X Introduces Smart Cashtags to Curb Crypto Spam and Asset Confusion
X plans to roll out Smart Cashtags linking tickers to specific crypto assets and contracts, aiming to reduce confusion and spam as regulators scrutinize the platform’s…
Digital Payments - Page 25
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
South Korea to Allow Corporate Crypto Investment after Nine-Year Ban
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to permit listed companies and professional investors to allocate up to 5% of equity to top cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year…
a16z Raises $15 Billion Fund to Boost US Crypto and AI
Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion to invest in crypto, blockchain, and AI startups, aiming to strengthen US leadership in technology and finance.
Rain Valuation Nears $2 Billion after $250 Million Series C Raise
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…
Stablecoin Payment Flows Could Reach $56T by 2030
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates stablecoin payment flows could rise to more than $56 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and demand in inflation-prone economies.
BlackRock Adds $900M in Bitcoin as Long-Term Selling Hits 2017 Lows
BlackRock added nearly $900 million in Bitcoin in early January as onchain data showed long-term holder selling falling to its lowest level since 2017, signaling easing…
Crypto.com Teams Up with Stripe to Enable Crypto Payments at Checkout
Crypto.com has partnered with Stripe to allow users to spend crypto balances directly at Stripe-powered merchants in the US, starting in January 2026.
India’s Tax Authorities Reinforce Central Bank Warnings on Crypto
India’s income tax department has echoed the Reserve Bank of India’s concerns on cryptocurrencies, citing enforcement gaps as policymakers prepare the 2026 Union Budget.
UAE Dirham Stablecoin Field Expands as RAKBank Secures Initial Approval
RAKBank has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin, adding another regulated lender to the country’s expanding digital payments landscape.
US Community Banks Push Congress to Close Stablecoin Yield Gap in GENIUS Act
US community banks are urging lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act to prevent stablecoin-linked yield programs, warning that the practice could accelerate deposit outflows and weaken…