Payments Industry

Stablecoins · 2 days ago Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement Capabilities to Weekends and Holidays Visa has enhanced its stablecoin settlement network, allowing transactions to settle on weekends and holidays, marking a significant shift in traditional banking operations.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Visa's Stablecoin Settlement Volume Surges to $25 Billion, Up 10x Year-Over-Year Visa's stablecoin settlement volume has reached an annualized rate of over $25 billion, marking a tenfold increase from the previous year, as the company expands its blockchain support.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago SoFi Reports Record Q3 2026 Revenue, Raises Future Financial Outlook SoFi Technologies announced a 44% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.4 billion for Q3 2026, prompting an optimistic financial outlook for 2026 and 2027.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Visa Advances Stablecoin Integration with Inyo Global for Visa Direct Payments Visa has officially moved its stablecoin-enabled Visa Direct prefunding into production with Inyo Global, marking a significant step in integrating stablecoins into payment systems.

Opinion · 2 weeks ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Highlights China's AI Research Dominance Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, asserts that China leads in AI research talent and production, urging the US to attract global expertise and engage in dialogue on AI safety.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago Animoca Brands Advocates for AI and Digital Ownership at IMF Meetings Animoca Brands presented its vision for AI and digital ownership as a means to enhance financial inclusion during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

Adoption · 3 weeks ago Visa, BILL, and Billtrust Launch AI-Driven B2B Invoice Payment Pilot in Las Vegas Visa, BILL, and Billtrust have initiated a pilot program in Las Vegas to automate B2B invoice payments using AI agents, aiming to streamline the payment process and enhance security.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago Pi Network Explores Stablecoin Integration Amidst Price Struggles Pi Network's token PI trades below $0.080 as the team explores stablecoin integration to enhance ecosystem utility, despite ongoing bearish momentum.

Adoption · 1 month ago Gate and Visa Collaborate to Launch Crypto-Linked Card in Over 40 Markets Gate has partnered with Visa to introduce a crypto-linked card, enhancing the use of digital assets for everyday transactions in more than 40 countries.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Crypto Card Payments Reach $12.5 Billion Amid Stablecoin Adoption The volume of payments processed through crypto cards has surged to a record $12.5 billion, driven by stablecoin usage and the demand for efficient cross-border transactions.

Funding · 1 month ago ARK Invest Tokenizes $1.3 Billion Venture Fund with Securitize ARK Invest has successfully tokenized its $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund through Securitize, marking a significant shift in venture capital investment.

Companies · 1 month ago Meta's Muse AI Shopping Agent Launches with Stripe Integration Meta has launched its Muse AI shopping agent, enabling users to automate online purchases. The app, which prioritizes user consent, is currently available in the U.S. and has quickly risen to the top of app store rankings.

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.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago XRP Surges 8% Amid Market Rally and Ripple Developments XRP's price increased by over 8% in 24 hours, driven by a broader crypto market rally and Ripple's ongoing innovations.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Tools for Humanity Launches World Money App with Stablecoin and Stripe Integration Tools for Humanity has introduced the World Money app, a self-custodial wallet that integrates stablecoins with Stripe for fiat transactions, expanding its services beyond identity verification.

Adoption · 1 month ago Ripple Integrates XRP and RLUSD for AI Payments with Stripe and Tempo Ripple has launched a new payment standard integrating XRP and RLUSD for AI-driven online services, developed in collaboration with Stripe and Tempo. This initiative aims to enhance the utility of Ripple's digital assets.

Compliance · 1 month ago Ripple Launches XRPL AI Starter Kit for Autonomous Payments with Stripe and Coinbase Ripple has introduced the XRPL AI Starter Kit, enabling AI systems to conduct payments autonomously on the XRP Ledger, integrated with Stripe and Coinbase's x402 protocol.

Security · 1 month ago China Tightens Travel Restrictions for Citizens Over National Security Concerns China has enacted new regulations restricting citizens' overseas travel, citing national security and tech-export risks. This move reflects heightened internal security measures amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

Adoption · 2 months ago Meta's Muse AI App Ranks 4th on App Store in First Day of Launch Meta's new AI app, Muse, achieved the number 4 spot on the App Store within 24 hours of its launch on September 8, 2023. The app is designed to function as a personal AI agent, handling various tasks on behalf of users.

Stablecoins · 2 months ago Visa and Credit Coop Launch Successful Onchain Lending Model with Zero Defaults Visa has partnered with Credit Coop to create an onchain lending model that has processed over $2.5 billion in settlements without any defaults since its launch in 2023.