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PayPal USD Launches Natively on Polygon, Joining $2.6 Trillion Stablecoin Network
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PayPal USD Launches Natively on Polygon, Joining $2.6 Trillion Stablecoin Network

PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now issued natively on Polygon through Paxos and made available via the Polygon Open Money Stack, the network’s payments infrastructure for moving money globally.

Cedar and Noah to Expand Compliant Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure for African Cross-Border Trade
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Cedar and Noah to Expand Compliant Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure for African Cross-Border Trade

Cedar Money and Noah have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving cross-border payment infrastructure for businesses trading between Africa and international markets. The collaboration combines Cedar’s regulated compliance framework with Noah’s stablecoin-powered payment technology to help importers and exporters settle international invoices more efficiently while meeting global regulatory requirements.

Melanion Digital, Fipto Enable Direct Stablecoin Settlement For Fund Subscriptions
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Melanion Digital, Fipto Enable Direct Stablecoin Settlement For Fund Subscriptions

Melanion Digital has integrated Fipto’s payment infrastructure to support subscriptions in stablecoins for its Luxembourg-domiciled Sigma Market Neutral Fund.

FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Providers Operating in Belgium
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FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Providers Operating in Belgium

Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued a warning on July 6, 2026, against six companies offering crypto-asset services in Belgium without the authorization required under EU law. The regulator advised the public not to accept offers from these firms and added them to its list of fraudulent crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).

Revolut Delists USDT for European Users as MiCA Rules Take Effect
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Revolut Delists USDT for European Users as MiCA Rules Take Effect

European crypto investors need to figure out how to rearrange their fintech portfolios as fintech giant Revolut begins removing support for Tether’s USDT. The decision came about as new regulations established by the European Union (EU) on cryptocurrency were introduced fully on July 1, 2026.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows May Ease in July as Macro Conditions Improve, Says Sygnum Strategist
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Bitcoin ETF Outflows May Ease in July as Macro Conditions Improve, Says Sygnum Strategist

After a turbulent June that saw U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) record their worst month on record, some market participants believe investor sentiment could begin to recover in July as macroeconomic conditions become more supportive and on-chain indicators strengthen.

At iFX Cyprus, Stablecoins Stopped Being a Future Trend
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At iFX Cyprus, Stablecoins Stopped Being a Future Trend

The conversation around stablecoins has changed. Not long ago, industry events were dominated by discussions about potential. Stablecoins promised faster settlement, lower costs, global accessibility, and a payments infrastructure that could operate around the clock. The technology was compelling, but adoption remained largely theoretical. At iFX Expo International 2026, that initial optimism was replaced by […]

Open USD Stablecoin Launches With 140 Fintech & Banking Partners Including Stripe And Visa
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Open USD Stablecoin Launches With 140 Fintech & Banking Partners Including Stripe And Visa

A coalition of more than 140 companies from different areas of financial services has agreed to back Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin announced on June 30, 2026, and governed by an independent entity called Open Standard. The joint initiative brings together banks, payments networks, crypto platforms and technology firms with the stated goal of […]

Xweave Integrates Solana to Power Real-Time Treasury Stablecoin Settlement Across APAC
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Xweave Integrates Solana to Power Real-Time Treasury Stablecoin Settlement Across APAC

Singapore-based crypto and blockchain payments infrastructure platform Xweave has integrated Solana’s settlement layer into its institutional treasury product. The company announced the update at the Point Zero Forum in Zurich on June 24. This move targets one of corporate treasury’s oldest structural problems: the need to pre-fund accounts in multiple jurisdictions just to move money […]

LIFT Becomes First South African Airline to Offer Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto Payments
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LIFT Becomes First South African Airline to Offer Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto Payments

Booking a flight is becoming a little easier for South African travellers, who can now pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay and even crypto while traveling with LIFT.

Self-Custody Without the Seed Phrase: Bron and Noah Team Up on Stablecoin Access
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Self-Custody Without the Seed Phrase: Bron and Noah Team Up on Stablecoin Access

Self-custody wallet provider Bron is partnering with stablecoin infrastructure company Noah to let users move money in and out of their wallets without leaving the app. The deal, announced June 25, pairs Bron’s seedless, MPC-based wallet architecture with Noah’s cross-border stablecoin rails, which already serve fintechs and exchanges in more than 70 countries.

How to Evaluate a Crypto Solution Provider in a Multi-Chain World
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How to Evaluate a Crypto Solution Provider in a Multi-Chain World

Evaluating crypto infrastructure providers was simpler when the ecosystem was simpler. A few major chains, a handful of serious providers, relatively clear differentiation between them. A competent evaluation process could cover the meaningful variables in a few weeks and produce a defensible decision.

Crypto Gets the Blame, But Instant Bank Transfers Emerge as Bigger Risk in Investment Scams
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Crypto Gets the Blame, But Instant Bank Transfers Emerge as Bigger Risk in Investment Scams

Celebrity investment scams are frequently associated with cryptocurrency, but new evidence suggests crypto may be only part of the story.

Ukraine Can Become Europe’s Blockchain Hub — Interview With Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron
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Ukraine Can Become Europe’s Blockchain Hub — Interview With Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron

Ukraine is among the global leaders in cryptocurrency usage; however, this has not yet led to a mass influx of global blockchain companies. Clear rules of the game, tax conditions, and regulatory certainty remain key factors for investors and technology projects. To understand what effective crypto regulation should look like and what prospects Ukraine has […]

Stablecoin Future Depends on What Users Need Next: Interview With KAST CEO Raagulan Pathy
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Stablecoin Future Depends on What Users Need Next: Interview With KAST CEO Raagulan Pathy

Stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond their origins in the cryptocurrency sector and becoming a core component of modern financial infrastructure. With global stablecoin transaction volumes now reaching trillions of dollars annually, businesses, freelancers, remote workers, and consumers are increasingly using digital dollars for cross-border payments, settlements, savings, and global commerce. At the same time, regulators […]

FV Bank Expands Financial Infrastructure Platform With Stablecoin, Payments and Programmable Finance Capabilities
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FV Bank Expands Financial Infrastructure Platform With Stablecoin, Payments and Programmable Finance Capabilities

FV Bank has announced an expansion of its financial infrastructure platform, bringing together stablecoin settlement, digital asset custody, programmable payments, cross-border banking services, and API-based financial tools within a single environment.

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