22 Aug 25 @ 09:26
European policymakers are stepping up efforts to bring a digital euro to market after the US enacted landmark legislation for stablecoins, raising alarm in Brussels about the euro’s long-term competitiveness.... read more
19 Aug 25 @ 16:35
Wyoming has cemented its reputation as America’s most progressive jurisdiction for digital assets with the official launch of its state-issued stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). Announced at the SALT... read more
18 Aug 25 @ 12:58
Global payments are standing at a structural turning point. For decades, the movement of money across borders has been defined by legacy rails such as SWIFT messaging, prefunded accounts, and... read more
11 Aug 25 @ 13:27
Hong Kong’s ambitions to position itself as a premier hub for digital assets have encountered a reality check, as its de facto central bank signalled a more measured approach to... read more
21 Jul 25 @ 10:13
As stablecoins edge closer to mainstream adoption, global card giants Mastercard and Visa are striking a careful balance – acknowledging the potential of digital currencies while casting doubt on their... read more
08 Jul 25 @ 09:26
After years of erratic oversight, US policymakers are edging closer to imposing regulatory stability on digital assets – with stablecoins at the centre of their focus. The Guiding and Establishing... read more
03 Jul 25 @ 09:26
Orbital, a cross-border platform that orchestrates payments across stablecoins and traditional rails, has partnered to unlocks faster, cost-effective, and compliant euro transactions, bridging traditional payments with digital assets. Cross-border payments... read more
26 Jun 25 @ 11:07
A new rouble-pegged cryptocurrency, A7A5, has quietly become a potent tool in Russia’s efforts to circumvent Western sanctions — moving $9.3bn in transactions within four months of its February launch.... read more
24 Jun 25 @ 10:15
The stablecoin race is intensifying. Two of the financial sector’s most recognisable names – UK-based neobank Revolut and global payments giant Fiserv – are poised to deepen their presence in... read more
23 Jun 25 @ 11:35
Stablecoins, once confined to the fringes of the crypto universe, are moving into the financial mainstream. These digital tokens, typically pegged one-for-one to a fiat currency such as the US... read more
04 Jun 25 @ 10:55
BCP Technologies, a UK-based crypto asset service provider registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has launched a new pound-backed stablecoin, Tokenised GBP (tGBP), in a move that may signal... read more
28 May 25 @ 11:56
In the unfolding contest over the future of money, Europe faces a critical inflection point. While stablecoins are becoming more prominent as retail payment tools, their proliferation also raises significant... read more
27 May 25 @ 17:12
Worldpay has announced a strategic collaboration with digital payments infrastructure provider BVNK to launch near-instant stablecoin payouts for businesses in the US and Europe. The move marks a significant step... read more
13 May 25 @ 14:28
The future of money is being redrawn in real time — and stablecoins are rapidly taking centre stage. In Q1 2025, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong captured the zeitgeist in one... read more
07 May 25 @ 09:35
Visa are busy… just days after announcing a major agentic AI play and rumours of talks with Tools for Humanity, Visa Ventures has made a strategic investment in stablecoin infrastructure... read more
30 Apr 25 @ 17:03
The UK Treasury has taken a decisive step in shaping the country’s regulatory stance on digital assets, announcing that overseas stablecoin issuers will be exempt from new domestic crypto rules.... read more
29 Apr 25 @ 16:32
Mastercard is deepening its commitment to stablecoins, unveiling a suite of new global acceptance and payment solutions designed to embed digital currencies more seamlessly into everyday financial life. Amid growing... read more
28 Apr 25 @ 10:02
Circle, the company behind the $60 billion USDC stablecoin, has unveiled a major new initiative aimed at disrupting the cross-border payments industry, describes as its “next product evolution.” Targeted at... read more
24 Apr 25 @ 16:41
PayPal and Coinbase have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, aimed at propelling the growth of PayPal USD (PYUSD), a regulated USD-denominated stablecoin introduced by PayPal in 2023.... read more
23 Apr 25 @ 16:39
The European financial establishment is entering open conflict with itself as anxiety mounts over a potential surge in stablecoins and American crypto influence, fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s renewed... 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
18 Jun 26 @ 19:36
Three of Spain’s largest banking groups have taken a significant step towards strengthening the fight against financial crime, launching a shared fraud intell... more