Tagged: stablecoins

June 15, 2026 @ 4:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitso, a Latin American crypto platform, says that stablecoin usage by business customers has increased by 81% year over year. The company provided the update during the Stablecoin Conference 2026 in Mexico City. Bitso did not share aggregate amounts to provide data on actual usage…. Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MassPay Holdings LLC and  Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  have formed a strategic alliance to deliver seamless stablecoin-enabled disbursement solutions to enterprises around the globe. The collaboration integrates MassPay’s extensive payout network with Coinbase’s robust digital asset infrastructure, allowing businesses to handle funding, storage, and international transfers in USDC and… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Anchorage Digital highlights how digital assets have shifted from experimental pilots to a maturing ecosystem ripe for mainstream banking involvement. Released in June 2026, the analysis underscores converging factors—regulatory advancements, proper infrastructure, and rising institutional interest—that… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has teamed up with Brale to test private stablecoin settlement options for institutional payments. Announced on June 4, 2026, the proof-of-concept leverages SBC—a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Brale—on the Canton Network. This initiative evaluates privacy-enhanced blockchain infrastructure to enable faster, more… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has launched a new advertising campaign that warns the public about the risk of crypto. The banking sector believes they are currently under threat because of the emergence of digital assets and have sought to undermine its development,… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At the Visa Payments Forum 2026, the global payments providers revealed a suite of technologies centered on artificial intelligence, stablecoins, and enhanced digital tokens. According to the update from Visa (NYSE: V), these developments aim to support the rise of intelligent and programmable commerce while… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has teamed up with fintech firm Cardless to launch useful credit card products. This offering stands out from more traditional credit and lending products by allowing consumers to leverage their holdings in stablecoins, particularly USDC, as collateral or through integrated rewards mechanisms, providing… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global HR focused firm Deel has launched a stablecoin-based wallet that allows independent contractors to receive, hold, grow, and spend earnings in a US dollar-based stablecoin. This Deel product update, enabled by financial technology infrastructure from Stripe and its ecosystem partners, addresses various challenges faced… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global finance and digital assets firms are now joining forces in a landmark collaboration aimed at introducing a new stablecoin solution. Stripe, Visa (NYSE: V), and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) are said to be backing efforts to create a dedicated platform, with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) actively considering joining… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 12:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  Stablecoins or digital tokens pegged to dominant fiat currencies such as the US dollar or the Euro have evolved thanks to major improvements to their underlying technology as well as progressive regulations under the Trump Administration. And whenever the United States leads in an… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 5:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken , part of Payward, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Tempo, which is described as a specialized Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for stablecoin transactions. This collaboration aims to streamline infrastructure for high-volume on-chain money movement, providing fintech companies, neobanks, remittance… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has introduced upgrades to its existing settlement infrastructure, introducing greater timing flexibility and support for regulated stablecoins. The initiative aims to provide issuers and acquirers with enhanced control over transaction settlements, accommodating faster-paced financial demands in today’s digital environment. The changes encompass intraday… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransferMate Global Payments has reportedly chosen BVNK as its key partner for stablecoin infrastructure. This collab now aims to introduce real-time stablecoin settlements into one of the industry’s most extensive regulated payment networks, offering businesses cost-effective options for international money movement. TransferMate stands out as… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 10:11 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom has been slow to adopt innovations in stablecoins. While frequently lumped alongside crypto, stablecoins are better described as the future of payments and transfers: improved technology to the current tech rails that enable businesses and consumers to pay bills, purchase items, and… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 3:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs, a key player in blockchain solutions for finance, has unveiled new collaborations that introduce its USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), to institutional users across Turkey. Announced recently this month, the initiative involves alliances with three key local platforms: BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo. This… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 6:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Blockchain Association has submitted a letter it sent to the US Department of the Treasury regarding the regulation of stablecoins. Treasury has requested feedback on details pertaining to the issuance and management of stablecoins as defined by the GENIUS Act. The Blockchain Association agrees… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MoneyGram has launched MGUSD, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin built natively on the Stellar blockchain. This development positions the established remittance platform to leverage blockchain technology for faster, more efficient, and inclusive financial services worldwide. MGUSD aims to act as the core infrastructure element within MoneyGram’s… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 4:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Visiting with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business last week, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon slammed the CLARITY Act and, specifically, Coinbase. Dimon also speculated that stablecoins may become a “huge problem.” Dimon kicked things off by stating that if you take deposits like a bank, you… Read More

May 31, 2026 @ 11:55 am By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong’s monetary authority said regulated stablecoins in the city are expected to be launched in the next few months, as it moves digital finance initiatives from experimentation to real-value transactions. Howard Lee, deputy chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, said Hong Kong’s… Read More

May 30, 2026 @ 1:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium, a provider of real-time international payment solutions, has formed an alliance with Circle in order to enhance stablecoin capabilities in global transactions. Announced on May 27, 2026, from San Francisco and New York, the collaboration integrates USDC-powered settlements directly with Nium’s extensive payout network,… Read More