Goldman Sachs Emerges as Largest Institutional Holder of XRP ETFs
XRP ETFs have surged to $1.53 billion in assets, with Goldman Sachs holding the largest institutional stake, signaling growing but still early-stage institutional adoption.
Digital Payments - Page 12
The Digital Payments topic covers the technologies, networks, and financial infrastructure transforming how value moves in the digital economy. This section includes updates on stablecoin adoption, blockchain-based settlement systems, cross-border payment rails, merchant integrations, fintech partnerships, and the use of digital assets in everyday transactions. It highlights regulatory developments, enterprise solutions, payment protocol upgrades, and the increasing role of Web3 in modern payment flows. Readers gain insights into how blockchain is reshaping global commerce through faster, more transparent, and programmable payment methods.
Latest Digital Payments News
ECB Signs Standards Agreements to Streamline Digital Euro Integration
The ECB has partnered with major European standards bodies to reuse existing payment frameworks for the digital euro, aiming to lower integration costs and improve interoperability.
OKX Expands US Institutional Push With BitGo Off-Exchange Settlement Integration
OKX is strengthening its US presence by adopting BitGo’s settlement infrastructure, enabling institutional clients to trade without pre-funding while assets remain in custody.
US Crypto Bill Nears Stablecoin Rewards Breakthrough Amid Ongoing Ethics Debate
Negotiations on a landmark US crypto bill are nearing agreement on stablecoin rewards, though debates over ethics and financial crime continue to pose challenges.
Mastercard Joins Blockchain Security Standards Council to Boost Industry-Wide Security
Mastercard has joined the Blockchain Security Standards Council, aiming to strengthen security, trust, and interoperability across blockchain and digital asset ecosystems.
DoorDash Partners with Tempo to Enable Stablecoin Payments
DoorDash is integrating stablecoin payments via Tempo’s blockchain, bringing crypto-powered payouts to its global driver and merchant network.
Coinbase x402 Launches Agentic.market for AI Agents
Coinbase unveils Agentic.market, an app store-like platform built on x402 that allows AI agents to access and transact with digital services autonomously.
Japan Tests Tokenized Government Bonds as Digital Collateral on Canton Network
Japan is exploring tokenized government bonds as digital collateral in a new blockchain pilot involving major banks and the Canton Network.
French Minister Urges Banks to Scale Euro Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits
France is pushing European banks to expand euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits, aiming to strengthen regional digital finance and reduce dependence on dollar-based systems.
UK FCA Seeks Feedback on Crypto Rules Ahead of 2027 Regulatory Rollout
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is gathering industry feedback on crypto rules covering stablecoins, custody, trading, and staking as it prepares for a full regulatory regime…