The Payments Association

APRIL 24, 2025

Our new partnership with Bloxcross makes this possible, unlocking instant, compliant access between fiat currencies and fully backed stablecoins. The Missing Link for Stablecoin Adoption Stablecoinslike Aryzes Branded Stablecoins (SaaS)offer a powerful foundation for faster, more transparent payments.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The new system uses Purpose Bound Money (PBM), which specifies the conditions for using stablecoins, and the Avalanche blockchain. Payments will be settled instantly in Singapore dollars via a regulated stablecoin, providing merchants with immediate local currency settlements.

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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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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. We are building KAST to change this.”

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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 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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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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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. The project has previously drawn similar attention in Kenya and several European countries.

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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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Fintech News

MAY 5, 2025

XWeave , a startup developing infrastructure for stablecoin-based cross-border payments, has raised US$3 million in seed funding. A key feature of the platform is its optimisation engine, which intelligently scans multiple stablecoins and fiat on/off ramps to identify the most cost-effective route for each transaction.

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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. “As the U.S.

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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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Finextra

MAY 11, 2025

Years after being forced to abandon its crypto project, Meta is in talks with digital asset firms about integrating stablecoin payments into its platform, according to Fortune.

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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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The Paypers

MAY 16, 2025

Mastercard and crypto infrastructure provider MoonPay have announced a collaboration aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the global card network.

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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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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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Payments Dive

MARCH 14, 2025

The Merchants Payments Coalition and the Payment Choice Coalition locked arms to advance stablecoins as the Senate Banking Committee passed a stablecoin bill.

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Bank Automation

MAY 7, 2025

Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, which seeks to provide clear guardrails and proper regulatory oversight for the development of stablecoins. Senate has introduced a Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S.

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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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Finovate

DECEMBER 17, 2024

based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK secured a $50 million Series B round, boosting its valuation to $750 million. As living proof that the stablecoin revolution is underway, stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK has raised $50 million. Stablecoins have exceptional potential for cross-border payments and remittances.

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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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Payments Dive

AUGUST 8, 2023

PayPal is planting a flag in the stablecoin space despite the slow uptake of digital assets in consumer payments and the lingering crypto chill.

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Finextra

MAY 18, 2024

On 4 April, Ripple announced its plan to launch its own stablecoin, next to XRP, pegged 1:1 to the.

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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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The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2025

Looking to bridge the world of fiat and digital currencies, Fipto , a blockchain-based payment infrastructure, is looking to make it easier for firms to integrate stablecoins and optimise existing global payment flows using blockchain. The firm is also a licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Luxembourg.

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Bank Automation

MARCH 25, 2025

Amid a push toward the use of cross-border payments, the financial services industry is holding back on stablecoin payments as it awaits consumer adoption and regulation. Stablecoin is cryptocurrency that aims to keep a stable value relative to a specified asset like government-issued currency or gold.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In 2025, payments firms must prioritise compliance, open banking expansion, and stablecoin readiness to navigate regulatory shifts and drive growth. In 2025, three priorities stand out: safeguarding customer funds, expanding open banking, and preparing for stablecoin regulation.

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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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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Both companies have integrated cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, Singapore’s XSGD stablecoin, and USDT into their payment options, allowing customers to use these assets for everyday transactions like e-wallet top-ups. A key part of this growth is the rise of XSGD, the Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin issued by StraitsX.

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CoinRemitter

MARCH 28, 2025

The crypto payment adoption is growing rapidly across the European Union (EU), with stablecoins being widely used as a preferred cryptocurrency among businesses. The Rise of Stablecoins in Europe With the evolving global financial landscape, European businesses are aggressively turning to cryptocurrency payments for more efficiency.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 12, 2024

Circle, which issues the USDC stablecoin, has filed confidential paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission — one day after the SEC's approval of 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

“Dollar-based stablecoins such as USDT and USDC are traded all over the world at any time of the day, regardless of holidays, time zones, and whether markets are open or closed,” writes the CEO of an embedded finance company.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 6, 2024

PayPal has for the first time used its proprietary PYUSD stablecoin to pay and invoice.

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Finextra

MARCH 3, 2025

Bank of America will look to launch its own dollar-backed stablecoin if US lawmakers make it legal to do so, says CEO Brian Moynihan.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 3, 2025

The new partnership aims to improve liquidity, reduce transaction costs, and increase reliability, offering more options for counterparties while addressing the growing demand for stablecoin adoption in Brazil. BRLA is a leader in payments in the region and the only issuer of an independently audited BRL stablecoin.

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