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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.

Flutterwave Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation in Series E Round Backed by Ripple
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Flutterwave Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation in Series E Round Backed by Ripple

Nigeria already moves more stablecoin volume than almost any country outside Asia. Now it’s getting an institutional backer to match the population’s crypto enthusiasm. Ripple has taken a stake in Flutterwave $3.2 billion Series E round, with plans to wire RLUSD and the XRP Ledger directly into the continent’s largest payments network.

Bitcoin Winter Amidst AI Summer: Why BTC Is Lagging Behind AI Stocks and What Could Change by the End of 2026
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Bitcoin Winter Amidst AI Summer: Why BTC Is Lagging Behind AI Stocks and What Could Change by the End of 2026

Over the past two years, global markets have entered a striking asymmetric divergence. On one side, artificial intelligence-related equities have surged, driven by massive capital inflows and strong narrative momentum. On the other hand, Bitcoin that used to be innovators’ favourite has moved in a comparatively slower, more muted trajectory. This imbalance has led analysts […]

Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75B: Will Combined $9B Entity Compete With Visa Direct Stablecoin Payouts?
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Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75B: Will Combined $9B Entity Compete With Visa Direct Stablecoin Payouts?

The combination of Nuvei’s stablecoin-based settlement and payment orchestration capabilities with Payoneer’s multi-million customer base of freelancer and SMB accounts, accompanied by built-in payout rails in 190+ markets, could create a strong alternative for Visa’s recent stablecoin payouts pilot, enabling businesses and platforms to send payouts directly in USD‑backed stablecoins (such as USDC) to recipients’ […]

BurraPay Processes First Legal Crypto-Funded Sports Wager in Nevada
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BurraPay Processes First Legal Crypto-Funded Sports Wager in Nevada

BurraPay, a cryptocurrency payments processor, has completed the first legal crypto-funded sports wager in Nevada history, following its entry into the state’s regulated gaming market. The transaction took place on 4 June 2026 at The World’s Largest Sportsbook inside Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The New Financial Order: Switzerland at the Centre of Europe’s Push to Shape the Future of Global Finance
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The New Financial Order: Switzerland at the Centre of Europe’s Push to Shape the Future of Global Finance

How Stablecoins, AI, and Quantum Technologies are Igniting a Global Race to Control Finance 

Paga Group and Crossmint Launch Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Across Africa
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Paga Group and Crossmint Launch Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Across Africa

Paga Group and Crossmint have announced a partnership to deploy stablecoin payment infrastructure across Africa, creating a two-way bridge between African fiat rails and global stablecoin networks.

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