Ripple Expands Payments Platform into Full-Stack Stablecoin Infrastructure
Ripple has expanded its payments platform into an end-to-end stablecoin and fiat infrastructure stack, surpassing $100 billion in processed volume across 60 markets.
Fiat Currency
Fiat currency is government-issued money that is not backed by a physical commodity like gold. Examples include the US dollar, euro, and yen. In the crypto world, fiat currencies are often used as reference points for pricing and trading digital assets. They also serve as on- and off-ramps between traditional financial systems and cryptocurrencies. Despite the rise of digital assets, fiat currencies remain dominant in everyday economic activity.
Visa and Stripe’s Bridge Expand Stablecoin Cards to 100-Plus Countries
Visa and Stripe-owned Bridge plan to expand stablecoin-linked card programs to more than 100 countries while piloting onchain settlement with Lead Bank.
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 initiative aims to shape the country’s final stablecoin framework.
Payoneer Files for US Bank Charter amid Fintech Push
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
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
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
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
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
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.
Telegram Introduces Mira AI Assistant with Blockchain and Payments Roadmap
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Telegram has launched Mira, a blockchain-based AI assistant integrated into chats, as the platform expands into AI services alongside crypto payments and commerce infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi Firm Launches First UAE-Registered Dollar Stablecoin
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Michael Turner
• 2 mins read
Universal Digital has introduced USDU, the first US dollar stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank, marking a milestone in the country’s regulated digital payments framework.
Barclays Takes First Stablecoin Equity Stake with Investment in Ubyx
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Daniel Brooks
• 3 mins read
Barclays has made its first equity investment tied to stablecoins, backing Ubyx as global banks look for regulated exposure to tokenized cash infrastructure without issuing tokens themselves.
Coinbase Report Flags Generational Shift as Young Investors Turn to Crypto
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Daniel Brooks
• 3 mins read
A new Coinbase-Ipsos survey shows younger US investors allocating significantly more of their portfolios to crypto and other non-traditional assets, signaling growing dissatisfaction with legacy finance.