Barclays Takes First Stablecoin Equity Stake with Investment in Ubyx
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…
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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
US Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Potential Delay until 2027
A comprehensive US crypto market structure bill may not pass Congress until after the 2026 midterm elections, as political risk and conflict concerns weigh on bipartisan…
Tether Launches Scudo to Simplify On-Chain Gold Transactions
Tether introduced Scudo, a new unit of account for Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling simpler, fractional gold transactions and broader accessibility in digital payments.
Telegram Revenue Climbs 65% to $870M Fueled by Toncoin Activity
Telegram reported $870 million in revenue for H1 2025, up 65% from the prior year, driven largely by Toncoin-related activity despite a net loss of $222…
Ethereum Sets Record with $8 Trillion in Stablecoin Transfers in Q4 2025
Ethereum processed more than $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers in the fourth quarter of 2025. This underscores its role as the dominant settlement layer for on-chain…
Coinbase Expands Beyond Crypto with Stablecoins, Base and Super App Push for 2026
Coinbase is positioning stablecoins, its Base network and an expanded product suite at the center of its 2026 strategy as competition intensifies among crypto platforms pursuing…
Bitcoin Poised for Range-Bound Trading in 2026, Analysts Say
Analysts expect Bitcoin to enter 2026 supported by long-term institutional demand but constrained by macro uncertainty and derivatives-driven trading dynamics.
Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Interest Ban Could Benefit China
A Coinbase executive warned that restricting interest on US-issued stablecoins could weaken US competitiveness as China prepares to allow interest on its digital yuan.
Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for 11 Single-Token Strategy Crypto ETFs
Bitwise has filed with the US SEC to launch 11 single-token strategy crypto ETFs, targeting major altcoins and expanding regulated access beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
Strategy’s 2025 Bitcoin Buying Streak Ends with Modest Year-End Addition
Strategy capped an unusually active year of Bitcoin accumulation with a comparatively small December purchase, lifting its total holdings to nearly 673,000 BTC.