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

02 Apr 25 @ 10:57

As reported by Payments Cards & Mobile late last year, a global shift is under way in the world of cross-border payments, with traditional banks and fintechs increasingly drawn into... read more

10 Mar 25 @ 17:22

The race among major financial institutions and fintech firms to establish their own stablecoins is accelerating, as the global payments industry anticipates a shift driven by digital currencies. This rapid... read more

04 Mar 25 @ 15:54

The US banking sector is on the verge of a major shift as Bank of America (BofA) CEO Brian Moynihan revealed that the institution is poised to enter the stablecoin... read more

25 Feb 25 @ 16:58

The adoption of stablecoins within retail transactions remains in its nascent stages, despite mounting interest from private-sector entities. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, speaking at A Very Stable Conference in... read more

17 Feb 25 @ 16:46

Standard Chartered has announced a collaboration with Animoca Brands and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. The trio aim to secure a license from the... read more

30 Jan 25 @ 12:22

21X – which recently received the first ever license to operate an EU-regulated venue for the trading and settlement of tokenized securities – and ABN AMRO have completed a joint... read more

16 Jan 25 @ 12:05

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum often dominate the spotlight, but it’s stablecoins that are quietly reshaping the payments landscape. Once a niche tool for traders, stablecoins have evolved into credible... read more