Zama Plans First-Ever Sealed-Bid Dutch Auction for $ZAMA Token
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Zama, the open-source cryptography company building state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain, has announced the imminent launch of the Zama Protocol mainnet and the first-ever sealed bid Dutch auction for its native token which will be held on that mainnet using Zama’s own technology.
KAST Launches KAST Pay and Global Payouts Capabilities to Power Global Stablecoin Finance
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
KAST, the global financial platform built on stablecoin rails available in over 150 countries, has launched an all-in-one payment solution, KAST Pay, and added Global Payouts capabilities to bridge crypto and traditional finance. Users can now instantly convert, transfer, and mobilise funds across crypto and fiat rails, so they can earn globally and spend locally in one place.
U.S. Bank is Testing Custom Stablecoin Issuance on the Stellar Network
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
U.S. Bank, PwC, and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) unveiled a major step forward in making programmable money bank-grade: U.S. Bank is testing custom stablecoin issuance on the Stellar network. The announcement was made on the U.S. Bank Money 20/20 podcast “The Tokenized Future of Banking.”
Ripple’s RLUSD Recognized as Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token for Use Within Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, today announced that its USD-backed stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) has been recognized as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token by Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), enabling use within the ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
FCA Collaborates With Industry to Help Shape Future of UK's Crypto Markets
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Eunice helps financial institutions, regulators and businesses navigate cryptoassets, tokenised assets and on-chain infrastructure. Working alongside some of the largest cryptoassets firms including Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Kraken, Eunice is designing and testing an innovative solution in the sandbox for disclosing important information about cryptoassets. This will help make digital assets safe and more secure for UK investors by ensuring... more
Visa Partners With Aquanow to Enable Faster Settlement Using Stablecoins
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of its stablecoin settlement capabilities across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region (CEMEA) through a partnership with Aquanow, a global digital assets platform expert in liquidity and infrastructure solutions.
Klarna Launches KlarnaUSD as Stablecoin Transactions Hit $27 Trillion Annually
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has launched KlarnaUSD, its first stablecoin and a significant shift for a company whose CEO was once a vocal crypto skeptic. The move comes as McKinsey estimates stablecoin transactions now top $27 trillion a year — and could overtake legacy payment networks before the decade is out.
MoonPay Secures New York Trust Charter to Expand Regulated Financial Infrastructure
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments, announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has authorized MoonPay Trust Company, LLC, a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company (LPTC), to begin providing services to customers.
Bitso Accelerates Onchain Expansion With Upcoming Perps Aggregator and 2026 Token Launch
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Bitso, leader in digital financial services in Latin America, today announced a major expansion of its onchain ecosystem, unveiling its multi-platform Perps Aggregator and plans for a Bitso Onchain token in 2026. Bitso confirmed the upcoming release of its Perps Aggregator, scheduled for Early Q1 2026. Unlike typical interfaces that redirect traders to individual venues, Bitso’s aggregator is engineered as a true execution layer across... more
CoinPayments Marks U.S. Market Expansion, Bringing Trusted Crypto Payment Solutions to Merchants and Consumers
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
CoinPayments, a global leader in cryptocurrency payment processing, today announced its re-entry into the United States, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reaffirming its position as one of the world’s most trusted digital payment solutions.
THG Ingenuity Selects BR-DGE for Interoperable Tokenisation
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
BR-DGE, the independent payment orchestration provider, has partnered with THG Ingenuity, the leading global e-commerce group, to deliver BR-DGE Vault, a PCI-compliant hybrid tokenisation solution. THG Ingenuity provides cutting-edge ecommerce solutions designed to accelerate brand growth. The company will implement BR-DGE Vault across more than 250 online stores, reducing PCI compliance overheads while delivering measurable gains in... more
Finmo and Standard Chartered Partner to Integrate Global Currency Accounts and API-Driven Treasury Connectivity
- 1 month 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Finmo, the modern Treasury Operating System for global businesses, has partnered with Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group, to launch Global Currency Account (GCA) capabilities that enable businesses to manage pay-ins, pay-outs, and foreign exchange with greater control and visibility across markets.
Ripple Teams Up With Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to Bring Stablecoin Settlement With RLUSD to Improve Fiat Payments
- 2 months 5 days ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, today announced a collaboration with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini. Together they’ll explore the use of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRPL, a public blockchain built for fast and secure payments, to support stablecoin settlement of fiat card transactions.
Trust Wallet Joins Forces with Onramper to Drive Global Expansion
- 2 months 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Onramper, the world’s leading fiat-to-crypto onramp aggregator, today announced a partnership with Trust Wallet, the world’s leading self-custody Web3 wallet, to significantly expand local payment options for crypto users worldwide. Trust Wallet will leverage Onramper’s technology to provide its 210+ million users with an enhanced onboarding experience, offering localized coverage and a broader set of payment methods.
Crypto Gaming and NFT ETF Will Be the Next Wave of Thematic Investing, Says D24 Fintech
- 2 months 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
A crypto gaming ETF or NFT could soon be hitting the mainstream market. While regulators continue to clarify the rules and regulations surrounding crypto-based investment funds, ETF issuers are exploring new ways to provide investors with exposure to blockchain-driven sectors through tokenized gaming ecosystems and NFT marketplaces.
