Payment Systems
AI developers may not be keen on crypto, but stablecoins are the secret to agentic finance, crypto insiders say
The brave new world of autonomous, micro-transacting AI agents is where programmable cryptocurrencies will shine, according to stablecoin experts.
Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access
The Kansas City Fed may term this "Tier 3" access, but Kraken's entry into the vaunted Fed payments system has riled bankers and raised crypto hopes.
Stripe's Bridge sees stablecoin volume quadruple as utility insulates from 'crypto winter'
The payments giant says Bridge, its stablecoin arm, saw its transaction volume sky-rocket through last year as stablecoin adoption is decoupling from crypto cycles.
Hong Kong's RedotPay said to plan blockbuster $1 billion IPO in New York: Bloomberg
The stablecoin payments company has hired JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Jefferies, according to Bloomberg.
Block weighs cutting up to 10% of jobs: Bloomberg
The company has told hundreds of employees their jobs are at risk as part of a broader overhaul.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
