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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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PayPal uses stablecoin to invest in blockchain risk management startup

Finextra

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

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Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

In 2025, payments firms must prioritise compliance, open banking expansion, and stablecoin readiness to navigate regulatory shifts and drive growth. With regulatory scrutiny at an all-time high, payments firms must keep pace with evolving regulations to avoid financial penalties and reputational risks.

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GENIUS Act Clears the Way for Stablecoin-Powered Embedded Finance

Finextra

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.

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Borderless.xyz Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification, Strengthening Security and Compliance in Stablecoin Transactions

Fintech Review

As the stablecoin market expands rapidly, many vendors are still emerging companies. Enterprises looking to leverage stablecoin technology face increased counterparty risk when partnering with these younger vendors. Reduced Counterparty Risk : Many stablecoin solution providers are startups without a long track record.

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HKMA Unveils Stablecoin Sandbox Participants, Ensuring ‘Sustainable and Responsible Development’

The Fintech Times

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed the participants for its stablecoin issuer sandbox, which will be able to test plans to issue a stablecoin in Hong Kong. The post HKMA Unveils Stablecoin Sandbox Participants, Ensuring ‘Sustainable and Responsible Development’ appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Top Fintech Headlines from Q2 2025

Finovate

Circle officially launches its IPO Stablecoin issuer and infrastructure company Circle announced the launch of its IPO in May. These investments will be essential as Circle competes with traditional payment networks, other stablecoin issuers such as Tether, and new stablecoins that come online.

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