Stablecoin demand goes mainstream! Issuers rake in $5B on Ethereum

Stablecoins are now a preferred way for people to actually spend money! As payment cards powered by stablecoins catch steam, the idea of using crypto for everyday transactions is the reThe post Stablecoin demand goes mainstream! Issuers rake in $5B on Ethereum appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple has a problem, a next-gen payment token named Remittix

As crypto turns selective, investor focus shifts from XRP toward newer payment tokens like Remittix. The crypto market is entering a more selective phase. Payment-focused tokens are back in focus, but the conversation has changed. Now investors are paying attention… дальше »

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Uquid Showcases Disposable Crypto Cards for Safer Online Payments

Uquid disposable crypto payment cards represent the future of secure digital payments with short-lived by design, user-controlled, and built for Web3 shopping.  дальше »

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What Ripple’s FCA Approval Means For XRP And Payments In The UK

Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has explained what Ripple’s FCA approval means for XRP and cross-border payments in the U. K. This comes as the altcoin continues to gain adoption through Ripple’s efforts, with XRP notably at the centre of the crypto firm’s cross-border payment services. дальше »

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Ripple Gains UK Regulatory Approval Ahead Of FCA’s New Crypto Licensing Regime

In a significant development, Ripple has expanded its footprint in regulated markets after gaining regulatory approval from the UK’s financial authorities to provide payment services. Related Reading: Florida Lawmakers Revive Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Efforts With New Proposal Ripple Obtains FCA Approval On Friday, Ripple secured a major regulatory victory in the UK by officially obtaining […] дальше »

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Ripple Gains UK FCA Approval to Offer Regulated Crypto Services

Ripple, the blockchain-based payment company, has officially registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) through its local subsidiary, Ripple UK Ltd. This registration confirms [...] дальше »

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Wall Street Analyst Is Still Bullish On Bitcoin, Predicts Price Recovery

As the market remains divided on Bitcoin’s (BTC) near-term direction, one Wall Street analyst is standing firm in his bullish outlook. He predicts that Bitcoin could soon enter a price discovery, underscoring its value beyond being a payment currency to a market leader and one of the best-performing assets that could eventually reach gold’s market capitalization. дальше »

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Ripple approved as an EMI to provide payment services in the UK

Ripple, the blockchain payments company, has taken a significant step in the United Kingdom. Its UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd. , has officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). дальше »

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Ripple scores UK regulatory approval via local subsidiary

Ripple’s UK subsidiary gained regulatory approval as an Electronic Money Institution to provide payment services, but faces limits on certain crypto activities. дальше »

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Ripple wins FCA approval to offer compliant payment services in UK

Ripple's FCA approval enhances its UK market presence, potentially accelerating digital asset integration and fostering financial innovation. The post Ripple wins FCA approval to offer compliant payment services in UK appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Stablecoin flows could near $56T by 2030: Bloomberg

Increased adoption of stablecoins by institutions and countries with economic instability could drive stablecoin payment flows to $56 trillion by 2030. дальше »

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Polygon Labs unveils ‘Open Money Stack’ to power borderless stablecoin payments

The system will bring together various elements of the payment stack, including liquidity, orchestration, and regulatory controls. дальше »

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How XRP Ledger Becomes The Leading Blockchain In 2026: Fintech CEO

A longtime XRP Ledger builder says XRPL has a narrow shot in 2026 to jump into the top tier of chains on liquidity and activity, but only if Ripple and the XRPL Foundation stop “playing it safe” and prioritize frictionless consumer onboarding, real-world payment rails, and a faster, more aggressive funding engine. дальше »

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Morph Network Commits $150M to Drive High-Volume Payments Across Its Onchain Settlement Network

Morph Network has released the Morph Payment Accelerator, a $150M program created to assist businesses that are developing live payment systems onchain. дальше »

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Morph’s $150 Million Accelerator Backs Startups Scaling Real-World Payments Onchain

Morph, the Ethereum-based settlement layer purpose-built for payments, today announced the launch of its Payment Accelerator, a $150 million program designed to support payment companies bringing live, real-world transaction activity onchain. дальше »

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CNBC Calls XRP the New Cryptocurrency Darling and Hottest Trade of 2026

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos labelled Ripple’s payment token, XRP, as the “new cryptocurrency darling” after the token rallied 22% in the first week of the new [...] дальше »

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Tether introduces Scudo, a new fractional unit for Tether Gold (XAUT)

Tether has introduced a new fractional unit for Tether Gold aimed at making on-chain gold easier to price, transfer, and use as a payment asset. Tether has launched a new unit of account for Tether Gold aimed at making on-chain… дальше »

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Canza Finance Reaches $131M USDT on Aptos platform, Introduces AI-powered Payment Protocol in Africa

Canza Finance achieves $131M USDT volume on Aptos blockchain as it announces CAPP, an AI payment protocol that's transforming African commerce infrastructure. дальше »

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South Korea weighs preemptive freezes on suspicious crypto accounts

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reviewing a proposal to allow preemptive account freezes. According to local sources, the proposal defines a system referred to as “payment suspension” that would enable authorities to block suspicious crypto transactions before illegal gains can be moved or hidden. дальше »

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Ledger customer data breached including info that leads violent criminals to your door

Ledger customers woke up on Jan. 5 to an email no one wants to see: their names and contact information had been exposed through a breach at Global-e, a third-party payment processor. The company clarified what hadn't been compromised: no payment cards, no passwords, and critically, no 24-word recovery phrases. дальше »

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Ledger Data Leak Exposes Customer Details via Global-e, ZachXBT Flags Fresh Third-Party Breach

Key Takeaways: Ledger confirmed a customer data exposure tied to its third-party payment processor, Global-e. Leaked information includes names and contact details; no wallet seeds, private keys, or crypto funds The post Ledger Data Leak Exposes Customer Details via Global-e, ZachXBT Flags Fresh Third-Party Breach appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ledger hit by data breach after compromise at third-party processor

Hardware wallet maker Ledger is dealing with another data exposure incident, this time linked to its external payment processor. The issue was connected to systems operated by Global-e and came to public attention after details of a customer notification were shared on X by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. дальше »

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Crypto Wallet Ledger Responds to Major Security Breach

Crypto wallet Ledger faced a major customer data breach through its payment processor Global-e. The post Crypto Wallet Ledger Responds to Major Security Breach appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Ledger Hit by Another Data Breach Amid Growing Industry Security Concerns

Ledger, the well-known hardware wallet provider, reportedly suffered a new security incident on January 5, 2026. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that customer personal data had been compromised through the third-party payment processor Global-e. дальше »

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HBAR and ONDO Charts Form Bullish Price Structure, Here Are The Best Altcoins To Buy Right Now

The crypto market opens in 2026 with renewed interest in utility tokens and payment systems that show product progress and real transaction use. Projects with active development and rising demand are getting more attention from traders scanning the best crypto to buy now and upcoming crypto projects. дальше »

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Turkmenistan Goes Crypto: Exchanges, Mining Now Legal

Turkmenistan has officially legalized crypto exchanges and mining, although digital assets are still not recognized as a means of payment. Turkmenistan’s Crypto Legislation Now In Effect As reported by Associated Press, the Asian nation of Turkmenistan officially recognized mining and exchanging cryptocurrency as legal on Thursday. дальше »

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Iran Accepts Crypto As Payment For Weapons To Bypass International Sanctions

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Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons

Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website. дальше »

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2026 will be red for Bitcoin, but payment tech will improve: BTC OGs

The market carnage will likely extend into 2026, with price bottoming out in Q4, but it isn't all bad news, according to early BTC adopters. дальше »

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Pi Network suspends wallet payment requests after scammers drain millions

Pi Network halts wallet requests after large-scale scams target users. Scammers exploit public balances and impersonate trusted contacts. PI trades near $0. 20 amid low liquidity and token unlocks. дальше »

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Pi Network halts payment requests due to rising scam incidents

Pi Network has temporarily disabled wallet payment requests after a surge in scam incidents targeting users with large balances. In a Dec. 30 post on X, the Pi Core Team warned users that scammers have been abusing the payment request… дальше »

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Alchemy Pay Enables Direct Fiat Purchases of $FOLKS Worldwide

This latest integration with Alchemy Pay now permits consumers to buy $FOLKS via regional fiat payment modes in more than 173 jurisdictions. дальше »

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Lighter launches LIT token: check out all the details here

Half of the token supply is allocated to the ecosystem, with an immediate airdrop converting 2025 points into LIT. LIT is used for staking, access to trading services, and payment for data verification on the platform. дальше »

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What Does XRP Really Do? Expert Explains What It Is Built For

Crypto analyst and XRP advocate Levi Rietveld recently shared a short post on X stating that “$XRP is built for this,” alongside a video clip of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking about reviewing regulatory barriers around blockchain, stablecoins, and new payment systems like the crypto industry. дальше »

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The year stablecoins became too big for TradFi to ignore

As 2025 draws to a close, stablecoins are stepping out of the shadows of cryptocurrency speculation and emerging as central instruments in the evolving landscape of global finance. Once considered fringe assets, these digital tokens are now at the heart of debates about monetary sovereignty, regulatory oversight, and the modernisation of payment systems. At press […] дальше »

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Zoomex Launches Zoomex Card, Unlocking a New Path from Crypto Assets to Global Fiat Payments

Global cryptocurrency trading platform Zoomex today announced the official early registration for its latest payment product, the Zoomex Card. Designed to bridge the gap between crypto assets and real-world payment scenarios, the Zoomex Card aims to provide users with a Global Multicurrency bank account that’s connected to tradfi payment rails and crypto ramps, enabling seamless The post Zoomex Launches Zoomex Card, Unlocking a New Path from Crypto Assets to Global Fiat Payments appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Polygon price eyes payments upside as Shift4 adds 24/7 stablecoin settlement

Payment processor Shift4 now lets hundreds of thousands of merchants settle via stablecoins on Polygon, a shift that could support Polygon price and reduce banking frictions. Payment processor Shift4 now offers stablecoin settlement on the Polygon blockchain, giving hundreds of… дальше »

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XRP price $1.88 braces as bears press showing support despite strong ETF inflows

XRP, the cross-border payment token, fell below a key support level after failing to break through resistance at the start of the week, according to market data. The digital asset recorded minor gains on Monday but subsequently declined following the… дальше »

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Fed seeks input on account type attractive to crypto firms

The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new “payment account” that could give fintechs and crypto companies easier access to the central bank’s systems. дальше »

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XRP Changed Fundamentally: 300% Spikes Are Now Possible

XRP saw a fundamental change in the way its network functions as occasional payment volume spikes are the new norm. дальше »

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XRP ETFs are booming, but a quiet $15 billion payment layer matters more than the price

Four XRP spot ETFs now trade in the US, with combined assets of $941. 7 million as of Dec. 18. Grayscale's GXRP holds $148. 1 million, Canary Capital's XRPC $373. 6 million, Franklin Templeton's XRPZ $189 million, and Bitwise's XRP ETF $215. дальше »

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How does GENIUS Act regulate yield-bearing stablecoins?

The GENIUS Act redefines yield-bearing stablecoins by banning interest on payment tokens and shifting yield to separate wrapper products. The post How does GENIUS Act regulate yield-bearing stablecoins? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Terraform’s $4 billion Jump lawsuit exposes the hidden “shadow trading” that may be artificially holding up stablecoin prices

A fresh $4 billion lawsuit tied to Terraform Labs’ collapse is becoming a test of what a stablecoin’s $1 promise means amid the adoption of dollar tokens as payment rails. The case is about more than who pays for a 2022-era failure. дальше »

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Shock $4 billion crypto lawsuit exposes the hidden “shadow trading” that may be artificially holding up stablecoin prices

A fresh $4 billion lawsuit tied to Terraform Labs’ collapse is becoming a test of what a stablecoin’s $1 promise means amid the adoption of dollar tokens as payment rails. The case is about more than who pays for a 2022-era failure. дальше »

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Why Crypto Casinos Appeal To Experienced Players | Fully Explained

Many long-time gamblers have used a wide range of online casinos, reward structures, and payment systems. As digital currencies become more common in online transactions, some experienced players have shown The post Why Crypto Casinos Appeal To Experienced Players | Fully Explained appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Fetch.ai launches AI-to-AI payment system using USDC and FET

Fetch.ai introduces AI agent payments, enabling personal AIs to autonomously complete transactions using USDC, FET, and Visa. The post Fetch.ai launches AI-to-AI payment system using USDC and FET appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Falls Below $85,000 as Altcoins Decline and Assessing Digitap’s ($TAP) Payment Utility in 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $85,000 overnight, triggering a market-wide liquidation. This sudden drop came as investors anticipated interest hikes from the Bank of Japan this week. With the top 10 The post Bitcoin Falls Below $85,000 as Altcoins Decline and Assessing Digitap’s ($TAP) Payment Utility in 2026 appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Morning Crypto Report: Ripple CTO Drops 'Wow!' on Major XRP Milestone, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Nears 'Black Friday' Bottom, Bitcoin to $52,000? Don't Be Surprised, Bollinger Bands Warn

Thursday's crypto check with Ripple CTO dropping a "Wow!" on an XRPL Payment Engine milestone, SHIB drifted to its "Black Friday" floor and Bollinger Bands still point to $52,250 for Bitcoin. дальше »

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Ripple’s XRP Institutional Appeal Skyrockets as Most Notable ISO 20022 Token for Global Payment Systems

Market interest in ISO 20022 tokens has climbed sharply recently. Investors are beginning to understand what these assets represent beyond the usual market narratives. ISO 20022 is the global banking communication standard that unifies how payments, data, and settlements move across institutions. дальше »

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Tether Leads $8M Round in Speed to Push Lightning-Native, Stablecoin Payments

Tether led an $8M investment in Speed to scale Lightning-native payment rails with USDT settlement, bringing low-fee payments to consumers and merchants. дальше »

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