Stablecoins Expand into Payroll and Daily Payments
A new global survey shows rising use of stablecoins for salaries and everyday spending, highlighting growing real-world utility beyond trading.
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A new global survey shows rising use of stablecoins for salaries and everyday spending, highlighting growing real-world utility beyond trading.
The Bank of England has launched a six-month pilot to test how tokenized assets could settle in sterling using distributed-ledger technology.
An ECB executive said the digital euro is becoming a strategic necessity as geopolitical tensions expose Europe’s reliance on non-European payment systems.
Ripple has introduced a new corporate treasury platform that integrates cash management with digital asset operations following its acquisition of GTreasury.
OKX has introduced a Mastercard-linked payment card in Europe that allows verified users to spend USDC and USDG through a regulated issuer.
Zerohash is in discussions to raise $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation after stepping away from acquisition talks with Mastercard.
Nearly 40% of UK bank transfers to crypto exchanges are blocked or delayed, according to a new industry survey that raises concerns over debanking and the…
Bybit EU has launched Bitcoin cashback for its payment card, allowing users to earn BTC on everyday spending under a regulated European framework.
Megatel Homes plans to launch a crypto-based rewards platform for renters after receiving a no-action letter from the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling select clients to fund and receive payouts using stablecoins across approved markets.
South Korea’s KB Kookmin Card has filed a patent for a hybrid credit card system that allows users to spend stablecoins through existing card infrastructure.
Pakistan has reportedly signed an agreement with a Trump-linked crypto firm to explore using a dollar-pegged stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Stablecoin payment volumes on Revolut rose sharply in 2025, signaling growing retail use of blockchain-based dollars for everyday transactions.
Polygon Labs agreed to acquire Coinme and Sequence in deals valued above $250 million, strengthening its regulated stablecoin payments infrastructure.
Stablecoin payments firm Rain raised $250 million in a Series C round led by ICONIQ, pushing its valuation to nearly $2 billion as it accelerates global…