Payments Dive

JULY 17, 2025

Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Retail Banking Restaurants Regulations & Policy Risk Technology B2B An article from Mastercard, Visa play down stablecoin threat The giant card networks are sifting through the opportunities and threats that stablecoins present for their businesses.

Stablecoins

Finovate

JUNE 18, 2025

That’s because it is not only the first stablecoin legislation to gain real bipartisan traction, but it will also serve as a foundation for the US to begin a digital asset ecosystem. Stablecoins gain legitimacy and clarity As a decentralized finance tool, stablecoins have long been grouped together with their crypto cousin bitcoin.

Stablecoins

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 Review

APRIL 8, 2025

Austin, Texas, April 8th, 2025, FinanceWire Voltage , the premier Lightning Payments Platform, today announced that it has partnered with BitGo , a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions,to enable faster, cheaper, and more efficient Bitcoin transactions.

Bitcoin

Fintech Review

MARCH 19, 2025

Miami, Florida, March 19th, 2025, FinanceWire Next Layer Capital has officially become a member of Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC), an initiative led by BTC Inc to accelerate corporate Bitcoin adoption. This strategic move aligns the firm with a corporate network of teams integrating and advancing Bitcoin initiatives.

Bitcoin

Finextra

JULY 22, 2025

Alternatively, buyers may prefer cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins—digital assets pegged to fiat currencies but operating on blockchain infrastructure. Your organization likely has settlement bank accounts in a few major currencies and automatically converts everything to them.

Settlement

The Fintech Times

APRIL 14, 2025

Stablecoins are proving to be popular among the unbanked in Mexico. ” With Starknet set to become the first Layer-2 to settle on both Ethereum and Bitcoin, increasing the latters utility as part of its mission to make payments more accessible, its commitment to Chipi Pay aligns with its core vision for DeFi.

Stablecoins

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 8, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Friday 8 August 2025. He is currently CFO at St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust , as well as being a trustee of national youth charity EmployabilityUK and on the board of advisors of fintech GFA Exchange.

FinTech

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Shift4 merchants will be able to accept payments in a variety of cryptocurrencies from around the world, including Bitcoin , Ethereum, Solana, US Dollar Coin (USDC) and other major stablecoins. The post Shift4 Enables Global Merchants to Accept Crypto Payments With New Launch appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Cryptocurrency

Fintech Review

MARCH 24, 2025

This first-of-its-kind integration enables businesses to adopt Bitcoin and stablecoins with full compliance, aligning with the SAB 121 repeal and stablecoin expansion on Lightning. At the same time, stablecoins are now live on the Lightning Network.

Bitcoin

The Fintech Times

JULY 7, 2025

Ensuring it remains a frontrunner in this shift, Mercado Bitcoin (MB), the digital asset platform in Latin America (LatAm), is planning to tokenise over $200million RWAs on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). ” The post Mercado Bitcoin Tokenises $200million RWAs on XRPL as Sector Set for Enormous Growth appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Bitcoin

Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

Stablecoins can settle in seconds, smart contracts can execute “if-this-then-that” logic without humans in the loop and tokenised assets can move 24/7 across jurisdictions. Could stablecoins be the new fuel behind an AI-driven economy? reshaping the economic landscape around us: AI and stablecoins.”

Stablecoins

The Fintech Times

MARCH 11, 2025

Having secured the green light from the CNMV, BBVA plans to launch a new crypto service for its customers, which will enable them to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ether transactions through its existing banking app. BBVA Switzerland launched the Bitcoin custody and trading service to all its private banking clients in June 2021.

Security

Finovate

AUGUST 1, 2025

This week’s edition of Finovate Global reviews the latest fintech news from Hong Kong. RD Technologies raises $40 million in advance of stablecoin licensing Hong Kong-based stablecoin infrastructure firm RD Technologies has secured $40 million in Series A2 funding.

Stablecoins

Fintech Review

APRIL 10, 2025

This upgrade enables the fastest and lowest-cost Bitcoin transactions while also supporting cheaper, instant Tether transfersaligning with Tethers recent announcement to issue its stablecoin on Lightning, as revealed at the Plan B El Salvador Conference.

Settlement

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) have become a big part of todays evolving fintech landscape, as consumers seek faster, more convenient, and secure ways to pay. Popular Examples : Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC (stablecoins). By 2026, BNPL is expected to grow by 15% annually. have used it for purchases.

Alternative Payment Methods

Fintech News

JANUARY 20, 2025

These include Ethereum for smart contracts, Tether as a stablecoin, and many others that cater to diverse needs in the financial and technological landscape. The post How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Singapore (2025) appeared first on Fintech Singapore. What are Cryptocurrency Exchanges?

Cryptocurrency

Finextra

JUNE 10, 2025

In the United States alone, over 6,000 merchants already accept Bitcoin payments, and a Deloitte survey reveals that 85% of retailers see crypto as a tool to engage new audiences. What’s more, crypto users typically spend twice as much as those using traditional cards. Retailers are responding.

Settlement

Finovate

DECEMBER 11, 2024

There are a handful of topics that seem to be dominating the conversation in fintech as we wrap up 2024, and here’s what you’ll need to know as we head into 2025. The conversation is no longer just about Bitcoin and speculative trading. It does, however, need to be considered. Open banking/ Section 1033 For U.S.

FinTech

The Fintech Times

JULY 7, 2025

Spanish banking group BBVA has launched bitcoin and ether trading and custody services for retail customers through its mobile app, expanding its regulated digital asset offering across Europe. The post BBVA Launches Crypto Trading and Custody Services for Retail Customers in Spain appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Stablecoins

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins are particularly gaining traction in eCommerce due to lower payment processing fees, global accessibility, and no chargebacks. Fintech companies are spearheading this trend by offering embedded payment solutions that integrate directly into eCommerce platforms.

Payment Solutions

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

.” FV Bank now offers multiple ways for customers to fund their VISA debit cards, including: USD USDC stablecoin deposits, with auto-conversion Conversion of digital assets held in custody accounts like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDC, USDT, POL, DOGE, and DOT directly to USD using FV Bank’s Convert feature The post FV Bank Announces Launch (..)

Debit Card

Finextra

JUNE 2, 2025

Location Joburg Followers 5 Opinions 22 Follow Unfollow Open Banking has moved from regulatory idea to industry reality, driving transformation by enabling secure, permissioned data sharing between financial institutions and third-party fintechs. The impact has been profound at a macro level. Open Banking broke those bundles apart.

Finance

Finextra

JULY 23, 2025

As fintech continues to evolve, understanding these technologies is essential for staying ahead in a competitive landscape. For a comprehensive understanding of how fintech innovations are shaping the financial sector, refer to the federal reserve’s overview of fintech innovations. 04 July Is a Bitcoin Supply Shock on the Way?

AI

The Fintech Times

JULY 3, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 3 July 2025. Rostro Group , a fintech and financial services firm, has named Constantina Georgiadou as head of public relations and communications.

FinTech

Fintech Review

APRIL 8, 2025

New York, New York, April 8th, 2025, FinanceWire Testnet Opens Door to Decentralized Trading, Borrowing, Earning, and Stablecoins on Bitcoins Foundation Bitcoins market cap sits close to $2 trillion, but its potential remains largely untapped, locked behind centralized solutions. Users can learn more at alpenlabs.io

Bitcoin

Finextra

JULY 22, 2025

Wise and Revolut have emerged as two of the most active drivers of the global fintech market. How Wise and Revolut Compare Wise is focused on its positioning as an ethical fintech company. The Swiss Army Knife of Fintech Both Wise and Revolut have plans to become the go-to app for everything financial.

Payment APIs and Integration

Finextra

JUNE 6, 2025

That said, the risks of using unstable cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, needs to be noted. The solution in this case could be stablecoins, the rate of which is linked to other assets. Fluctuations in value can affect the size of the debt.

BNPL

Finextra

JULY 21, 2025

The House of Representatives prepared to take up the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins and the CLARITY Act to provide a market structure for digital assets. In fact, Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a total net asset value of $137 billion since their launch in 2024 – the fastest asset to reach this figure in history.

Regulations

Fintech Weekly

JULY 29, 2025

Discover top fintech news and events! Subscribe to FinTech Weekly's newsletter Read by executives at JP Morgan, Coinbase, Blackrock, Klarna and more There’s a moment happening in finance right now that isn’t loud, but it’s deep. Integrating stablecoins into enterprise operations is also a strategic choice.

Stablecoins

Payments Dive

JUNE 17, 2025

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FedNow

Fintech Weekly

JULY 24, 2025

Discover top fintech news and events! Subscribe to FinTech Weekly's newsletter Read by executives at JP Morgan, Coinbase, Blackrock, Klarna and more The gig economy has long been treated as a temporary solution. At FinTech Weekly, we've followed how fintech platforms are beginning to close this gap. gig economy.

Economy

Payments Dive

AUGUST 4, 2025

It has emerged as an issue after JPMorgan Chase said last month it would begin charging fintechs that seek to aggregate and use consumer data that JPMorgan Chase has collected. Other banks could follow suit as fintechs seek to amass data from many financial institutions. The decision by JPMorgan, the largest U.S.

Visa

Finextra

JULY 28, 2025

" Despite reconsidering its CBDC initiative, the BOE has not fully embraced stablecoins either. Bailey has raised concerns over the emergence of stablecoins, warning against the risks of stablecoin domination. stating "if commercial bank innovations succeed, I question why we need to introduce a new form of money."

CBDC

Payments Dive

AUGUST 4, 2025

Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Retail Banking Restaurants Regulations & Policy Risk Technology B2B An article from Shuffle: Finzly, Bitcoin Depot and PayIt Fintech companies made new CFO and other executive appointments last month as they brace for economic and regulatory headwinds.

Bitcoin

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 25, 2025

SoFi adds crypto services and blockchain-powered remittances US fintech SoFi is taking advantage of the changing regulatory landscape under the Trump administration to reintroduce crypto services. From later this year, SoFi customers will be able to buy, sell, and hold a selection of crypto currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Blockchain