Fintech News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has launched its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD) , on global exchanges today. Brad Garlinghouse Early on, Ripple made a deliberate choice to launch our stablecoin under the NYDFS limited purpose trust company charter, widely regarded as the premier regulatory standard worldwide.

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2025

Ant International , the global arm of Chinese tech firm Ant Group, is evaluating the possibility of applying for stablecoin licenses in several countries, according to comments made during the Reuters Next Conference in Singapore. Instead, it sees stablecoins as a way to streamline international payments and enhance the user experience.

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

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. Tools for Humanity, Rain, and Visa did not respond to CoinDesks requests for comment.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Rubie Wallet enables attendees to convert regulated US dollar-pegged stablecoins into THBX, a Thai Baht stablecoin. The post SCB 10X Introduces ‘Rubie Wallet’ for Stablecoin Payments at Devcon 2024 appeared first on Fintech Singapore. said Mukaya Tai Panich, CEO and CIO of SCB 10X.

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Fintech News

JULY 10, 2025

Ripple has named BNY Mellon as the primary custodian for the reserves backing Ripple USD (RLUSD), its enterprise-focused stablecoin. It is positioned as a stablecoin developed for institutional use, rather than for retail transactions. said Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoins at Ripple.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Circle Internet Group and world’s largest crypto exchange Binance have formed a strategic partnership to expand the use of USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. We will also work closely with Circle to drive innovation and utility for stablecoins globally. said Richard Teng, CEO of Binance.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, clarified that its USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is not yet launching. The stablecoin, first announced earlier this year, is set to be fully backed by a mix of US dollar deposits, short-term US government securities, and similar cash equivalents.

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Fintech News

APRIL 21, 2025

Circle Internet Group announced the launch of its Circle Payments Network (CPN), a new system designed to connect financial institutions for cross-border payments using regulated stablecoins. The post Circle Launches Stablecoin Payments Network for Cross-Border Settlements appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

MARCH 9, 2025

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the addition of USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) stablecoins to its approved list of cryptocurrencies. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Thai SEC Adds USDC, USDT Stablecoins to Approved Crypto List appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This collaboration follows an initial MOU signed at the 2023 Singapore Fintech Festival. The new system uses Purpose Bound Money (PBM), which specifies the conditions for using stablecoins, and the Avalanche blockchain.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

KAST, a fintech platform focused on stablecoins, has raised US$10 million in a seed funding round led by HSG (HongShan Capital Group) and Peak XV Partners. By leveraging stablecoins, KAST aims to address challenges in traditional banking systems, particularly in regions with volatile currencies.

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Fintech News

APRIL 3, 2025

Ripple announced it has added its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, to its Ripple Payments platform to support enterprise cross-border transactions using the digital asset. Ripple said the stablecoin is aimed at improving the speed and reducing the cost of international payments processed through its network.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 28, 2025

Merge, a London-based fintech, has received approval from French regulators to operate as both an electronic money institution (EMI) and a virtual asset service provider (VASP). This dual licensing enables the company to offer cross-border payment services that integrate traditional fiat currencies with blockchain-based stablecoin transfers.

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Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

Home News Crypto Fiserv unveils stablecoin for banks Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Recent US action towards stablecoin regulation has seen banks up their interest in such coins.

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Fintech News

MAY 5, 2025

XWeave , a startup developing infrastructure for stablecoin-based cross-border payments, has raised US$3 million in seed funding. The company is also in talks with regional fintechs and global merchant platforms to integrate real-time cross-border settlement into their products. said Milind Sanghavi, Founder and CEO of XWeave.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

Mesta , a fintech platform reshaping global payment networks with hybrid fiat and stablecoin payment rails, unveiled its cross-border payment platform. It combines real-time fiat payment rails with blockchain-powered stablecoin rails, addressing inefficiencies in global payments and trade.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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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Finovate

JUNE 16, 2025

Stablecoins are blowing up the financial ecosystem. As proof, we saw news last week that major retailers Walmart and Amazon are exploring developing their own stablecoins. If retailers are jumping onto the stablecoin bandwagon, should your firm or fintech be considering doing so, too?

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

dtcpay , a leading stablecoin payments solution in Singapore, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Metro, one of Singapores most iconic and trusted department stores. This collaboration marks a bold step into the future of retail, empowering Metro customers to shop seamlessly using stablecoins.

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Fintech News

MAY 12, 2025

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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Fintech News

JULY 14, 2025

Crypto exchange OKX has joined the Global Dollar Network as a core partner, offering access to the USDG stablecoin to its 60 million users in 180 countries. The move supports efforts to enable cross-border payments and expand access to stablecoin infrastructure and decentralised finance tools.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Stablecoins have emerged as promising alternatives to fully realizing the potential of cross-border payments. The post Bitso Business Surpasses $12 Billion in Transactions in 2024 and Unveils Study Revealing Stablecoins as the Leading Alternative for Cross-Border Payments appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech News

JULY 14, 2025

Mastercard says stablecoins remain far from mainstream use, citing limited real-world utility despite strong underlying technology. While stablecoins offer features like fast transactions, low fees, and round-the-clock availability, Mastercard believes these are not enough to make them viable for everyday payments.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Singapore Gulf Bank is reportedly planning to acquire a stablecoin payments provider and is seeking investments to fund this move, Bloomberg reports. The pursuit of a stablecoin payments company underscores the bank’s focus on leveraging the growing prominence of these digital assets.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 1, 2025

The new Apple Pay integration leverages Mesh’s proprietary SmartFunding technology, which allows users to pay with the crypto of their choice, such as BTC, ETH, or SOL, while merchants settle in the stablecoin of their choice, such as USDC, USDT, PYUSD, and others.

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Finovate

JUNE 23, 2025

Fiserv is leveraging Paxos, Circle, and Solana to launch FIUSD , a new stablecoin integrated into its global banking and payments infrastructure. In a move that signals growing mainstream adoption of digital assets, payments giant Fiserv has unveiled plans to launch its own stablecoin, FIUSD.

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Fintech News

MAY 19, 2025

StraitsX has launched its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, XSGD, on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a new phase in its collaboration with Ripple to support real-time digital payments across Asia. XSGD is a stablecoin regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and backed 1:1 by reserves held with DBS Bank and Standard Chartered.

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Fintech News

JUNE 1, 2025

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.

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NFCW

JUNE 27, 2025

“The initiative is the first of its kind globally to adopt a stablecoin pegged to the UAE dirham for public transport payments,” the partners say. ” Real-time transactions Advantages of the AE Coin include real-time transactions and low fees, the stablecoin’s developer adds. .”

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Fintech News

JULY 2, 2025

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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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.

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Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

Brazilian fintech Matera is joining forces with Circle to turn stablecoins into a payment method integrated into banks' core systems.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Its upcoming launch hopes to disrupt the $200billion stablecoin market and create a bridge between traditional finance and cryptocurrencies. Telcoin Bank plans to offer fully regulated, bank-issued ‘Digital Cash’ stablecoins, alongside a suite of blockchain banking products and services.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The platform offers global reach to 193+ countries, cost savings of up to 80% on processing fees, and automated solutions like mass payouts with auto-conversion to fiat or stablecoins. Its compliance with EU regulations and advanced security measures, including KYB/KYC/KYT checks, ensure safe and hassle-free operations.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

dtcpay , the licensed payment service provider, has announced that it will no longer be supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the new year as it transitions to only support stablecoins for its Digital Payment Token (DPT) payment services. This will enable stablecoin-to-fiat transactions through a unified QR code across the island.

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2025

Star Xu “Our partnership with Circle is important because it delivers increased liquidity and access for customers to a market-leading stablecoin in USDC. By working together, we’re further improving the user experience across our platform while accelerating the adoption of stablecoins in everyday finance,” said Star Xu, Founder and CEO, OKX.

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Finextra

JUNE 18, 2025

Home News Crypto Highnote partners BVNK for 24/7 stablecoin funding for card programmes Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. banking hours,” says John Macilwaine, CEO, Highnote. We use cookies to help us to deliver our services.

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