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Beam is a self-custody payments wallet for the mainstream — no download or signup required. It's the easiest way on the planet to send money. Beam combines the benefits of crypto with the ease of use and familiarity of products like Venmo & Cash App.

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Beam Facilitates Easy USDC Transfers Between Optimism and Base

Thu 4th Jul 2024
Beam, a self-custody payments wallet, has announced that users can now easily send USDC to wallets on Optimism, mirroring the simplicity of transfers to Base wallets. This development eliminates the need for users to utilize bridges, thereby saving time and transaction fees. Beam's service aims to streamline cryptocurrency transfers, making them as straightforward as traditional payment apps while maintaining the benefits of blockchain technology.

Beam Launches Global Money Transfer Platform

Thu 13th Jun 2024
Beam has introduced a new platform that enables users to send and receive money internationally with no delays. The service aims to provide a seamless global transaction experience that aligns with modern lifestyles. Users can now conduct cross-border financial transactions through Beam's platform.

Beam Wallet Funding Made Easy with Meso Network Partnership

Mon 27th May 2024
Beam, a self-custody payments wallet, has partnered with Meso Network to provide an easy and convenient way for users to fund their Beam wallets. The partnership offers fast KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, quick processing times, and low onramp fees, making it a seamless experience for users to add funds to their Beam wallets.

Beam Wallet Funding Options

Thu 23rd May 2024
Beam, a self-custody payments wallet, now allows users to fund their wallets using externally managed Ethereum addresses from popular services like Rainbow, MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and WalletConnect. This integration provides users with more flexibility and options for managing their cryptocurrency holdings.

Beam: A New Era in Global Payments

Thu 23rd May 2024
Beam has introduced a novel payment platform that facilitates quick, secure, and global on-chain transactions. It aims to revolutionize the way people conduct financial transactions by combining the advantages of cryptocurrencies with the user-friendliness of popular payment apps like Venmo and Cash App. Beam presents itself as a self-custody payments wallet designed for mainstream adoption, eliminating the need for downloads or signups.

Beam: A Global Browser Wallet for Instant Payments

Mon 6th May 2024
Beam is a global, browser-based wallet that enables instant, on-chain payments to anyone, anywhere, without the need for app downloads. It aims to simplify cross-border payments by providing a seamless and user-friendly experience akin to cash transactions but over the internet. Beam's mission is to break down payment barriers and facilitate global money transfers directly from users' browsers.

Beam: A Global Browser Wallet for Instant Payments

Mon 6th May 2024
Beam is a new global, browser-based wallet that allows users to send money on-chain to anyone, anywhere, instantly without the need for app downloads. It aims to provide the ease of use and familiarity of popular payment apps like Venmo and Cash App, while leveraging the benefits of cryptocurrency. Beam is designed as a self-custody payments wallet for mainstream adoption, offering a seamless experience akin to using cash over the internet.

Golden Age of On-Chain Payments

Thu 2nd May 2024
A new era of on-chain payments has arrived, offering a seamless and secure way to transfer funds without the need for intermediaries. This innovative approach combines the benefits of cryptocurrency with the user-friendly experience of popular payment apps like Venmo and Cash App. By leveraging the transparency and immutability of blockchain technology, on-chain payments provide a trustless and decentralized alternative to traditional financial systems.

Beam and Unlock Protocol Offer Incentives for Consensus 2024 Side Events

Thu 25th Apr 2024
Beam and Unlock Protocol are collaborating to incentivize side events during the Consensus 2024 conference. Event organizers who register their side events on-chain through Unlock Protocol can qualify for a 500 USDC bonus on the Beam platform for their attendees. To be eligible, organizers must sign up through Unlock Protocol, reach out to Valentina or Dave, and have at least 25 people registered for their event. Qualified side events will receive 100 custom branded physical Beam Link cards loaded with 5 USDC each, event amplification through Beam's social channels, and support for live payment activations if needed. The initiative aims to create memorable experiences at Consensus 2024.

Stripe Announces Support for USDC Stablecoin Payments

Mon 29th Apr 2024
Stripe, a leading online payment processing platform, has announced plans to support the USDC stablecoin for payments starting this summer. The company will enable merchants to accept USDC payments on the Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon blockchains. Transactions will settle instantly on-chain and automatically convert to fiat currency. With over $1 trillion in transaction volume in 2023, over 100 companies processing over $1 billion annually, and 2.84 million websites using Stripe, this move is expected to significantly boost the adoption of crypto payments globally. Beam, a self-custody payments wallet, has been working on enabling seamless crypto payments and welcomes Stripe's move as a step towards their shared vision of stablecoin and on-chain payments.
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