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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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: […]

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Russia’s central bank has put the nationwide rollout of its digital ruble on hold, opting to extend the pilot phase indefinitely.

PayPal is making significant strides with its PYUSD stablecoin, integrating it into multiple platforms to simplify business and consumer transactions.

A major player in Germany’s financial sector, DekaBank, has taken a significant step into the crypto industry by launching trading and custody services for institutional investors.

Societe Generale’s SG-FORGE has taken a significant step by launching its euro-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), on the Stellar blockchain.

Ripple has teamed up with Brazil’s Braza Group to introduce a new stablecoin, BBRL, on the XRP Ledger.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled a strategy to modernize financial transactions by enabling settlements in central bank money.

MANSA, a cross-border payments company, has secured $10 million in funding, with Tether leading the investment.

Deutsche Börse CEO Stephan Leithner is pushing for a permanent digital euro to strengthen the EU’s financial autonomy.

MasterCard’s Raj Dhamodharan, head of the crypto division, has shared insights suggesting a shift in the approach of central banks toward digital currencies.

Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank (ECB) board, recently voiced concerns about the growing influence of U.S.-backed stablecoins, suggesting that the euro zone must develop its own digital currency to maintain its competitiveness.

Ethena Labs, the team behind the initiative, plans to develop a savings and payment app that leverages the platform’s massive user base, positioning it as a key player in a $50 billion market opportunity for its synthetic dollar, USDe.

Morgan Stanley, one of the largest asset managers globally, is reportedly considering adding cryptocurrency trading to its E-Trade platform, according to The Information.