Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain has raised $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, underscoring surging institutional demand for regulated digital dollar payments and cross-border settlement tools.
Barclays has invested in Ubyx to strengthen digital money connectivity, aiming to enhance cross-border payments, improve transaction efficiency, and support innovation in the rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem.
AI tools reveal a sharp rise in Bitcoin payment activity, underscoring how digital currencies are moving from speculation to everyday use and accelerating the shake‑up of global finance.
ECB intensifies preparations for digital euro launch, advancing technical trials, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder consultations to ensure secure, scalable rollout and maintain monetary stability.
MyPrize, a U.S. sweepstakes casino, partners with Crypto.com to launch prediction market offerings, aiming to diversify revenue and tap crypto-savvy players amid regulatory scrutiny.
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.
GetAlby brings Bitcoin micropayments to your browser via a simple wallet and extension, enabling instant, low-fee payments for content and services – expanding monetization and access.
OKX SG launches USDT and USDC scan-to-pay across Singapore, letting consumers spend stablecoins at everyday merchants – a measured move to normalize crypto payments in daily retail.
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MoneyGram integrates stablecoins as the core of its next-generation app, aiming to speed remittances, cut costs and ensure regulatory compliance while partnering with crypto firms to scale digital payments globally.