From Cointelegraph
April 23, 2025 2:20:00 pm:

Luxury hospitality platform Dorsia is introducing crypto payments in the US, UK, Europe, and six Arab nations through a partnership with MoonPay. Users can use USDC and Solana-based tokens for luxury travel experiences. Dorsia joins other luxury brands like Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Patek Philippe in accepting crypto payments.

Dorsia, a luxury hospitality app, connects members with high-end experiences using dynamic pricing. The app has raised $50.4 million in funding and is expected to benefit from the growing luxury travel market, which is projected to reach $2.3 trillion by 2030. Major investors include Index Ventures and individuals from Meta and Uber.

MoonPay, the partner for Dorsia’s crypto payments, has seen a significant increase in net revenue and transaction volume in 2024. The company acquired Helio, a Solana-based payment processor, for $175 million in January, expanding its payment partnerships. MoonPay also acquired Iron to facilitate stablecoin payments for merchants.

Read more at Cointelegraph.com

1. Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $60,000, as demand surges among institutional investors and retail traders alike. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization now exceeds $1 trillion for the first time.

2. Ethereum hits record high above $2,000, fueled by growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has seen a 150% increase in value since the beginning of the year.

3. Tesla announces $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin, sending the digital asset soaring to new heights. The electric car maker also plans to accept Bitcoin as payment for its products in the near future, further legitimizing the cryptocurrency as a mainstream form of money.: Luxury app Dorsia taps MoonPay for crypto payments