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StanChart to Support StraitsX Stablecoin Reserves

Fintech News

StraitsX, a Singapore-licensed stablecoin issuer and digital payment infrastructure provider, has partnered with Standard Chartered to strengthen the reserve management of its U.S. Dollar (XUSD) and Singapore Dollar (XSGD) stablecoins. Standard Chartereds involvement brings institutional-grade reliability to the stablecoins.

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Sam Altman’s World Network Reportedly in Talks With Visa for Stablecoin Payments

Fintech News

Sam Altmans World Network is in talks with Visa to bring stablecoin payments to its self-custody crypto wallet, enabling users to spend crypto across Visas global merchant network, a source told CoinDesk. Worldcoin has faced mounting regulatory scrutiny in several jurisdictions, including Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Going on a Joint Venture: SCBHK, Animoca Brands and HKT Go on a Stablecoin Journey in Hong Kong

The Fintech Times

Stablecoins have a huge impact on the financial market as we know it, but more can still be done. Looking to take stablecoin usage to the next level in Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands , and HKT have announced a joint venture (JV) to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.

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Anchorage Digital to Acquire Stablecoin Issuer Mountain Protocol

Fintech News

Anchorage Digital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mountain Protocol, the Bermuda-based issuer of the USDM stablecoin. The move comes as Anchorage Digital looks to expand its stablecoin offering amid growing institutional demand and evolving U.S. The companys USDM stablecoin is fully backed by U.S.

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Paxos Launches USDG Stablecoin in the EU Under MiCA Compliance

Fintech News

Paxos has launched its stablecoin, Global Dollar (USDG) , in the European Union, with the rollout beginning on 1 July. The stablecoin is available through platforms including Kraken, Gate, Coinmetro, SwissBorg, Zodia Custody, Orbital, Hercle, CoinsPaid, Bitwyre, Bitnet and HiFi. It is supported on Ethereum, Solana and Ink blockchains.

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When do crypto firms need additional EU licences for stablecoin transfers? EBA issues guidance on the interplay between PSD2 and MiCA

The Payments Association

1 The Opinion provides supervisory guidance to EU national competent authorities (NCAs) on the application of PSD2 to CASPs and recommendations for longer-term legislative alignment under the upcoming third EU Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and the accompanying EU Payment Services Regulation (PSR).

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StraitsX Unveils Refreshed Brand, Plans New Features for Stablecoin Settlement

Fintech News

Singapore-based stablecoin infrastructure provider StraitsX has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as it expands its role in enabling compliant, real-time payment settlements. Its stablecoins, XSGD and XUSD, are among the first to be recognised under MAS forthcoming Single-Currency Stablecoin framework.