Interactive Brokers has added USDC funding for client accounts, expanding its crypto on-ramp options. The broker will roll out support for Ripple’s XRP and PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin deposits next week.
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.
Chinese nationals gain new access to USD stablecoins in Hong Kong under a closely watched trial, marking a key test for digital dollar demand, cross-border flows, and Beijing’s evolving stance on crypto.
US government reopens after shutdown; markets react as XRP rallies on ETF launch optimism, while Visa begins a USDC pilot, signaling accelerating crypto adoption in mainstream payments.
Investors funneled $46 billion into stablecoins last quarter, reshaping crypto liquidity. Major issuers and institutional backers led inflows, as regulatory scrutiny and market demand guided allocations.
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.
Société Générale partners with Bullish to launch USDCV, a MiCA‑licensed stablecoin, aiming to broaden institutional digital asset services and ensure regulatory compliance across EU markets.
JPMorgan warns U.S. stablecoin policy could become a zero-sum game, forcing clear winners and losers as incumbents clash with fintechs over regulatory control and market dominance.
Google partners with Coinbase to integrate stablecoin payments into AI applications, aiming to streamline micropayments, enhance transaction speed and bolster developer monetization across cloud services.
Circle expands USDC use in global payments through strategic deals with Mastercard and Finastra, enabling faster settlement and streamlined liquidity across cross-border networks and corridors.