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Mastercard Advances Stablecoin Use for Consumer Payments, Merchant Settlements

Fintech News

Mastercard has introduced new global capabilities to enable stablecoin transactions from wallets to checkouts, expanding its role in digital asset payments. The companys latest partnerships with OKX and Nuvei are part of a broader effort to create a seamless system where consumers can spend stablecoins and merchants can receive them.

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French Regulators Approve Merge for Fiat and Stablecoin Payment Services

The Fintech Times

This dual licensing enables the company to offer cross-border payment services that integrate traditional fiat currencies with blockchain-based stablecoin transfers. By merging stablecoins with real-time payment rails, were enabling businesses to move funds instantly and cost-effectively, without the friction of legacy systems.

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Circle Launches Stablecoin Payments Network for Cross-Border Settlements

Fintech News

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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Mesta Launches Hybrid Fiat-Stablecoin Payment Rails for Cross-Border Payments

Fintech Finance

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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XWeave Secures US$3 Million Funding for Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments

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XWeave , a startup developing infrastructure for stablecoin-based cross-border payments, has raised US$3 million in seed funding. Since launching operations in December 2024, XWeave has enabled real-time payments between Singapore and the Philippines. said Milind Sanghavi, Founder and CEO of XWeave.

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StraitsX Unveils Refreshed Brand, Plans New Features for Stablecoin Settlement

Fintech News

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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StraitsX Teams Up With Ripple to Launch XSGD Stablecoin on XRP Ledger

Fintech News

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. Tianwei Liu The availability of XSGD on the XRP Ledger is more than a deployment.