The Payments Association

DECEMBER 17, 2024

RLUSD is an enterprise-grade, USD-denominated stablecoin created with trust, utility, and compliance at its core, backed by Ripples years of experience working with crypto and the existing financial system. RLUSD is available on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains, offering flexibility and scalability for various financial use cases.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Singapore-based digital payment infrastructure provider and stablecoin issuer, StraitsX , is teaming up with Standard Chartered to enhance the reserve management of its stablecoins. The post Standard Chartered Set to Support Reserve Management of StraitsX Stablecoins in Singapore and US appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 5, 2025

Ozean , a blockchain for Real-World Assets (RWA) yield launched by Clearpool , is joining forces with First Digital , a Hong Kong-based group offering global multi-asset custodial, trust, payments and stablecoin solutions, as part of WakeMaker, Ozean’s accelerator programme.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal ‘s USD stablecoin, will now be available on the Solana blockchain. The news was announced at Consensus 2024 , the long-running cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 event. ” The simplified experience of PayPal and Venmo wallets shows PYUSD as a unified balance regardless of the blockchain.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2025

Unifying global fiat and stablecoin payments, stablecoin payments infrastructure provider BVNK has announced a new embedded wallet. They have existed in today’s market for some time but have had limited capabilities to manage stablecoin, crypto and fiat payments in one place. Why stablecoins?

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Finextra

APRIL 4, 2024

Crypto and blockchain giant Ripple is launching its own dollar-pegged stablecoin.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

PayPal has used its own stablecoin to make an additional investment in blockchain risk management specialist Chaos Labs.

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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 said Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Siam Commercial Bank ( SCB ), alongside its venture arm SCB 10X and Lightnet , has launched Thailand’s first cross-border payment system utilising stablecoins, according to CoinGape. The use of stablecoins also streamlines currency conversion processes, facilitating easier transfers between digital and local currencies.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

This initiative aims to offer users more convenience by enabling the conversion of digital currencies, like stablecoins, into spendable funds within their GrabPay Wallets. The supported stablecoins at this stage include StraitsX Singapore Dollar (XSGD), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC). experiences among its users in Singapore.

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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.

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Finextra

APRIL 25, 2024

Visa has teamed up with blockchain data provider Allium Labs to build a dashboard that helps people make sense of stablecoin activity.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 26, 2025

BVNK , a stablecoin payment infrastructure provider, is joining forces with First Digital , the group behind First Digital USD, in a move to bolster the adoption of the USD-backed stablecoin within the crypto ecosystem.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has acquired web3 security solutions provider Hexagate. The acquisition aligns with Chainalysis’ mission to build trust in blockchain ecosystems by integrating Hexagate’s machine learning-based threat detection and prevention technology, benefiting chains, protocols, and exchanges.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Paxos, the leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, today introduced Global Dollar (USDG) - a US dollar-backed stablecoin that is substantively compliant with MAS’ upcoming stablecoin framework. Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Paxos’s affiliate, Paxos Global Pte.

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Finovate

JUNE 3, 2024

PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), was officially added to the Solana Blockchain last week. This shift comes after the California-based company launched on Ethereum blockchain last summer. Now, PayPal stablecoin users can send PYUSD on Ethereum or Solana when transferring out to external wallets.

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Fintech News

JUNE 11, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has finalised its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, a regulated digital asset custodian, after securing necessary regulatory approvals. Following this acquisition, Ripple has announced plans to launch a USD-backed stablecoin.

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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. Operating on Ethereum and other blockchain networks, XSGD boasts a market cap exceeding $18 million. Traditionally, U.S.

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Finextra

MAY 29, 2024

PayPal's PYUSD is now available on the Solana blockchain in a move that the company says will make its stablecoin faster and cheaper to use.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Paxos, a regulated blockchain and digital asset solutions provider, now supports Chainlink’s PayPal USD (PYUSD) price feed on the Ethereum mainnet. This collaboration aims to streamline the adoption of PYUSD, a USD-backed stablecoin issued by Paxos under PayPal’s banner.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Most of these centre on how firms handle digital assets, particularly stablecoins, as well as the operational and legal adjustment needed to navigate the changing landscape. Stablecoins, as a subset of digital assets, have been a focal point of both the Bill and the FCAs regulatory discussions.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 27, 2024

BVNK , global stablecoin payment provider, announces the launch of a new product, Layer1. This self-hosted, self-custody digital asset infrastructure helps businesses launch stablecoin payments quickly and securely, while keeping full control and privacy over their digital assets.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Berry Investing, Argentina By leveraging blockchain technology, stablecoins and tokenised real-world assets (RWAs), Berry aims to improve accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation in the retail investing world. Fact Finance, Brazil Fact Finance bridges real-world data to the blockchain.

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Fintech News

JULY 16, 2024

This development follows the earlier announcement in November 2023, where StraitsX, along with Paxos, received In-Principle Approvals (IPA) from MAS to issue stablecoins. In addition to this, StraitsX has introduced XUSD, a fiat-pegged USD stablecoin, aimed at digitising currencies essential for global trade.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”), the Canadian fintech company, has announces the launch of an innovative blockchain-based payment solution for merchants across Latin America (LATAM). The post Nuvei Launches Comprehensive Blockchain Payment Solution appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Finovate

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Stablecoin payments provider MANSA has secured $10 million in funding. Stablecoin-based payments solutions company MANSA has raised $10 million to help payment companies alleviate global liquidity challenges. Photo by Magda Ehlers The post MANSA Raises $10 Million for Blockchain-Based Payments appeared first on Finovate.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

The five supported digital currencies at this stage include Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) as well as stablecoins such as StraitsX Singapore Dollar (XSGD), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC). This initiative aims to offer users more convenience by enabling the conversion of digital currencies into spendable funds within their GrabPay Wallets.

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2024

DBS was recently selected by blockchain and tokenisation infrastructure platform Paxos as its primary banking partner for cash management and custody of stablecoin reserves. To that end, we are studying listing stablecoins on our exchange and studying how to enable clients to earn rewards through Ethereum staking.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Furthermore, the report takes a forward-looking approach, incorporating forecasts for 2025 and exploring pivotal themes such as artificial intelligence in payments, the evolution of tokenisation and decentralised finance (DeFi), and the adoption of emerging technologies like blockchain, generative AI, and machine learning.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As the first tokenized RWA integrated into the MTN, Ondo’s Short-Term US Government Treasuries Fund (OUSG) will allow participating businesses to earn daily yield via tokenized assets with 24/7 subscriptions and redemptions, without the need for stablecoins onramps or settlement windows.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 13, 2024

BVNK , the stablecoin payments provider, announced today that it has enabled Swift payments on its platform, so businesses can move easily between US dollars, Euros and stablecoins like USDT, USDC and PYUSD. By bringing together bank and blockchain payment rails and currencies in a single platform, we enable this for our customers.

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Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2024

customers to utilise PayPal USD (PYUSD) , a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. To make use of PYUSD for funding transactions, users must have a sufficient balance of the stablecoin in their PayPal Cryptocurrency Hub. Xoom, a subsidiary of PayPal specialising in cross-border money transfers, has enabled U.S. Enabling U.S.

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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. “Blockchain payment adoption is growing because it offers an easy way to send and receive payments on a global scale,” Pair said.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

PEXX, a fintech startup specialising in stablecoin cross-border payments, has acquired Singapore-based blockchain media platform Chain Debrief. PEXX said that the goal is to provide users with updated information on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and regulatory developments, enhancing their decision-making process.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In an Insights Forum roundtable discussion led by Zühlke’s Chief of Blockchain, Stefan Grasmann, Zühlke highlighted the transformative roles of stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and both retail and wholesale CBDCs in shaping the digital money ecosystem. ” said Stefan Grasmann, Chief of Blockchain at Zühlke.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As more firms look to enter the blockchain and decentralised space, easy integrations and the ability to develop applications are an absolute must. Axelar network’s integration with the XRPL aims to help bolster the XRPL DeFi ecosystem by providing essential liquidity for stablecoins and large-cap assets.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 6, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 6th, 2025, Chainwire Bybit , the worlds second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, becomes the first platform to include USDtb , a blockchain-based USD stablecoin created and managed by Ethena Labs, on its Spot exchange.

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