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Visa Expands US Settlement Rails With USDC for Institutional Payments
16.12.2025
Visa said on Tuesday that it has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities in the United States, allowing select issuer and acquirer partners to settle obligations using Circle’s dollar-pegged USDC. Visa Adds Stablecoin Settlement Option for U.S. Banking Partners Visa’s latest move marks...
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16.12.2025
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16.12.2025
Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked
Hong Kong's RedotPay raises $100 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments
16.12.2025
The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading
Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot
16.12.2025
Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, which are settling with Visa in USDC over the Solana blockchain
Singapore-licensed StraitsX to bring its SGD, USD stablecoins to Solana in 2026
16.12.2025
Monetary Authority of Singapore-licensed issuer StraitsX plans to expand its SGD- and USD-backed stablecoins to Solana, targeting AI-driven transactions
StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange
16.12.2025
The debut will enable instant swaps between SGD and USD on Solana, facilitating digital forex trading
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin goes multichain in new pilot
16.12.2025
Ripple is testing RLUSD on layer 2s Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain, after the token initially launched on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in 2024
Visa Targets Banks and Fintechs With Stablecoin Advisory Launch as Adoption Pressure Tightens
16.12.2025
Visa is moving deeper into stablecoin-powered payments as adoption surges, launching a new advisory practice to help banks, fintechs, and enterprises design, assess, and deploy stablecoin strategies across global payment and treasury operations. Visa Positions Stablecoins at Core of Future Payments...
Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework
16.12.2025
SBI Holdings and Startale plan a regulated yen stablecoin via Shinsei Trust, aiming for tokenized assets and cross-border settlement by Q2 2026
SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement
16.12.2025
The digital yen stablecoin aims to plug Japan into onchain finance and cross-border tokenized asset flows under the country's new FSA regime
PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license
16.12.2025
The company behind the PYUSD stablecoin said it wants to offer business lending and interest-bearing savings accounts
Galaxy Digital’s Head of Research Says Tether’s Global Reach Is Underestimated
16.12.2025
Tether’s scale, profitability, and expanding business interests remain widely underestimated, according to a new analysis by Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital. Alex Thorn: Tether Has Quietly Become One of Crypto’s Most Powerful Firms Alex Thorn‘s assessment appeared in Galaxy...
Interactive Brokers Begins Staggered Rollout of Stablecoin Deposits for US Accounts
15.12.2025
Interactive Brokers Group Inc. has begun allowing select U.S. clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins, marking another step in the integration of digital assets into traditional investing, according to Bloomberg. Interactive Brokers Integrates Stablecoin Deposits Into U.S. Trading...
RLUSD Moves Onto Layer 2 Networks as Ripple Accelerates Bullish Momentum in Regulated Onchain Finance
15.12.2025
Ripple’s push to bring regulated stablecoins deeper into crypto infrastructure is accelerating as RLUSD moves onto Layer 2 networks, signaling a multichain expansion aimed at compliant, scalable onchain finance and broader institutional adoption. Ripple Advances Regulated Stablecoin Strategy With...
Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future
15.12.2025
The Wall Street firm said faster U.S. stablecoin and charter rules are pulling crypto into the regulated banking system and pushing banks toward an on-chain future
Juventus Fan Token Slides Over 13% After Tether Bid Rebuff, Even as Club Shares Surge
15.12.2025
Juventus Football Club shares surged after stablecoin issuer Tether made, and was rebuffed on, a €1.1 billion takeover bid, while the club’s fan token saw a double-digit pullback
Ripple Expands $1.3B RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum L2s via Wormhole in Multichain Push
15.12.2025
Ripple said it's testing its U.S. dollar stablecoin on Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain with more blockchains to be added next year pending regulatory review
Capital A, Standard Chartered Malaysia Team up to Explore Ringgit Backed Stablecoin
14.12.2025
Capital A and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia have signed an agreement to explore developing and testing a ringgit‑denominated stablecoin within Bank Negara Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub. Roles and Focus Within Central Bank’s Innovation Hub Capital A and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia...
Stablecoin usage in Venezuela likely to keep expanding amid economic instability
14.12.2025
The crypto ecosystem in Venezuela is a product of ongoing economic collapse and international sanctions pressure, according to the TRM Labs team