available
Our team has been hard at work finding ways to make Metal Pay better, faster, and safer than ever before - which is why we’ve released version 2.6.0 for iOS! With this update, Metal Pay continues its trajectory of redefining how integrated cryptocurrency and personal...
Metal Pay Goes to Canada
We are thrilled to announce that Metal Pay has gained a Money Services Business (MSB) license for Canada! This means that Canadian citizens will soon have access to peer-to-peer payments and other Metal Pay services that US users have come to know and love, including...
Metal Heads-up – October 2020
Can you feel it? Just as the weather is starting to cool off, the cryptocurrency industry is heating up with a whirlwind of updates and news stories. Big players are fully embracing cryptocurrency, skeptics are finally joining the winning team, and the IRS is making...
Zcash Fireside Chat Recap
Recently, Metal CEO Marshall Hayner sat down with Bradley Miller from Zcash to discuss both projects, their vision for cryptocurrency, and so much more. This came at a pivotal moment for both companies; Zcash is preparing for its first network halving, scheduled for...
Stablecoins Explained
Most people who invest in cryptocurrency want to have a way to move money from one coin to the next, or to pull their investment out of a coin and place it somewhere safe. Converting from cash to crypto and back multiple times can cost you quite a bit in fees - so...
Understanding Chainlink (LINK)
In basic terms, Chainlink is a decentralized network that can communicate directly with smart contracts, providing them with real-time data and automating how contracts are carried out. LINK is the cryptocurrency used in the Chainlink system and fuels this network of...
MTL is now live on mainnet!
We’re proud of our MTL token and the way that it has been used for Pop rewards, activating lower fees for buying and selling cryptocurrency, and more. MTL was designed to be a highly functional digital asset, and we’ve been blown away by how our community has embraced...
Metal Heads-up – September 2020
New for Metal in the month of September – 2.5 launches for iOS | Staking & Swapping come to Proton | and more!
Metal Pay 2.5 is now available!
We love finding ways to make cryptocurrency easier for you to use, which is why we’re thrilled to bring Metal Pay 2.5.0 to our iOS users. With this update, Metal Pay takes another step closer to our vision for how integrated cryptocurrency and personal finances should...
Metal (MTL) is now listed on Uniswap
We’re thrilled to announce that Metal (MTL) is now available on Uniswap! Uniswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that runs a protocol on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing traders to trade ETH and ERC20 tokens directly from their Ethereum wallets. You can trade MTL...
Metal Pay welcomes Paxos Gold (PAXG) to our Marketplace
While there are lots of different types of investments, people often use broad categories to describe where they are investing their money. Stocks represent a share of a company, bonds represent your trust in the issuer; real estate represents ownership of private...
Metal Heads-up – August 2020
August is one of those busy months where the sleepy days of summer give way to a whirlwind of activity. Parents around the country are scratching their heads trying to figure out how school is supposed to look this year, and college students are doing the same. While...
Metal acquires Bloks.io
Friday, Aug 21 2020, Los Angeles California. Following its recent acquisition of Lynx, and the launch of its Metal X cryptocurrency exchange, The Metal Neo Bank Payment Platform has acquired Bloks.io, the leading Block Explorer and Dev Team for EOSIO. With over 10,000...
Metal Heads-up — July 2020
Ah, the dog days of summer. Everything seems to be getting hotter these days - from the temperature, to the cryptocurrency markets. While we’re seeing record-breaking highs across the United States and around the world, we’ve heard that several altcoins are...
Metal Pay 2.4.0 is here!
We’re passionate about making cryptocurrency easier to use, which is why we’re constantly finding ways to improve every last bit of Metal Pay. We believe that cryptocurrency should be easier to use than it often is, and each update we roll out brings us one step...
Metal Heads-up — June 2020
Is it just us, or is it feeling hotter outside these days? Not only did the month of June see record heat around the world, but there was also a giant dust cloud from the Sahara Desert that blew across the Atlantic - because apparently anything can happen in 2020....
Metal Pay welcomes Dai (DAI) to our Marketplace
While there are many different types of cryptocurrency, some people say that you can really boil it down to two broad categories: stablecoins, and everything else. However, Dai is going against the grain, offering a stablecoin that looks much more like a traditional...
Metal Pay welcomes TomoChain (TOMO) to our Marketplace
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a way for anyone, anywhere in the world, to participate in the global economy. If you think about traditional finance, it usually centers on government-issued currencies, centralized banks, and large payment processors. While this may...
2020 Midyear Review – Metal X, Proton, and more
We know that 2020 has been a year like never before for everyone around the world, and there’s quite a bit to feel unnerved about. However, there’s also a lot of good that has been happening that we shouldn’t lose sight of. For example, the cast of Parks and...
The epic 10 hour AMA marathon with Marshall!
On Tuesday, May 12th, our CEO Marshall Hayner was invited to the GAINS Associates Telegram chat for a routine quiz and AMA. An hour was planned to answer your burning questions about the Metal platform and the Proton blockchain. Marshall surprised everyone as he...
Metal Pay 3.0 Roadmap
The Proton XPR chain is live, and the Lynx team is merging with Metal to produce what we believe will be a defining “inflection” point in the history of crypto-currency: push transactions using Metal Pay 3.0. This document describes this integration effort which is...
Proton (XPR) is now available in the Metal Pay Marketplace
We’re excited to announce that Proton (XPR), our revolutionary new cryptocurrency, is now fully available on the Metal Pay Marketplace. This means that Metal Pay users can buy, sell, send, and receive this groundbreaking cryptocurrency. Additionally, Metal Pay users...
Receiving Your Stimulus Check in Metal Pay
As many Americans might be aware, the United States Government is moving to send money directly to households that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These “stimulus checks” are expected to begin arriving in the coming weeks to Americans who have direct...
Metal Pay welcomes Decred (DCR) to our Marketplace
Some cryptocurrencies exist to facilitate data sharing. Others are created to execute smart contracts in a blockchain ecosystem. But perhaps one of the most widely known uses for a cryptocurrency is a Store of Value (SoV). Cryptocurrencies that function as a SoV,...
Metal Pay welcomes Horizen (ZEN) to our Marketplace
Real-world utility is a dream of many cryptocurrency projects, but few manage to reach that level of adoption. The reasons are simple: centralized systems slow things down, updates get stuck on the backburner due to a lack of consensus, and actual use-cases for many...
Metal Pay welcomes Binance USD (BUSD) to our Marketplace
Cryptocurrency is known for its fast transaction speeds, global accessibility, and quick price movements. As much as those features of cryptocurrency can excite and inspire people around the world, that last quality – quick price movements – can make some investors...
Metal Pay welcomes TRON (TRX) to our Marketplace
Cable companies dictate what TV shows viewers can watch in their living rooms. Record labels decide which artists can release albums and when they can do so. Movie studios determine release dates for new films. In all of these examples, the larger corporations charge...
Preparing for the Proton (XPR) airdrop
Dear Metal community, In preparation for launching Proton on mainnet, we will be performing an airdrop of Proton tokens to all Metal (MTL) token holders next week. For this airdrop we will be using our ERC-20 wrapped version of Proton tokens. When we launch Proton...
Metal Pay welcomes Cosmos (ATOM) to our Marketplace
You’ve heard of the major players in cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and more. By now you’ve also probably noticed a trend with cryptocurrency: what happens in one blockchain rarely, if ever, crosses over into another blockchain. In some ways, this is...
Template for Contacting Officials on Behalf of Crypto
Finding just the right words to say can be hard, which is why we’ve made this helpful template when contacting elected officials. Whether you’re writing a letter to your local mayor, your governor, a congressman or senator, or even the President, this template can...
Advocating for Crypto to the Government
It’s important to us that we help move cryptocurrency closer to mainstream adoption. However, mass adoption depends on more than just a beautifully designed app or an easy-to-use product. What may matter far more is improved regulations that deal with cryptocurrency....
Metal Pay 2.2.0 for iOS – Crypto Deposits & Withdrawals and More
Metal Pay has always been laser-focused on making cryptocurrency easy to use and more accessible than ever. All too often, people have avoided the idea of crypto because of how confusing the field may be, or how hard it is to use many crypto products. That’s why...
Metal Pay welcomes IOTA to our Marketplace
Your fridge can check the weather. Your washing machine can text you. Your car can post on Twitter. It seems that more and more of the appliances, gadgets, and toys that surround us are coming online and connecting to the Internet. By welcoming the MIOTA token to the...
Metal Pay 2019 – Year in Review
Happy New Year, Metal family! This past year has been one of change, progress, and curiosities all around the world. NASA completed its first all-woman spacewalk, marking a turning point in space exploration. Countries and corporations around the globe outlined...
Metal Pay for Android
Since our inception, our goal has been to revolutionize the finance industry and make banking, cryptocurrency, and payments easier than ever and accessible to all. That’s why we’ve always had our eyes set on Android, not just iPhone. Our team has put in extra work to...
Metal Pay 2.1 is here!
Hey Metal fam, how’s December been treating you? If you’re like most people, you’re probably super busy knocking out last-minute shopping, finishing up work, and making plans with your favorite people. If you’re like us, then this December has been a whirlwind of...
Metal Pay welcomes Ravencoin to our Marketplace
KAAAAAAW! In flies the Raven (Coin)! What doth it bring for us on this momentous day? With the addition of RVN, the native asset of the Ravencoin blockchain, Metal hopes to bring you closer to the truth in the form of a regulated platform for creating and trading...
Metal Heads-up — November 2019
It’s that time of the year again! Families get together, friends see each other, and everything seems to be just a tiny bit cozier. Your wallet may feel a tad lighter, your pants may seem a little snugger, but it’s all good because it’s the holidays. Whether you were...