Tagged: stablecoins

July 24, 2026 @ 11:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), a card issuance and management platform, has partnered with Zerohash to enable stablecoin utilization. Clients of Marqeta may now integrate stablecoin payments into their products seamlessly. Zerohash will handle custody, compliance, and liquidity for the payment stablecoins while Marqeta manages card issuance,… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 11:27 am By JD Alois  |  

The GENIUS Act became law in 2025, but rules crafted by various regulators were due on July 18, 2026. Today, the American Fintech Council distributed a statement on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and its AML/CFT requirements. The OCC’s proposal is viewable… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Boerse Stuttgart Digital has taken a significant step in expanding its regulated digital asset offerings by integrating a euro-denominated stablecoin issued by a European banking group. The platform, recognized as a key infrastructure provider for institutional crypto services across Europe, has onboarded EUR CoinVertible from… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 6:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprise blockchain company Ripple has rolled out Ripple Mint, a platform designed to help institutional clients more efficiently handle its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. The new offering aims to help organizations to create, redeem, transfer across networks, and oversee RLUSD holdings either through a web-based console… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US based digital assets company Circle has entered into strategic collaborations with prominent local players Kakao Group and Toss Bank. These partnerships aim to test and advance blockchain-powered payment systems and stablecoin applications tailored to the Korean market. Circle, known mainly as the issuer of… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinShares (NASDAQ: CSHR) has indicated that stablecoins have evolved far beyond their original role as tools for crypto trading. They are increasingly forming the backbone of broader financial systems, blending traditional stability with yield opportunities. A recent CoinShares interview with Guy Young, founder of Ethena… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether‘s stablecoin, USDT, is navigating increased scrutiny under evolving US stablecoin regulations, with a looming compliance window that could reshape its availability on US based digital asset trading platforms. And as the cryptocurrency industry matures in 2026, federal lawmakers have introduced structured oversight to promote… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Japan’s logistics industry continues to grapple with severe workforce shortages driven by an aging population, declining birth rates, and regulatory changes limiting driver hours. As traditional recruitment struggles persist, financial tools are emerging as part of the solution. One key development involves the adoption of… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 4:38 am By JD Alois  |  

OKX Europe, a MiCA-approved platform, says it now offers a way to support USDT on accounts and then migrate these stablecoins to USDC. USDT is the largest stablecoin in the world by market cap, issued by Tether. USDC is issued by Circle and ranks 2nd… Read More

July 17, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stable, the Layer-1 blockchain developed in close alignment with Tether and backed by entities like Bitfinex, has rolled out StablePay, its flagship consumer application designed to transform how people and businesses handle stablecoin transactions. This move marks a significant step forward in creating practical, everyday… Read More

July 17, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has introduced a comprehensive new platform that streamlines the use of stablecoins for banks, fintech companies, and other payment providers. This development marks another milestone in the payments giant’s ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain technology into mainstream financial operations, offering a unified,… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 6:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) took a nice bounce this week following the news that Stripe and Advent are working on a deal to acquire the global payments firm. In the past week, PayPal shares moved up by over 25%, suggesting that markets see a deal… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Linux Foundation has officially activated a new initiative aimed at creating standardized, built-in payment capabilities for the web. This effort centers on the x402 protocol, designed to make financial transactions as straightforward as data exchanges between machines, applications, and AI systems. The x402 Foundation… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future issued a statement on an ongoing initiative for the United Kingdom and the United States to coordinate the developing digital asset regulatory environment. By working together, two leading financial jurisdictions can guide the rest of the… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Certificate Company, an affiliate of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIGR), has teamed up with Copper to integrate YLDS into the latter’s institutional custody services. This development provides qualified clients with a compliant avenue to generate returns on digital assets at the pace and… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mizuho Securities has revised its view on Circle Internet Group  (NYSE:CRCL), the company behind the widely used USDC stablecoin, signaling heightened risks in the digital asset space. The firm lowered its recommendation to underperform from neutral while trimming the target price to $50, down from… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Open Standard—a consortium of over 140 payments firms, banks, and institutions including Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase—launched OpenUSD (OUSD) on June 30, 2026. Backed 1:1 by USD reserves, this new stablecoin stands out by channeling nearly all interest income from its reserves directly to its partner… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, a keu player in the stablecoins and broader AI / digital assets sectors, announced its leadership of a $7 million Series A funding round for Pact Labs. The round also included contributions from Blockchange Ventures and Lasagna. This strategic move positions Pact Labs as… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 9:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin enablement firm Velocity has raised $38 million in Series A funding, according to a note from the firm. The funding round was led by FirstMark and Dragonfly. Other investors include Activant Capital, Capital One Ventures, QED Investors, Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures and Ripple. Based… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

One of Japan’s convenience store operators is preparing to accept payments in a yen-pegged stablecoin. This initiative highlights the growing integration of blockchain-based assets into traditional shopping experiences, potentially paving the way for faster, lower-cost transactions in a cash-heavy society. Lawson, recognized as Japan’s third-largest… Read More