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Crypto, Stablecoins & Blockchain Payments
Processors
204
Regulation
136
Acquiring
130
Funding & M&A
125
Crypto
82
Fraud & Security
73
Wallets
61
Issuing
49
Reports
49
Cross-Border
36
Open Banking
33
BNPL
13
1.
Morpho Hires Coinbase Veteran Brian Foster as Deposits Hit $17bn
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
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1d ago
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Funding & M&A
Crypto
70
2.
Gibraltar Signs MOU with ADI Foundation on Stablecoin Consortium
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
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1d ago
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Crypto
Cross-Border
70
3.
zerohash launches AUTH for onchain transfers
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
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Crypto
70
4.
Major UK Banks Including Lloyds, Barclays Block Crypto Transfers: Report
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
2d ago
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Cross-Border
Regulation
80
5.
Coinbase Ireland fined over safeguarding
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
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Regulation
Crypto
70
6.
HSBC RedCoin Launches Today
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
2d ago
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Crypto
70
7.
China launches DCEPS and e-CNY smart contract framework
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
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Crypto
Regulation
80
8.
Mesh partners with Visa to make crypto balances spendable
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
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Wallets
Crypto
70
9.
Euronet and Fireblocks add stablecoin cards
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
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Issuing
Crypto
70
10.
Kalshi taps BitGo for crypto margin collateral
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
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Crypto
Funding & M&A
70
11.
HSBC launches first stablecoin
(finextra.com)
Finextra Payments
·
2d ago
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Crypto
70
12.
MiCA at 100 days: Euro Stablecoins Rise as OTC Flows Diverge
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70
13.
Chainlink, LG CNS sign Korean stablecoin deal
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
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Crypto
Funding & M&A
70
14.
Bybit Adds Stock Trading and Tokenised Equities in TradFi push
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Funding & M&A
70
15.
SoDEX Adds Morpho-Powered USDC Lending Yield via Unified Labs
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Processors
70
16.
SoFi Launches SoFi Earn (SOFIE), the First and Only National Bank-Issued Tokenized Deposit for Consumers
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Issuing
85
17.
NUVA Launches HOME Token to Bring US Home Equity Loans Onchain
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Processors
70
18.
OCC’s Rules Leave Door Open to Stablecoin Yield
(paymentsjournal.com)
PaymentsJournal
·
2d ago
·
Regulation
Crypto
70
19.
SoFi launches retail tokenized deposits paying 4.4%
(ledgerinsights.com)
Ledger Insights
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Issuing
70
20.
Fintechs Undercut Banks on Cross-Border Payments as Stablecoins Face Cost Hurdles
(paymentsindustryintelligence.com)
Payments Cards & Mobile
·
2d ago
·
Cross-Border
Crypto
70
21.
Mercuryo, BNB Chain report tracks stablecoin use cases
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Reports
40
22.
Money20/20 USA wrap: the rulebook arrives on the final morning
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
2d ago
·
Regulation
Crypto
70
23.
JPM Coin Goes Live on Ethereum, Extending Institutional Finance Reach on Second Public Blockchain
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
70
24.
How to Balance Blockchain's Speed and Privacy Flaws
(finextra.com)
Finextra Payments
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Reports
70
25.
OCC Leaves Stablecoin Rewards Door Open as Banks Defend Deposits
(news.google.com)
PYMNTS
·
2d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70
26.
OCC Sets $5 Million Capital Floor for Stablecoin Issuers
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
2d ago
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Regulation
Crypto
85
27.
European Banking Authority Puts USDC Under Significant-Token Supervision
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
2d ago
·
Regulation
Crypto
70
28.
As Stablecoins Mature, Financial Institutions Face a Crossroads
(paymentsjournal.com)
PaymentsJournal
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Cross-Border
70
29.
Deutsche Bank prepares crypto custody launch, targets Asia
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Funding & M&A
70
30.
Coinbase fined €3.25m by Irish central bank
(finextra.com)
Finextra Payments
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70
31.
Matera launches Workspace for digital assets and fiat
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Wallets
70
32.
SBI and Startale join Open Standard for OUSD-JPYSC link
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70
33.
Bybit secures VARA licence in Dubai
(finextra.com)
Finextra Payments
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70
34.
OCC finalises GENIUS Act rule for payment stablecoin issuers
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Regulation
Crypto
80
35.
OKX UAE Launches Tokenised US Stocks with 24/7 Trading on VARA Licence
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70
36.
Trends from Money20/20 2026: The rise of “hidden” financial services
(stripe.com)
Stripe Blog
·
3d ago
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2 sources
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Open Banking
Crypto
70
37.
BitGo Helps Kalshi Traders Leverage Crypto Without Exiting Holdings
(news.google.com)
PYMNTS
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Funding & M&A
70
38.
How Is Visa Turning Crypto And AI Payments Into Real World Use?
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Processors
70
39.
Bitget to acquire licensed Thai exchange GMO-Z.com
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Funding & M&A
Crypto
70
40.
Tempo Earn adds Hastra's PRIME and wYLDS for real-world yield products
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Funding & M&A
70
41.
OCC Sets Stablecoin Rules as January Deadline Looms
(news.google.com)
PYMNTS
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
85
42.
AEON adds Chilean bank transfers for crypto payments
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Wallets
70
43.
Checker and MoneyGram partner on stablecoin treasury operations
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
3d ago
·
Crypto
Funding & M&A
70
44.
Genius Act Factored Into Samsung Stablecoin Move, Solana Foundation Exec Says
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
4d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70
45.
Competing Rails for Crossborder Payments: Banks, Fintechs, and Stablecoins
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
4d ago
·
Cross-Border
Funding & M&A
70
46.
OCC Advances U.S. Digital Asset Leadership with Final Rule to Implement GENIUS Act
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
4d ago
·
Regulation
Crypto
85
47.
DriveWealth teams up with Ripple on funding
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
4d ago
·
Funding & M&A
Crypto
70
48.
N3XT joins Clear Markets’ network as 24/7 USD custodian
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
4d ago
·
Crypto
40
49.
MoonPay and Dunamu collaborate on digital asset infrastructure
(finextra.com)
Finextra Payments
·
4d ago
·
2 sources
·
Crypto
Processors
70
50.
Stablecoin payments in Africa: the future of everyday crypto
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
4d ago
·
Crypto
70
51.
Stablecoins Need to Get Behind Cards, Not Replace Them
(news.google.com)
PYMNTS
·
4d ago
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Issuing
Crypto
60
52.
Shinhan Card, SBI-Affiliated Crypto Firms Plan Yen Stablecoin Tests for In-Store Payments
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
4d ago
·
Crypto
Acquiring
70
53.
Mesh and Visa Make Stablecoin Balances to Everyday Purchases
(finovate.com)
Finovate
·
4d ago
·
Crypto
Wallets
70
54.
Mastercard launches early access for Agent Pay for Machines
(ledgerinsights.com)
Ledger Insights
·
4d ago
·
Processors
Crypto
70
55.
Money20/20 USA day one: Las Vegas asks who is holding the bag
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
4d ago
·
Crypto
Fraud & Security
40
56.
Thunes and Coinbase Join Forces to Drive Next Generation Global Payments
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
4d ago
·
Cross-Border
Crypto
70
57.
Participate & Hazel Complete World’s First Loan Participation or Syndication Payment Using Tokenized Deposits
(news.google.com)
Glenbrook Payments News
·
5d ago
·
Crypto
Processors
85
58.
FXB Summit 2026: why cross-border payments need partners
(thefintechtimes.com)
The Fintech Times
·
5d ago
·
Cross-Border
Crypto
40
59.
Mastercard and BVNK Launch Platform Linking Fiat and Stablecoin Payments
(paymentsindustryintelligence.com)
Payments Cards & Mobile
·
5d ago
·
Crypto
Processors
70
60.
Revolut gains Gibraltar DLT licence for crypto growth
(news.google.com)
The Paypers
·
5d ago
·
Crypto
Regulation
70