Payment Systems


Policy

Gov. Waller: U.S. Fed to 'Embrace Disruption,' Pitches 'Skinny' Master Account Idea

At its first event on payment innovations, the Federal Reserve's Christopher Waller suggested a compromise over the crypto world's "master account" aims.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller at DC Fintech Week (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

OKX SG Brings USDT and USDC Scan-to-Pay to Singapore’s Everyday Shopping

The OKX Pay service involves collaboration with crypto infrastructure provider StraitsX and Southeast Asia's "everyday everything" app Grab.

The Merlion in Singapore (PokkO/Shutterstock)

Policy

Thailand’s Digital Tourist Wallet Rolls Out, With Crypto Link Still Stuck in Sandbox

Bangkok’s push to revive tourism now includes an e-money wallet for foreign visitors, with a crypto conversion feature still under regulatory review.

Thailand Flag (CoinDesk Archives)

Finance

PayPal Expands Crypto Payments for U.S. Merchants to Cut Cross-Border Fees

The new feature supports over 100 cryptocurrencies and major crypto wallets, aiming to simplify international commerce for U.S. merchants.

PayPal logo on iphone screen (Marques Thomas/Unsplash)

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Finance

Alibaba Founder-Backed Ant Group to Integrate Circle’s USDC on Its Blockchain

The move is part of Ant's broader effort to build a platform that supports various forms of digital currencies, including tokenized assets.

Circle's logo on a building (Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)

Finance

Ripple Signs Two More Payment System Customers in UAE Expansion

The agreements follow Ripple securing a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) in March.

Dubai

Finance

Coinbase Introduces Free Conversion for PayPal's PYUSD as Stablecoin Competition Intensifies

The partnership is another sign of stablecoin issuers jockeying for market share as regulation in the U.S. is advancing.

PayPal's headquarters (Shutterstock)

Finance

Payments Giant Stripe Brings Crypto Services to Aptos as Circle's USDC Stablecoin Launch on the Network

The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network.

Aptos founders Mo Shaikh, left, and Avery Ching (Aptos Labs)

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Finance

Tezos Foundation Teams Up With Baanx for Non-Custodial Crypto Card

Baanx has been working with Mastercard to deliver a range of non-custodial crypto card offerings.

Tezos logo. (Tezos)

Finance

Crypto Payments Specialist Baanx Raises $20M Funding Round

The Series A investment round included Ledger, Tezos Foundation, Chiron and British Business Bank.

Group photo of the Baanx team

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