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Mastercard Advances Stablecoin Use for Consumer Payments, Merchant Settlements

Fintech News

In partnership with OKX, Mastercard is launching the OKX Card to give users more convenient access to digital funds and engage more people in blockchain applications. Exchanges and platforms such as Wirex, Bit2Me, Lirium, Notabene, Coins.ph, and Mercado Bitcoin have adopted the system.

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How PayPal is bridging crypto and commerce through payments

Tearsheet

Fast-forward to today, a Bitcoin-focused product strategy within the lineup seems to be a safer bet. Its early, all-in stance on Bitcoin now seems like a stroke of genius, given that crypto markets are maturing, Bitcoin is reaching new peaks, and a new administration is seemingly opening the door to crypto and Web3.

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Mercado Bitcoin Tokenises $200million RWAs on XRPL as Sector Set for Enormous Growth

The Fintech Times

According to a 2025 report by Ripple , the blockchain-based digital payments company, and the Boston Consulting Group , the management consulting firm, the tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs) is projected to grow from $0.6trillion in 2025 to $19trillion in 2033.

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Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin on Global Exchanges Today

Fintech News

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has launched its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD) , on global exchanges today. RLUSD is fully backed by US dollar deposits, government bonds, and cash equivalents, aiming to ensure stability and reliability.

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FBI Says North Korean Actors Behind Bybit’s US$1.5 Billion Crypto Heist

Fintech News

In a public announcement, the FBI detailed that the malicious actors swiftly converted the stolen assets into bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, dispersing them across numerous blockchain addresses. This incident, referred to by the FBI as “TraderTraitor,” marks one of the largest digital currency heists to date.

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Lunu Pay Partners With Ingenico to Revolutionise Crypto Payments in Retail

Fintech Finance

Through this partnership, Ingenico’s Android-based POS terminals will now support crypto payments, allowing merchants to accept leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, alongside over 70 crypto wallets, including Binance, Coinbase, and Trust Wallet.

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How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Singapore (2025)

Fintech News

Compared to traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies operate on decentralised networks, often powered by blockchain technology. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency form that uses cryptographic technology to secure transactions and control the creation of new units.