Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

Location Joburg Followers 5 Opinions 23 Follow Unfollow For years, stablecoins existed in a regulatory grey zone – popular as “digital cash” but lacking official oversight. policymakers have sketched out the first federal framework for payment stablecoins. This means the “stable” in stablecoin is now legally enforceable.

Embedded Finance

Fintech Finance

MAY 20, 2025

As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) prepares to take over full responsibility for regulating UK payments, new research from Equals Money reveals that combating fraud and tackling widespread delays are top priorities for higher-risk players in the industry. ” says Campbell. ” says Campbell.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 20, 2025

Singapore embraces digital currencies, combining cutting-edge innovation with solid regulations to ensure a safe trading environment. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) keeps the market secure through rules that protect investors while encouraging growth. Youre in the right place. What are Cryptocurrency Exchanges?

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Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

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Stablecoins

The Fintech Times

JULY 10, 2025

Backed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) , the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Treasury, the project is led by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC).

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Tearsheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In late 2020, PayPal took its first crypto leap, letting users buy, sell, and hold select digital currencies within their accounts. By 2024, its stablecoin PYUSD initially launched on Ethereum expanded to Solana for faster, lower-cost transactions. PYUSD is now on both Ethereum and Solana.

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Finextra

JUNE 25, 2025

Home Announcements Crypto GFT makes bank stablecoin play External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. 0 8 hours Be the first to comment External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra.

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Finextra

JUNE 10, 2025

These consumers may be shopping for luxury items, but they also want to pay for groceries, plane tickets, and even fast food with digital currency. External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Retailers are responding.

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Finextra

JUNE 25, 2025

External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. For Ukrainian fintech, this is a chance to become part of the European ecosystem, not just its periphery.

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Finextra

JULY 27, 2025

Integration Bus: Connects ERP/TMS, SWIFT gateways, AML/KYC services, and tax authorities and translating between token events and legacy formats. Payment Authorization: Treasury defines smart contract on invoice match further lock CBDC tokens in escrow. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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Finovate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Singapore-based fintech announced this week that it is planning to expand its crypto offerings in 2025 to include both a stablecoin and an exchange-traded fund (ETF) product. Project Guardian is sponsored by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Finishing 2024 on a busy note, Crypto.com is already eyeing the new year.

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The Payments Association

JULY 18, 2025

Across the EU, operational resilience, real-time payments, and the steady rollout of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) are redefining compliance baselines for digital finance. Globally, preparations for central bank digital currencies and evolving open finance frameworks signal longer-term structural change.

Regulations

Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

Stablecoins vs. Fiat for E-commerce. Stablecoins Pros. Reduced Transaction Costs and Fees (including cross-border) Stablecoin transactions are significantly faster than traditional methods, often confirmed in seconds or minutes. There is a need to re-establish Trust between Buyers and Sellers. Pros and Cons.

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The Paypers

JUNE 23, 2025

Subscribe News | Interviews | Voice of the Industry | Watch & Learn | Reports | Cross Border Ecommerce Research | Company Database | Events News Nauru establishes a crypto asset regulator Monday 23 June 2025 15:45 CET | News The Government of Nauru has enacted legislation creating a regulatory body to oversee activities involving digital assets.

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Payments Dive

JULY 21, 2025

Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Dive Brief: Transferring money via stablecoins is a viable substitute for traditional payment rails, American Express CEO Steve Squeri told investors Friday during an earnings call. No,” Squeri said of stablecoins. Will they replace the existing payment rails? Theres more to play out,” he said.

Stablecoins

Finextra

JUNE 27, 2025

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Payments Dive

JULY 24, 2025

The letter was sent five days after Trump signed the Genius Act into law Friday, offering a regulatory framework for stablecoins, amidst a backdrop of potential higher fees for financial transactions. On Monday, Trump’s social media company announced a $2 billion purchase of digital currencies. Most Popular Block agrees to $12.5M

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Finextra

JUNE 27, 2025

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Fintech News

APRIL 10, 2024

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a report, “Stablecoins: Regulatory Responses to Their Promise of Stability,” analysing the regulatory environments for stablecoins across seven distinct jurisdictions.

Stablecoins

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It’s been more than a year in the making — with no shortage of caution and criticism by lawmakers and regulators here in the states and in Europe — but Libra, the digital currency backed by Facebook and a revolving cast of other tech firms, could debut as early as next month. Morgan stablecoin, known as JPM Coin, geared toward B2B.

Digital Currency

Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, plans to introduce a stablecoin tied directly to the US dollar (USD), pending regulatory approvals. With the stablecoin market currently valued at approximately US$150 billion and expected to soar to over US$2.8

Stablecoins

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The age of digital currencies might be fully upon us, but key questions swirl about how to issue and regulate cryptos – especially stablecoins. Bitcoin and other offerings have not yet evolved into real alternatives to sovereign monetary activities, but stablecoins present challenges. In a paper that debuted Tuesday (Nov.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The growing adoption of stablecoins across Asia marks a significant shift in the regions financial landscape. dollar-pegged stablecoins like USDT and USDC primarily dominate the cryptocurrency topography. Tether (CNHt) Tether CNHt is a stablecoin that is pegged to the offshore Chinese Yuan (CNY). Traditionally, U.S.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

JUNE 19, 2024

Stablecoins have been rising in conversation within the financial ecosystem of Singapore. As the name implies, stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference asset, such as the US Dollar or gold.

Stablecoins

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The regulator of the nation’s banks has issued its first guidance on stablecoins , the cryptocurrency backed by traditional currency. . A letter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published on Monday (Sept. Allaire said this has been a long time coming.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

While this can be exciting to witness, it also shows bitcoin’s massively unreliable nature — especially as a currency for goods and services. This is where stablecoins come into play. Stablecoins are much more fixed than normal cryptocurrencies. without the extreme volatility that comes with most other types of digital coins.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the payment landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the integration of advanced technologies, growing use of alternative payment methods and the rise of digital currencies. Total spending in the region for digital wallets amounted to almost US$10 trillion in 2023, led mostly by China.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

The European Union (EU) is preparing to update its cryptocurrency rules that could make it more difficult for stablecoin projects, such as Facebook Inc.’s Last fall, the Libra Association petitioned the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority ( FINMA ) for a Swiss payment system license for its planned cryptocurrency.

Stablecoins

The Payments Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

On 30 October 2023, HM Treasury (HMT) issued its long-awaited policy document on the regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins in the UK. Although there are a number of steps to go before the stablecoin regime comes into effect (with implementation anticipated in 2025), the 2023 papers give helpful insights into the direction of the new regime.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

MAY 28, 2024

This move will enable clients to accept PYUSD as a payment method and facilitate cross-border transactions using the stablecoin. PYUSD, a US dollar-denominated stablecoin, is fully backed by US dollar deposits, US treasuries, and similar cash equivalents.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued stablecoin guidance, and Deutsche Bank intends to decrease the size of its brick-and-mortar footprint. Plus, Mesh Payments has launched a cardless payment offering that makes recurring and one-time payments easier.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

5) that digital currencies like Facebook’s Libra have no place in the European Union unless the consequences and pitfalls are adequately sorted out, Reuters reported. “No Tackling the challenges raised by global stablecoins requires a coordinated global response. EU finance ministers came to an agreement on Thursday (Dec.

Digital Currency

Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Transforming Payments with CBDCs Singapores proactive exploration of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) underscores its commitment to financial innovation and inclusion. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is leading initiatives to promote the safe and innovative use of digital currencies, setting a global benchmark.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

MAY 27, 2024

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have largely existed in the virtual realm, with transactions initiated primarily through web and mobile interfaces. It was a contactless payment on POS using a card issued by Eurasian Bank JSC on the Way4 digital payments software system.

CBDC

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

The Bank of Ghana continues to consider the creation of a digital currency, GhanaWeb reported. Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, the bank’s first deputy governor, reportedly said during a digital workshop that the bank remains steadfast in facilitating innovation and piloting ideas like a central bank cryptocurrency.

Digital Currency

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Of note, two-thirds (67%) of respondents expressed an interest in trading cryptocurrencies, with a nearly half showing a keen interest in Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and stablecoins. Paxos also supports Chainlink’s PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin issued by Paxos under PayPal’s banner. trillion by December 2023.

Cryptocurrency

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Facebook's proposed global digital currency Libra is expected to get pushback from G7 leaders who are anticipated to publicly oppose the project due to a lack of regulations, according to a Reuters report on Monday (Oct. The fear is that stablecoins could be used for money laundering and terrorist financing, among other crimes.

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