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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

Central Bank of Russia Delays Digital Ruble Rollout Indefinitely

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

28.02.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

PayPal Doubles Down on PYUSD for Global Payments

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

26.02.2025 21:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Top German Bank Enters Crypto Market with Trading and Custody Services for Institutions

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.

25.02.2025 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Stellar Blockchain Welcomes Societe Generale’s Euro-Backed Stablecoin

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

21.02.2025 20:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Ripple Launches New Brazilian Real-Pegged Stablecoin on XRPL

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

21.02.2025 12:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

ECB Moves to Modernize Payments With Central Bank Money Settlement

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

21.02.2025 10:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Tether Invests $10M in MANSA to Enhance Global Payment Liquidity

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

20.02.2025 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Deutsche Börse CEO Pushes for Digital Euro to Boost EU Financial Independence

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

17.02.2025 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

MasterCard Forecasts Shift Toward Institutional Digital Assets by Central Banks

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

17.02.2025 17:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

ECB Pushes for Digital Euro in Response to Trump’s Stablecoin Strategy

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.

25.01.2025 11:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Ethena Labs to Launch Neobank-Like App on Telegram

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.

06.01.2025 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading Integration for E-Trade Platform

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

03.01.2025 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

KuCoin Launches Crypto Payment System for Seamless Transactions

KuCoin has unveiled a new point-of-sale (PoS) system, allowing users to pay businesses directly with their crypto balances.

02.01.2025 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Stablecoins Hold Promise for Widespread Adoption, Says Singapore’s MAS

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has expressed confidence in the growing potential of stablecoins as a future payment method.

30.12.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Traditional Banks Eye Stablecoin Market as Tether Steps Back

Traditional banks are venturing into the stablecoin market as Tether discontinues its euro-pegged EURt token.

30.12.2024 9:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov