Payments

Companies · 2 hours ago US Treasury Sanctions Eight Canadian Firms Over Alleged Iranian Crypto Transfers The US Treasury has sanctioned eight Canadian money services businesses for allegedly facilitating cryptocurrency transactions for the Iranian regime, highlighting compliance challenges in the crypto sector.

Regulation · 5 days ago CNAS Report Highlights Risks of Autonomous AI Agents in Crypto Funding The Center for a New American Security warns that autonomous AI agents, termed 'sovereign agents,' could use cryptocurrency for funding, raising concerns about their potential threats.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Solayer Pay Introduces Direct Stablecoin Deposits from Five Blockchain Networks Solayer Pay has launched a feature allowing users to deposit stablecoins directly from Solana, Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Base, simplifying the process of funding its payment card.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Coinbase Partners with Thunes to Enhance Global Stablecoin Payments Coinbase has teamed up with Thunes to facilitate stablecoin payments across 140 countries, enabling direct payouts to local bank accounts and mobile wallets.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago Chainalysis Reports Surge in Stablecoin Usage in Canada, Led by USDC A recent Chainalysis report reveals that stablecoins, particularly USDC, now account for 44% of Canadian dollar crypto trading volume, up from 30% a year ago, driven by remittance needs.

Adoption · 3 weeks ago Chainalysis Reports 138 Million Crypto Payments Processed by AI Agents via x402 Protocol A Chainalysis report reveals that autonomous AI agents have completed over 138 million cryptocurrency payments using the x402 protocol, primarily for microtransactions.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago Coinbase Partners with Samsung to Integrate USDC into Samsung Wallet Coinbase is set to integrate USDC directly into Samsung Wallet, reaching 82 million Galaxy devices in the U.S. starting late October 2026.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Shinhan Bank Completes Stablecoin Pilot for Corporate Remittances on Solana Shinhan Bank has successfully finished a stablecoin pilot aimed at corporate overseas remittances, utilizing the Solana network. The project allows clients to engage without needing to manage crypto wallets or stablecoins directly.

Markets · 1 month ago El Salvador Launches Digital Dollar App on Coinbase's Base Network El Salvador has introduced a new app enabling citizens to send and hold digital dollars via Coinbase's Base network, enhancing its digital payment infrastructure.

Stablecoins · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 month 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 3 months 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.