Circle Gains ADGM License as UAE Expands Regulated Digital Asset Framework
Circle secured a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi Global Market, strengthening its position in the Middle East as the UAE accelerates the development of…
Digital Payments - Page 29
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
MetaPlanet Advances Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with New MARS Preferred Shares
Metaplanet is moving forward with a new preferred-equity instrument aimed at expanding its corporate Bitcoin holdings, drawing on a framework pioneered by Strategy’s widely watched STRC…
Binance Secures Landmark Global License under ADGM Framework
Binance has become the first crypto exchange to obtain a global license under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulatory framework, marking a significant shift in digital-asset oversight.
BitGo Expands Custody Offering to Include IOTA
BitGo integrates IOTA into its custody services, enabling compliant, insured institutional access and liquidity solutions for the growing digital asset ecosystem.
EU Plan Expands ESMA Authority over Crypto and Capital Markets
The European Commission has proposed expanding ESMA’s supervisory powers over crypto firms and key market infrastructure as the bloc seeks to streamline oversight and close competitiveness…
Kraken and Deutsche Börse Forge Partnership to Connect Traditional and Digital Markets
Kraken and Deutsche Börse partner to deliver institutional access across crypto, tokenized markets, and derivatives, integrating trading, custody, and FX liquidity across geographies.
UK Formally Recognizes Crypto as Distinct Category of Property
The UK has enacted legislation that formally designizes digital assets as a separate category of property, providing stronger legal clarity for ownership, recovery, and litigation involving…
Binance Appoints Yi He as Co-CEO, Exchange Approaches 300 Million Users
Binance has appointed co-founder Yi He as co-CEO, expanding its senior leadership structure. Meanwhile, the company has approached 300 million global users.
Kraken to Acquire Backed Finance to Expand Tokenized Asset Offering
Kraken has reached an agreement to acquire Backed Finance, a firm that tokens traditional assets like stocks and ETFs.
European Banks Form qivalis to Launch Euro-Pegged Stablecoin
A consortium of 10 major European banks has created a new company, qivalis, to develop a euro-based stablecoin aimed at strengthening Europe’s position in digital payments.