Payments

Stablecoins · 2 hours ago Stablecoin Cross-Border Transfers Increase 78% to $220.3 Billion Amid Market Decline Cross-border stablecoin transfers have surged by 78% over the past year, reaching $220.3 billion, despite a significant downturn in the overall crypto market.

Stablecoins · 3 days ago SoFi Partners with Mastercard for Stablecoin Settlements on $25 Billion Card Program SoFi Bank has initiated stablecoin settlements for its $25 billion card program using SoFiUSD, in collaboration with Mastercard, marking a significant step in integrating regulated stablecoins into payment systems.

Macro · 4 days ago European Central Bank Launches Pontes for Tokenized Asset Settlements The European Central Bank has officially launched the Pontes platform, enabling banks to settle transactions using a wholesale digital euro, enhancing the integration of central bank money with distributed ledger technology.

Funding · 1 week ago Fin.com Secures $20M Seed Funding to Enhance Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Fin.com, a New York-based payments startup, has raised $20 million in seed funding to develop infrastructure that connects stablecoins with local banking systems across over 30 countries.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Russia Implements New Cryptocurrency Regulation Amidst Incomplete Market Infrastructure Russia's new cryptocurrency regulations have officially taken effect, establishing a legal framework for digital assets while the necessary market infrastructure remains under development.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago Dunamu and Visa Collaborate on Stablecoin and AI Payment Solutions Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, is partnering with Visa to explore stablecoin payments and AI-driven financial services, focusing on international remittances and innovative payment models.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Tether Completes Historic Financial Audit by KPMG, Revealing Strong Reserves Tether has finalized its first full independent financial audit, conducted by KPMG, confirming reserves exceed liabilities by $6.814 billion as of December 31, 2025.

Adoption · 1 month ago MoneyGram Launches Cash-to-Crypto Services on Solana Blockchain MoneyGram has introduced its cash-to-crypto services on the Solana blockchain, enabling developers to access a global cash network through a single API.

Custody · 1 month ago Surge in Hardware Wallet Sales in Russia Ahead of New Crypto Regulations Sales of hardware wallets in Russia have surged significantly as new cryptocurrency regulations approach, with major retailers reporting record increases in demand.