Visa is expanding its USDC settlement program to U.S. banks after a $3.5 billion pilot, signaling growing institutional confidence in dollar-pegged stablecoins for cross-border payments.
An Indiana lawmaker proposes allowing Bitcoin in public pensions and enacting stronger crypto-payment protections, arguing the measures will boost returns, protect consumers and modernize state finance.
Lolli acquires Slice to expand Bitcoin rewards across browsing, integrating Slice’s browser tools to deliver seamless BTC cashback at merchants and widen consumer access to on-site crypto rewards.
JPMorgan and Strike CEO Jack Mallers have gone silent after allegations of ‘debanking’ surfaced, leaving regulators, customers and crypto advocates seeking answers as scrutiny intensifies.
Invictus Pharmacy becomes the first U.S. pharmacy to accept cryptocurrency for prescription payments, citing improved patient privacy, faster transactions and expanded payment access.
Square will give a $50 Bitcoin reward to the first 20,000 merchants who opt into BTC conversions, aiming to accelerate crypto acceptance among retailers and test merchant demand for bitcoin payouts.
Bybit Card was named ‘Best Performing Crypto Card’ by Mastercard at EDGE 2025, spotlighting rapid adoption, strong transaction metrics and strides toward mainstream crypto payments.
Gemini launches a Solana credit card that pays rewards in SOL and auto-stakes them, simplifying crypto returns. The card delivers instant SOL rewards, automatic staking and partner benefits.
Jack Dorsey urges Signal to add Bitcoin transactions, saying it would bolster private, censorship-resistant payments for users. The push could widen crypto adoption while posing compliance and safety challenges.
ACI Worldwide has integrated BitPay, enabling merchants to accept Bitcoin and major stablecoins at checkout. The move expands payment options, offers crypto-to-fiat settlement, and aims to cut costs and boost global reach.