16 Jan 26 @ 11:59
Stablecoin-linked payment cards are emerging as a meaningful driver of growth for Visa’s blockchain settlement business, underlining how digital currencies are increasingly being absorbed into mainstream payments infrastructure rather than... read more
07 Jan 26 @ 15:24
Barclays has taken its first direct step into the stablecoin ecosystem, investing in US-based clearing and settlement platform Ubyx. While the bank has not disclosed the size of the investment,... read more
10 Dec 25 @ 11:06
Stablecoins have long been marketed as the digital bridge between volatile crypto assets and the perceived solidity of fiat money. Yet their accelerating adoption — particularly in the US —... read more
05 Dec 25 @ 13:23
A deepening policy rift has emerged between the US and Europe over the role of stablecoins in the global financial system, exposing contrasting philosophies about monetary sovereignty, innovation and the... read more
25 Nov 25 @ 17:52
Kraken is making its boldest push yet to position crypto as a viable everyday financial rail, unveiling a series of upgrades to its Krak app that take direct aim at... read more
24 Nov 25 @ 09:50
Gamers today face a world of choices when it comes to paying for their games, subscriptions, and in-game items. Credit cards, debit cards, crypto, digital wallets, and other options all... read more
18 Nov 25 @ 09:00
As the global crypto market heats up again, XRP (Ripple) has become the new market focus. Multiple analysis institutions predict that with the first spot XRP ETF entering the final... read more
14 Nov 25 @ 13:09
The global monetary system is undergoing its sharpest reconfiguration in decades. New research from the Venom Foundation argues that physical cash is entering its final phase, with Asia and the... read more
06 Nov 25 @ 18:05
I cant believe I am saying this, but as the financial world heads into 2026, the convergence of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing is transforming how consumers, corporates, and... read more
05 Nov 25 @ 14:11
European law enforcement agencies have taken down a sprawling crypto scam and money laundering operation that defrauded victims of more than €600 million, in one of the largest coordinated anti-fraud... read more
04 Nov 25 @ 17:57
The recently enacted GENIUS Act, America’s new stablecoin law, was billed as a milestone in integrating crypto assets into the financial mainstream. By mandating that stablecoins be backed by high-quality... read more
31 Oct 25 @ 09:41
The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed that the digital euro project is entering its next phase, marking a significant step toward the potential launch of a central bank digital... read more
26 Sep 25 @ 09:16
When digital payments meet blockchain innovation, we’re witnessing a revolution in how we manage funds. From efficient stablecoin clearing to instantaneous cross-border transfers, to the flourishing public blockchain ecosystem, these... read more
24 Sep 25 @ 13:03
The long-debated project to create a digital euro has taken a significant step forward after European policymakers reached a long-awaited consensus on how to set customer holding limits. European Central... read more
15 Sep 25 @ 15:53
The payments industry may be on the cusp of one of its most dramatic shifts in decades. Reports suggest that large retailers, notably Walmart and Amazon, are exploring the issuance... read more
12 Sep 25 @ 13:58
Early Warning Services (EWS), operator of the Zelle instant payments network, and The Clearing House (TCH) are both reported to be examining stablecoin initiatives. The move underscores how mainstream banking... read more
09 Sep 25 @ 13:17
Stripe has entered the blockchain arena in earnest, unveiling Tempo, a new network designed in partnership with crypto investment firm Paradigm to enable high-speed stablecoin transactions. The project, incubated within... read more
04 Sep 25 @ 09:01
Finastra has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Circle to embed stablecoin settlement into global cross-border payment flows, marking a significant step in the integration of blockchain technology with mainstream banking... read more
26 Aug 25 @ 12:45
MetaMask has hinted at its own stablecoin. A governance note, posted then deleted, set out plans for a dollar-pegged token called mmUSD. Stripe was named as a partner. No timeline.... read more
30 Jul 25 @ 14:10
In a bold step toward mainstream crypto adoption, PayPal has unveiled “Pay with Crypto”, a new service enabling US merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies. The feature aims... read more
16 Jun 26 @ 18:17
Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and rais... more
11 Jun 26 @ 16:00
A landmark legal battle that has shaped the economics of card payments in the United States for more than twenty years has taken another significant step toward... more
23 Jun 26 @ 18:52
The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has secured a significant boost to its ambitions of creating a pan-European payments network, with Austria’s largest ba... more