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Coinbase Sets Sights on Thai Baht and Philippine Peso Stablecoins

Fintech News

Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Pollak emphasized that stablecoins aim to modernize legacy financial systems rather than replace national currencies.

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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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Stablecoins Are Having a Moment. But What Are They Really?

Fintech News

But ask most people (even some in finance) what a stablecoin actually is, and the answers get a little fuzzy. With regulation finally catching up and central banks taking a closer look, stablecoins are stepping into the spotlight. So, What Is a Stablecoin? A stablecoin is a type of digital token. Is it safe?

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BVNK Raises $50 Million for its Stablecoin Infrastructure Platform

Finovate

based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK secured a $50 million Series B round, boosting its valuation to $750 million. The round was led by Haun Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global. Stablecoins have exceptional potential for cross-border payments and remittances. The investment is the U.K.-based

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How Cryptocurrency Payments Became More Accessible in 2025

CoinRemitter

Cryptocurrency payments have changed a lot over the years. We can see a significant rise in the number of customers wanting to pay in cryptocurrency. Let’s take a closer look at how cryptocurrency payments became more accessible in 2025. Also, connecting a cryptocurrency payment gateway to a business website was quite complex.

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How the UK can lead in crypto-asset regulation

The Payments Association

The UK must act fast on open, global crypto rules to lead in digital assets, boost stablecoin use, drive tokenisation, and spur economic growth. Recommendation 3—Stablecoin circulation is key: The UK should maintain pace on stablecoin regulation to quickly implement its new crypto-asset rules.

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The Future is Here: Visa Asia Pacific Announces New Era of AI-Driven Commerce

Fintech Finance

Stablecoins: Visa has been facilitating cryptocurrency transactions for over five years and is now expanding its offering to include stablecoin-backed cards, settlement, and programmable money. In Asia Pacific, Visa is working with StraitsX for stablecoin settlement.

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