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FIS Partners With Circle to Bring USDC Payments to U.S. Banks

Global fintech firm FIS (NYSE: FIS) has entered into a new strategic partnership with a subsidiary of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) to bring USDC payment capabilities to U.S. financial institutions.

29.07.2025 10:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

PayPal Unveils Crypto Payment Service to Cut Cross-Border Fees by 90%

PayPal has launched a new service, Pay with Crypto, aimed at reducing the high costs and complexity of cross-border payments for merchants.

29.07.2025 9:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Goldman Sachs and BNY Launch Tokenized Money Market Funds for Institutions

Goldman Sachs and BNY are set to unveil a groundbreaking blockchain initiative that will allow institutional investors to purchase tokenized shares of money market funds, according to CNBC.

23.07.2025 15:43 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Polymarket Eyes Launching Stablecoin to Capture Reserve Profits

Polymarket, the fast-growing crypto prediction market, is exploring the launch of its own stablecoin to capitalize on the yield generated from reserves backing USDC deposits.

23.07.2025 10:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

PNC Bank Partners with Coinbase to Bring Crypto Trading to Clients

PNC Financial Services Group has teamed up with Coinbase, enabling select customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly from their PNC accounts.

23.07.2025 9:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Telegram Launches TON Wallet for U.S. Users, Unlocking in-app Crypto Features

Telegram has officially rolled out its TON Wallet to users in the United States, marking a major step forward in the integration of blockchain and messaging.

22.07.2025 17:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Coinbase Brings Perpetual Futures to U.S. Traders Under CFTC Regulation

In a landmark move for American crypto traders, Coinbase has announced the launch of CFTC-regulated perpetual futures through Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM).

22.07.2025 13:33 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Western Union Explores Stablecoin Integration After GENIUS Act Approval

Western Union is eyeing stablecoins as the next frontier in global payments, signaling a shift toward digital assets following the passage of the GENIUS Act.

22.07.2025 10:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

JPMorgan Eyes Crypto-backed Loans Amid Favorable U.S. Policy Shift

JPMorgan is preparing to deepen its involvement in the digital asset space by offering crypto-backed loans, according to a new report from the Financial Times.

22.07.2025 9:35 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Binance Introduces First Bonding Curve-based Token Launch With Four.Meme Collaboration

Binance has unveiled an innovative Token Generation Event (TGE) model powered by a bonding curve pricing mechanism, launching exclusively through Binance Wallet in collaboration with meme-centric project Four.Meme.

14.07.2025 21:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Largest Bank in Hong Kong Explores Digital HKDollar in new project

HSBC took a major step in digital currency innovation by concluding experimental trials under the HKMA’s Project e-HKD+.

10.07.2025 21:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Alibaba Founder-Backed Ant Group to Integrate USDC Stablecoin

Ant Group’s international arm, backed by Alibaba founder Jack Ma, is preparing to integrate Circle’s USDC stablecoin into its proprietary blockchain payment network.

10.07.2025 13:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Emirates to Integrate Crypto.com Pay in 2025: A New Era of Airline Payments

Emirates Airline has taken a bold step toward embracing digital finance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com.

09.07.2025 15:08 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Volkswagen Taps Solana-Based Service for Real-Time Robotaxi Navigation

Volkswagen’s autonomous driving division, Volkswagen ADMT, has announced a data-sharing partnership with Bee Maps, a cutting-edge spatial intelligence service built on the Solana blockchain.

09.07.2025 8:01 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Dubai Approves First Tokenized Money Market Fund

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has given the green light to the QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT), making it the first officially approved tokenized money market fund within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

08.07.2025 20:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Bitget Wallet Teams Up with Mastercard to Launch Crypto-Powered Payment Card

Bitget Wallet has entered a strategic partnership with Mastercard and Web3 payment provider Immersve to launch a new payment card that allows users to spend cryptocurrencies directly from their digital wallets.

01.07.2025 16:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Robinhood to Launch Tokenized Shares of OpenAI and SpaceX for European Users

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev revealed plans on Monday to bring tokenized equity offerings to the European market, starting with shares in private tech giants OpenAI and SpaceX.

01.07.2025 11:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Coinbase to Launch U.S. Perpetual-Style Futures on July 21

Leading crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) is set to launch perpetual-style futures contracts in the United States starting July 21, becoming one of the first regulated entities to offer a product that closely mirrors globally popular offshore perpetuals.

28.06.2025 14:30 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Robinhood Expands Crypto Futures With XRP and Solana Micro Contracts

Zero-commission brokerage Robinhood has expanded its cryptocurrency futures offerings by launching micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin (BTC).

28.06.2025 13:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

GF Securities Becomes First in Hong Kong to Issue Tokenized Securities On-Chain 

In a landmark move for the city’s digital asset strategy, GF Securities (Hong Kong) has become the first securities firm in Hong Kong to issue tokenized securities fully on-chain via HashKey Chain.

27.06.2025 20:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

BIS Slams Stablecoins, Calls Them Ill-Suited for Modern Monetary Systems

Stablecoins are failing where it matters most, says the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which sharply criticized the asset class in its latest annual report.

26.06.2025 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mastercard Integrates Chainlink to Power Direct Crypto Access for Cardholders

Mastercard has taken a bold step toward fusing legacy finance with decentralized tech by introducing a new feature that lets users convert fiat into crypto directly through its network.

25.06.2025 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Fiserv to Launch FIUSD Stablecoin Across Its Massive Banking Network

Fiserv, a global leader in financial technology, is gearing up to launch its own stablecoin, FIUSD, by the end of 2025.

23.06.2025 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Elon Musk’s X Prepares to Enter the Fintech Arena

In an interview with the Financial Times, CEO Linda Yaccarino said users will soon be able to “run their entire financial lives” inside the app—from splitting a dinner bill to buying stocks—without third-party plug-ins. Key elements on the roadmap include: In-app brokerage: direct access to markets for equities, crypto, and other assets. X-branded debit/credit card: […]

20.06.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

China Pushes Digital Yuan Expansion as Global Currency Power Shifts

China’s top central banker, Pan Gongsheng, has reaffirmed the country’s push to accelerate the digital yuan’s global reach, highlighting plans to establish an international operations hub for the e-CNY in Shanghai.

19.06.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Shopify Begins Testing USDC Payments on Coinbase’s Base Network

Shopify is taking a bigger step into digital payments by testing out stablecoin transactions using USDC on Coinbase’s Base, a fast, low-cost Ethereum Layer-2 network.

14.06.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Amazon and Walmart Could Launch Their Own Stablecoins for Payments

A bipartisan push on Capitol Hill is giving America’s biggest merchants a new reason to dabble in blockchain.

14.06.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Fortune 500 Embrace Stablecoins as Adoption Surges Across U.S. Businesses

A wave of interest in stablecoins is sweeping through corporate America, with a growing number of companies—large and small—now exploring blockchain-based payment solutions to bypass traditional inefficiencies.

11.06.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Societe Generale Expands Digital Finance Push with Dollar-Based Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana

Société Générale’s crypto-focused subsidiary, SG Forge, is gearing up to introduce a new dollar-denominated stablecoin, marking a deeper move by traditional European banking into the digital asset space.

10.06.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Uber Considers Stablecoins to Cut Global Payment Costs

Uber is exploring stablecoins as a way to reduce international payment expenses, according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.

07.06.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple CTO Outlines Broader Vision for XRPL Beyond Payments

Ripple’s David Schwartz has offered fresh insight into the evolving role of the XRP Ledger, signaling a shift from simple crypto transactions toward building a full-spectrum financial infrastructure.

05.06.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Stripe in Talks with Banks to Integrate Stablecoins into Traditional Finance

Stripe is exploring how stablecoins could reshape banking services, as the payment giant reportedly held preliminary discussions with financial institutions eager to tap into blockchain-based digital dollars.

03.06.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Santander Plans Digital Currency Play With Euro and Dollar Stablecoins

Global banking heavyweight Banco Santander is quietly laying the groundwork to enter the stablecoin space, eyeing fiat-pegged digital tokens as part of a broader strategy to offer crypto services to retail clients.

30.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitget Launches Yield-Bearing Stable Asset Backed by Tokenized Treasuries

Crypto exchange Bitget has introduced a new investment product, BGUSD, a yield-generating stable asset tied to real-world financial instruments like U.S. Treasury bills and top-tier money market funds.

27.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Banks Quietly Shift Toward Ripple as SWIFT Rivalry Heats Up

A growing number of banks are quietly integrating Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure to improve cross-border transactions, opting for a hybrid model that doesn’t require replacing their legacy systems.

26.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Wall Street Eyes Joint Stablecoin as U.S. Regulation Advances

Several of America’s largest banks—including entities tied to JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo—are exploring the creation of a shared stablecoin, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

23.05.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Co-Founder Unveils AI-Native Financial Platform With Backing From a16z

Sean Neville, co-founder of Circle and current CEO of Catena Labs, has launched a bold new venture aimed at building a financial system built specifically for the age of artificial intelligence.

21.05.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Teams Up With UAE Banks to Transform Payments

Ripple is accelerating its regional ambitions with a fresh push into the UAE, forming alliances with Zand Bank and fintech startup Mamo to expand its blockchain-powered payment network.

20.05.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Stablecoins Go Mainstream: 90% of Institutions Now Onboard or Exploring Use

A growing wave of financial institutions is turning to stablecoins, not just for cost-cutting—but as a cornerstone of future growth.

17.05.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Payment Network Through New Partnership

Mastercard is deepening its involvement in the crypto space with a new global initiative that will allow users to spend stablecoins as easily as fiat.

15.05.2025 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

South Korea Gets a New Crypto Payment Option with Instant Refunds

South Korea just became the newest stop in RedotPay’s global crypto payment rollout.

10.05.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

XRP Set to Power Real-Time Payments in U.S. Healthcare

Healthcare logistics firm Wellgistics is taking a major step into crypto by integrating XRP as both a treasury reserve and a foundation for real-time payments.

10.05.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bhutan Rolls Out Crypto Payments for Tourists Using Binance Pay

Bhutan is taking a bold step in merging tourism and digital finance by enabling crypto payments for visitors across the country.

09.05.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Tether Steps Into AI With Open-Source Platform That Supports Crypto Payments

Tether, best known for powering the USDT stablecoin, is stepping beyond finance and into artificial intelligence.

06.05.2025 12:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ECB Launches Real-World Testing for Digital Euro With 70 Companies

Europe’s central bank has kicked off a major experiment to see how a digital euro might work in real life.

06.05.2025 11:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Targets Africa’s $5B Payment Problem with Stablecoin Push

In a move to reshape how money moves across Africa, Circle is teaming up with Onafriq to introduce USDC as a low-cost, digital alternative for cross-border payments.

01.05.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Neobank Launches In-App Crypto Trading Across Europe

Bunq, one of Europe’s leading digital banks, has launched in-app crypto trading in partnership with Kraken, allowing users to buy and sell over 300 digital assets directly from their banking app.

01.05.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Mastercard Pushes Deeper Into Crypto With New Stablecoin Payment Solutions

Mastercard is making a major move to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital currencies.

29.04.2025 22:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Payment Giant Stripe Prepares Stablecoin Launch Amid Crypto Expansion

Stripe is officially making its move into the stablecoin space, signaling a new chapter for the global payment giant.

27.04.2025 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Stripe to Launch Stablecoin Payment Platform

Payments giant Stripe is preparing to launch a stablecoin-based payment product, according to several social media updates.

26.04.2025 7:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Binance Launches Fund Accounts for Crypto Asset Managers, Bridging Gap to Traditional Finance

Binance is making significant strides in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the evolving cryptocurrency market.

24.04.2025 17:40 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Belarus Pushes Forward with Digital Ruble to Bypass Global Financial Pressure

Belarus is laying the groundwork for a digital version of its national currency, with full deployment expected by late 2026.

20.04.2025 8:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Avalanche Poised to Reinvent Traditional Finance, Says Industry Expert

Avalanche is quietly emerging as a powerful contender in the evolution of financial infrastructure, with its potential extending far beyond crypto-native applications.

14.04.2025 15:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

UAE Set to Launch Digital Dirham in Late 2025, Paving the Way for CBDC Adoption

The United Arab Emirates is set to launch its digital dirham, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), by the fourth quarter of 2025.

30.03.2025 19:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Ripple Announces New Partnership to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments in Africa

Ripple has secured a strategic partnership with Chipper Cash to enhance cross-border payments across Africa, utilizing Ripple’s blockchain and XRP for fast, cost-effective transactions.

27.03.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Two Major Banks Launch U.S. Bank-Backed Stablecoin on Ethereum

Custodia Bank, a notable player in the crypto space, has partnered with Vantage Bank to introduce a groundbreaking stablecoin, marking a first for the U.S. banking sector.

26.03.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Visa in Talks with World Network to Launch Stablecoin Wallet Integration

World Network, formerly known as Worldcoin, is reportedly in advanced discussions with Visa to launch a new stablecoin wallet that would seamlessly integrate crypto-native features into Visa’s vast global customer base.

25.03.2025 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ECB Pushes Digital Euro to Counter U.S. Influence and Stablecoin Growth

The European Central Bank (ECB) is accelerating its digital euro plans, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. payment giants and foreign stablecoins.

21.03.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Europe Outpaces U.S. in Crypto Banking, But Can It Maintain Its Lead?

While the U.S. grapples with crypto regulations, Europe has quietly taken the lead in integrating digital assets into its banking sector.

11.03.2025 17:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ECB Faces Scrutiny Over Digital Euro Amid Payment System Glitch

Doubts over the European Central Bank’s (ECB) ability to manage a digital euro have intensified after a payment system failure disrupted transactions for nearly a day.

11.03.2025 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov