Paul Johnson
Visa and Stripe’s Bridge are expanding stablecoin card programs to over 100 countries while testing onchain settlement with Lead Bank, signaling a new era for digital payments. In a major leap toward mainstream crypto adoption,
Tom Kushner
Fiserv launches INDX, a 24/7 real time dollar settlement system for crypto companies, bridging traditional finance and digital assets with instant US dollar liquidity. Fiserv Real Time Dollar Rails for Crypto Companies Signal New Era
Tom Kushner
Elon Musk reveals that X Money will roll out in external beta within two months, marking a key milestone in transforming X into an all-in-one financial and social ecosystem. X Money enters final testing phase
Tom Kushner
TON Pay introduces a seamless crypto checkout experience inside Telegram Mini Apps, letting over 1.1 billion users make payments using Toncoin and stablecoins with near-zero fees. TON Pay Set to Transform Telegram into a Global
Paul Johnson
Universal Digital introduces USDU, the first US dollar stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the UAE, marking a milestone in the country’s regulated digital finance ecosystem. Abu Dhabi Firm Launches USDU as UAE’s First
Tom Kushner
A new PayPal survey reveals that nearly 40 percent of US merchants now accept crypto payments, with hospitality, travel, and gaming industries leading adoption as Millennials and Gen Z drive demand. Crypto Payments Gain Ground
Tom Kushner
Ripple partners with Saudi bank Riyad Bank’s innovation arm Jeel to advance blockchain payments, digital custody, and tokenization in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 modernization goals. Ripple partners with Saudi bank Riyad Bank in
Tom Kushner
Capital One bank acquires fintech Brex for $5.15 billion in a landmark stablecoin move, signaling Wall Street’s growing embrace of digital assets in mainstream payments. In a groundbreaking step toward merging traditional banking with digital
Tom Kushner
Visa partners with BVNK to enable stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct, marking a major leap in cross border payments and digital dollar innovation. Visa partners with BVNK to revolutionize stablecoin payouts through Visa Direct Visa
Tom Kushner
Bakkt stock surges 20 percent after unveiling its stablecoin payments strategy through the acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research, positioning itself for a major neobanking expansion in 2026. Bakkt Stock Surges 20 Percent as Stablecoin Payments
