IMF Says Tokenization Boosts Efficiency but Raises Financial Stability Risks
The IMF highlights tokenization’s potential to improve finance while warning of risks to stability, capital flows, and monetary sovereignty.
Digital Payments - Page 14
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
Coinbase Exec Says Senate CLARITY Deal Near as Yield Debate Continues
A Coinbase executive says lawmakers are close to a CLARITY Act deal, though disputes over stablecoin yield still delay progress.
Ripple Integrates Digital Assets Into Treasury Management Platform
Ripple adds digital asset capabilities to its treasury platform, enabling companies to manage crypto and fiat in one system.
B2C2 Selects Solana as Primary Network for Institutional Stablecoin Settlement
SBI Holdings-backed B2C2 names Solana as its main network for institutional stablecoin transactions, signaling a shift toward high-speed blockchain infrastructure.
Tether Taps KPMG for USDT Audit, Engages PwC Ahead of US Expansion
Tether hires KPMG for its first full USDT audit and brings in PwC as it prepares for U.S. expansion and potential fundraising.
Coinbase Pushes Back Against Stablecoin Yield Compromise in Senate Bill
Coinbase is resisting proposed limits on stablecoin yields in a U.S. Senate crypto bill, highlighting ongoing tensions between crypto firms and banks.
Bitpanda Launches Vision Chain to Connect EU Banks with Tokenized Assets
Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain, a blockchain network for European banks and fintechs to issue and settle tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II, using euro-denominated stablecoins.
Solana Launches Developer Platform with Mastercard and Western Union
Solana unveils a new developer platform for institutions, onboarding Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay.
Stablecoins Seen Gaining from AI Payments Despite Slow Early Adoption
Stablecoins may benefit from AI-driven payments over time, even as early usage remains limited, Bernstein says.
Senators Reach Compromise on Stablecoin Yield to Advance Crypto Bill
US senators strike a tentative deal on stablecoin yield, potentially clearing a major hurdle for advancing crypto market structure legislation.