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SoFi & Payward link banking with Kraken settlement
Fintech

SoFi & Payward link banking with Kraken settlement

Institutional crypto clients could soon settle US dollars around the clock as SoFi ties its banking network to Kraken and lists SoFiUSD on the exchange.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
World Liberty Financial launches USD1 on Canton Network
Fintech

World Liberty Financial launches USD1 on Canton Network

Institutional traders on Canton can now settle tokenised asset trades in a dollar-backed stablecoin as World Liberty Financial moves USD1 into its network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Stablecoin stories

Revolut wins US bank approval in key expansion step
Crypto

Revolut wins US bank approval in key expansion step

Conditional approval from US regulators brings Revolut closer to offering loans, cards and FDIC-insured deposits to American customers by 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Crypto

KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms

Businesses trading internationally can now settle payments and payroll around the clock in stablecoins, as KAST targets 5,000 users by end-2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use
Crypto

21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use

The move could give banks a regulated foothold in digital payments as they seek to challenge crypto issuers and settle transactions faster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
OpenPayd links with Circle for faster cross-border fiat
Fintech

OpenPayd links with Circle for faster cross-border fiat

Businesses using OpenPayd can now settle cross-border transfers in seconds while keeping payments in fiat and avoiding blockchain complexity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Payouts.com picks Casper for AI agent payment settlement
Fintech

Payouts.com picks Casper for AI agent payment settlement

AI agents gain a dedicated payment rail as the partnership aims to remove reliance on human card details for software-led purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Global crypto app usage falls 40% as stablecoins hold
Crypto

Global crypto app usage falls 40% as stablecoins hold

Stablecoin-led demand is helping some markets hold up, even as retail speculation has driven a near 40% drop in crypto app usage worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Bitget launches US stock coupon notes for tokenised shares
NVIDIA

Bitget launches US stock coupon notes for tokenised shares

Users can earn a USDT coupon while waiting for tokenised US stocks to reach a chosen entry price, but could end up with rTokens instead.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OwlTing says stablecoins & cards can coexist at checkout
Crypto

OwlTing says stablecoins & cards can coexist at checkout

Visa's stablecoin push highlights a payments split that could keep card networks central even as digital tokens gain ground in settlements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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ACT promises tax-free crypto gains after a year
Crypto

ACT promises tax-free crypto gains after a year

Everyday crypto investors could escape tax on longer-term gains, as ACT targets simpler rules for small purchases and start-ups.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last month
Could Bitcoin collapse?
Encryption

Could Bitcoin collapse?

Bitcoin's slump has revived fears over whether investors could flee to the point that even the biggest cryptocurrency loses all value.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Last month
Visa joins Singapore Project Bloom stablecoin pilot
Crypto

Visa joins Singapore Project Bloom stablecoin pilot

The pilot could speed cross-border settlements by letting banks move funds seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use
Fintech

Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use

Institutional clients in more than 100 countries can now trade an Australian dollar stablecoin as Macropod broadens AUDM beyond retail venues.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for eSIM travellers
Crypto

Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for eSIM travellers

Travellers buying mobile data abroad can now check out with stablecoins, as Eskimo widens payment choices for its eSIM plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Ripple partners Jeonbuk Bank on cross-border remittances
Digital Transformation

Ripple partners Jeonbuk Bank on cross-border remittances

South Korean businesses could see faster overseas payments as Jeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple Payments, cutting delays and fees on remittances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Shinhan Asset Management eyes Korean won token fund offshore
Fintech

Shinhan Asset Management eyes Korean won token fund offshore

The pilot will test whether Korean won fund interests can be distributed overseas without breaching local rules or investor controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month