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WLFI Proposes Governance Staking and USD1 Incentives
World Liberty Financial has proposed a governance staking model alongside new incentives aimed at boosting adoption of its USD1 stablecoin.
FCA Selects Revolut and Peers for UK Stablecoin Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has selected four firms, including Revolut, to test stablecoin issuance and payments in a regulatory sandbox starting in Q1 2026. The…
US Seizes $61M in USDT Tied to Pig Butchering Scam
US authorities seized over $61 million in USDT linked to a large-scale pig butchering fraud scheme, highlighting increased enforcement against crypto-enabled scams.
Payoneer Files for US Bank Charter amid Fintech Push
Payoneer has applied for a US national trust bank charter as fintech and crypto firms increasingly seek regulated pathways to offer stablecoin and custody services.
Stripe Weighs Potential Acquisition of PayPal amid Payments Competition
Stripe is reportedly exploring an acquisition of PayPal or parts of its business as competitive pressures and strategic shifts reshape the global payments landscape.
Meta Eyes Stablecoin Return with Third-Party Integration in 2026
Meta is preparing to relaunch stablecoin payments later this year, leveraging a third-party vendor and a new wallet to navigate regulatory and operational challenges.
Coinbase Stablecoin Revenue Seen Surging with USDC Payments Growth
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates Coinbase’s USDC-related revenue could rise significantly if stablecoin payments adoption accelerates, even as lawmakers debate tighter yield rules.
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Polymarket Bets Top $3M on ZachXBT’s Next Crypto Exposure
A Polymarket market on which crypto firm ZachXBT may expose next has attracted nearly $3 million in volume. Traders currently assign the highest odds to Solana platform Meteora.
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RedotPay Considers US IPO at $4B Valuation
Stablecoin payments firm RedotPay is reportedly evaluating a US IPO that could raise over $1 billion and value the company above $4 billion. The move follows a year of significant fundraising and rapid user…
ProShares GENIUS ETF Debut Strengthens Tokenized Money Fund Case
ProShares’ GENIUS money market ETF posted $17 billion in first-day volume, highlighting rising demand for cash-management vehicles as tokenized funds and stablecoins reshape liquidity markets.