SoFi and Payward Link Banking and Crypto Infrastructure
Payward will join SoFi’s 24/7 dollar settlement network while Kraken Prime provides additional crypto liquidity and SoFiUSD expands to Kraken....
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Revolut Rolls Out Its First Stablecoin EURR
The euro-backed EURR stablecoin is rolling out to eligible Revolut customers in Denmark, Poland and Portugal, with a broader EEA...
HKDAP Stablecoin Begins Beta Rollout in Hong Kong
Anchorpoint has begun the phased beta rollout of HKDAP, a regulated Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin targeting institutional payments and tokenized...
Visa Unveils Stablecoin Platform With Open USD Support
Visa has launched a new enterprise platform that enables financial institutions to manage stablecoins through a single infrastructure, with Open...
SWIFT Launches Live Pilot for Tokenized Bank Deposits
SWIFT has entered the live testing phase of a blockchain-powered ledger that will enable participating banks to process tokenized deposit...
MoneyGram Becomes Solana Validator Amid Blockchain Push
The global payments giant has joined the Solana ecosystem as a validator, expanding its role in blockchain infrastructure and stablecoin-based...
Base Expands Onchain Infrastructure for AI Agents
Base has introduced a new protocol that connects AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude with onchain wallet functions across its...
Solana and Google Cloud Launch AI Agent Payments
A new pay-as-you-go framework allows AI agents to access APIs and pay in stablecoins on Solana without subscriptions or traditional...
Visa Hits $7B Stablecoin Run Rate and Expands to 9 Chains
Visa is accelerating its push into blockchain payments, expanding its stablecoin settlement pilot to nine networks as annualized transaction volume...
TON Blockchain Gains Sub-Second Finality Upgrade
A major consensus update positions TON for real-time payments and high-speed apps within Telegram’s vast ecosystem. The Open Network (TON),...
MoonPay Unveils Open Wallet Standard for AI Agents
A new open-source framework aims to give AI agents secure, multi-chain wallet access. Crypto payments firm MoonPay has introduced a...
Mastercard to Acquire BVNK to Expand Stablecoin Payments
The payments giant is deepening its blockchain strategy by acquiring BVNK to bridge traditional finance and stablecoin-based systems. Mastercard Expands...
MoonPay Launches AI Agents for Crypto Transactions
MoonPay introduced a new infrastructure layer enabling autonomous AI agents to hold wallets and execute crypto transactions under user permissions....
Global Study Shows Stablecoins Rising as Payment Tool
A global survey finds dollar-pegged tokens increasingly used for payments, savings, and cross-border income. Stablecoins are rapidly evolving beyond their...
Interactive Brokers Adds USDC Deposits Amid Stablecoin Adoption
Interactive Brokers is expanding its crypto offering by enabling 24/7 account funding with stablecoins, reflecting the accelerating institutional adoption of...
Square Lets 4M Merchants Accept Bitcoin Payments
Square now lets millions of sellers accept Bitcoin at checkout with zero fees until 2027. Payment processor Square has activated...
Western Union Enters Crypto With Solana-Based USDPT
The money transfer giant plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-backed token and a Digital Asset Network to connect fiat...
Stripe Launches Stablecoin Subscription Payments
Stripe has expanded its stablecoin payments suite, enabling users to pay for AI tools, SaaS products, and creator content through...
Visa Pilots Stablecoin Payments for Global Transfers
Visa has launched a pilot program that uses stablecoins for cross-border payments, aiming to unlock liquidity and modernize international money...
What Are Stablecoins and Their Role in Modern Finance
Stablecoins bridge the gap between traditional money and digital assets, reshaping global finance by combining stability with blockchain efficiency. Introduction:...