Kraken got fed up of waiting on TradFi so it built its own bank to access the Fed — and it just worked

Kraken has cleared a regulatory hurdle that crypto firms have chased for years: direct access to the Federal Reserve’s core payments infrastructure. On March 4, the exchange said its Wyoming-chartered bank, Kraken Financial, has been granted a Federal Reserve master account, allowing it to settle US dollar payments directly over Fed rails instead of routing […] The post Kraken got fed up of waiting on TradFi so it built its own bank to access the Fed — and it just worked appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Sui rolls out USDsui stablecoin offering yield access across major DeFi protocols

Sui launches USDsui stablecoin issued by Stripe, expanding payments and DeFi infrastructure across the Sui ecosystem. The post Sui rolls out USDsui stablecoin offering yield access across major DeFi protocols appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Sui launches native USDsui stablecoin to power payments and DeFi

The Sui Foundation has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin built to power digital payments and decentralized finance across the Sui network. The token went live on mainnet on March 4, 2026. USDsui is issued through Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe, using its… дальше »

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FATF targets stablecoin wallets: $154B illicit flows in crosshairs

Stablecoins are rapidly expanding beyond crypto trading into payments and cross-border transfers, but regulators are increasingly focused on risks linked to how these assets move between users. A new report from the Financial Action Task Force highlights that peer-to-peer transfers conducted through self-custody crypto wallets can bypass regulated intermediaries, creating potential gaps in anti-money laundering oversight. дальше »

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XRP's 400% Growth Turns into 70% Nosedive as Key Metrics Normalize

XRP Ledger payments volume surged substantially yesterday but returned to the ordinary value so quickly that it feels like a crash. дальше »

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Transacta Partners with CryptoJets to Support Growing Demand for Crypto Payments in Private Aviation

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SoFi and Mastercard Partner to Enable SoFiUSD Stablecoin Settlement for Faster Global Payments

SoFi and Mastercard partner to launch SoFiUSD stablecoin settlement, revolutionizing global payments with real-time, regulated blockchain-based transactions. дальше »

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Ripple Expands Stablecoin Platform to 60+ Markets, $100B Volume Surges

Key Takeaways: Ripple diversified Ripple Payments to an end-to-end licensed, stablecoin platform in over 60 markets. The network has already managed over $100 billion payments and has a stablecoin market The post Ripple Expands Stablecoin Platform to 60+ Markets, $100B Volume Surges appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ripple expands payments platform into end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure as processed volume tops $100 billion

The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, positioning itself as a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets. дальше »

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Visa to rollout stablecoin-backed cards in 100+ countries via Stripe’s Bridge

Global payments giant Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to scale stablecoin-backed cards to more than 100 countries. In a statement published on March 3, Visa confirmed that the expanded program will allow businesses and developers to issue… дальше »

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AI Agents Show Strong Preference for Bitcoin Over Fiat, BPI Study Finds

Bitcoin Magazine AI Agents Show Strong Preference for Bitcoin Over Fiat, BPI Study Finds AI agents prefer Bitcoin as a store of value and stablecoins for payments, rejecting traditional fiat in controlled monetary experiments. дальше »

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XRP Price Prediction: What Happens If Ripple’s $100B Payments Network Expands?

Ripple’s XRP feels like it’s standing between two very different stories right now. On the business side, Ripple keeps adding pieces to the puzzle. Ripple Prime is now listed in the NSCC directory, which brings the XRP Ledger a step closer to traditional U. дальше »

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ECB warns stablecoins threaten bank funding as Visa, Mastercard expand

New paper flags risk to bank funding just as payments giants ramp up tokenized settlement. The European Central Bank (ECB) has fired a shot across the bow of the stablecoin industry, warning that widespread use of private tokens could undermine… дальше »

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Ripple Targets Traditional Banking With Major Expansion of XRP-Focused Ripple Payments Service

Ripple unveils a major overhaul of its payments platform, tapping RLUSD and XRP for cross-border settlements. Discover how this upgrade challenges traditional banking. дальше »

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Ripple upgrades its payments platform, integrating custody, liquidity, and automated payout capabilities

Ripple's platform upgrade could enhance global fintech efficiency, offering streamlined financial operations and fostering broader blockchain adoption. The post Ripple upgrades its payments platform, integrating custody, liquidity, and automated payout capabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO

The Nasdaq-bound payments firm backed by SoftBank targets a valuation above $10 billion. дальше »

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Best Crypto To Buy: Pepeto Official Launch Date Approaches While Bitcoin Hyper and Digitap Struggle To Keep Up

Stripe just expanded its USDC payment integration to over 30 new countries, allowing merchants to accept crypto payments with instant fiat settlement for the first time. The move signals that mainstream infrastructure for digital assets is accelerating faster than most traders realize. дальше »

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a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments

Eco's innovation could streamline cross-chain transactions, reducing errors and costs, potentially transforming digital asset management. The post a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults

Bitcoin Magazine Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults Cake Wallet has rolled out Bitcoin Lightning Network integration using Breez SDK and a privacy-focused Spark implementation, enabling instant payments while keeping users in full self-custody and limiting on-chain visibility. дальше »

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Revolut’s digital pound trial shifts the UK payments debate from crypto hype to consumer protections and clarity

Revolut is preparing to trial a pound-backed stablecoin inside a regulated stablecoin sandbox in the UK, with testing expected within the current quarter. While this might look like another fintech pilot in the long history of crypto payment tests, the more interesting part sits upstream of the token itself. дальше »

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Banking Giant Barclays Considers Blockchain Payment Platform – Details

Prominent British multinational bank Barclays Plc is exploring the development of a blockchain platform to support payments, signaling a deeper push by traditional finance lenders into digital-asset technology. дальше »

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PengoPay Expands Stablecoin Payments with $USDT and $USDC

PengoPay expands multi-chain stablecoin payments with $USDT and $USDC support across Ethereum and Solana to ensure the secure global crypto transactions. дальше »

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The 'stablecoin sandwich' is dead: Why the next phase of crypto payments is all about the user relationship

The real competitive advantage in stablecoins, the moat that holds competitors at bay, now lies in the distribution held by incumbents, according to the person behind Meta's abandoned Diem token. дальше »

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UK Banking Heavyweight Barclays Weighs Major Step Into Blockchain-Based Payments And Deposits

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Startale Group Taps SBI Holdings to Launch Japan’s 1st Yen Stablecoin Backed by Trust Bank

Startale Group and SBI Holdings unite and unveil Japan’s first trust-backed yen stablecoin JPYSC to target regulated digital asset growth and on-chain payments. дальше »

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Block Sec Arena Taps Conflux to Boost Web3 Security and Adoption  

Block Sec Arena integrates with Conflux Network to enhance stablecoin security, strengthen on-chain payments, and support scalable global Web3 adoption. дальше »

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Barclays Bank Begins Exploring Blockchain for Payments

UK top bank Barclays is consulting suppliers to potentially help build a blockchain payments product. дальше »

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Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech. дальше »

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Punters want crypto: UK Gambling Commission explores how to keep bettors on licensed sites

The Gambling Commission said there is increasing searches and consumer demand for crypto payments in the United Kingdom, which sometimes leads them to illegal websites. дальше »

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Banking giant Barclays explores blockchain platform for payments and tokenized deposits

Barclays' blockchain exploration signals a shift towards digital asset integration, potentially transforming global banking and payment systems. The post Banking giant Barclays explores blockchain platform for payments and tokenized deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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UK gambling regulator weighs allowing crypto payments for online betting

Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said. дальше »

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Solana запустила инструмент для приема платежей в стейблкоинах

Solana представила Solana Payments с инструментом для моделирования транзакций в реальном времени. Платформа позволяет протестировать весь цикл оплаты — от проверки до финального зачисления и выхода в продакшн. дальше »

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Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Fintech, Crypto Payments at Core

Key Takeaways: Block has been cutting off nearly 4,000 employees, bringing total staff from more than 10,000 down to only less than 6,000. According to Jack Dorsey, AI tools allow The post Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Fintech, Crypto Payments at Core appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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SBI, Startale prep JPYSC yen stablecoin under Japan’s Type III rules

SPI pegs JPYSC and targets Q2 2026 launch, with 1:1 JPY backing under Japan’s Type III framework for institutional cross-border and treasury payments. SBI Holdings and Startale Group announced the launch of JPYSC, a Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin designed for institutional… дальше »

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Ransomware attacks soar as hackers pivot to small businesses

Ransomware activity accelerated sharply in 2025, but the money flowing to attackers moved in the opposite direction. New research from Chainalysis shows that while the number of attacks jumped significantly, overall ransom payments declined. дальше »

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Analysis: Block’s retreat to 2019 scale could be a hint of deeper shifts in payments economics

While Jack Dorsey cites AI-enabled productivity gains as the reason for Block's cuts, the deeper shift is in payments plumbing: stablecoin settlement threatens to compress the fee stack that fintech acquirers have relied on for years. дальше »

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Ransomware attacks surge 50% in 2025, ransom payments decline

A new Chainalysis report suggests ransomware attackers are “working harder for diminishing returns” as regulatory pressure and refusals to pay have hurt ransom proceeds.  дальше »

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XRPL could capture billions in machine payments but only if AI agents choose RLUSD

On Feb. 25, t54 Labs announced that Ripple was a strategic investor in its $5 million seed round investment. t54 describes itself as the trust layer for the fast-rising agentic economy. The latest artificial intelligence move is small in dollar terms, but larger in what it signals about where Ripple sees the next fight in […] The post XRPL could capture billions in machine payments but only if AI agents choose RLUSD appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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KCS token price outlook as KuCoin taps Zypto for everyday crypto payments

KuCoin’s Zypto integration expands KCS use cases into everyday crypto payments. KCS token price remains weak as volume stays low despite a positive adoption narrative. Key levels to watch are $8. дальше »

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Ripple Makes New AI Bet As XRP Ledger Targets Agentic Payments

Ripple has backed AI infrastructure startup t54 in a $5 million seed round, a move that ties the company more closely to the emerging market for autonomous payments and agent-driven financial activity. дальше »

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Gate.com secures Malta PSD2 license to scale EU crypto payments

Gate Technology gains MFSA PSD2 license, expanding EU payment and stablecoin services. Gate Technology Ltd, the Malta-based entity of cryptocurrency exchange Gate, has obtained a Payment Institution license under the European Union’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta… дальше »

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Cardano Price Prediction 2026: DeepSnitch AI Eyes 300x While ADA and ZEC Gear Up for the Cycle

Tether-backed Oobit just flipped the script on crypto payments by letting users send digital assets straight from self-custody wallets into bank accounts through SEPA, ACH, and Mexico’s SPEI rails. дальше »

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AEON Reports Records $263M Volume in 2025

AEON report reveals $263M transaction volume and 5.7M payments in 2025 that strengthens AI-driven crypto payment infrastructure around the globe. дальше »

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Meta’s digital dollar comeback could unlock a $1 trillion Treasury shift Washington is not ready for

Social media giant Meta is quietly plotting a return to stablecoins. This time, however, the primary beneficiary may not be Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse, but the US Treasury market. On Feb. 24, Coindesk reported that Meta was exploring stablecoin-based payments for a possible rollout in the second half of 2026, likely through a third-party provider rather […] The post Meta’s digital dollar comeback could unlock a $1 trillion Treasury shift Washington is not ready for appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Facebook comes back to stablecoin table and could unlock a $1 trillion Treasury shift Washington is not ready for

Social media giant Meta is quietly plotting a return to stablecoins. This time, however, the primary beneficiary may not be Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse, but the US Treasury market. On Feb. 24, Coindesk reported that Meta was exploring stablecoin-based payments for a possible rollout in the second half of 2026, likely through a third-party provider rather […] The post Facebook comes back to stablecoin table and could unlock a $1 trillion Treasury shift Washington is not ready for appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Tether Invests $200 Million In Whop To Expand Stablecoin Payments Globally

Tether has made a decisive move into the creator economy, announcing a $200 million strategic investment in Whop, the world’s largest internet marketplace for digital products and online communities. дальше »

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XRP Ledger Grows 300% in 48 Hours: Payments Count Recovers to Pre-Crash Levels

Despite the slow movement on the market, XRP is certainly finding the sweet spot on the ledger, with the possibility of a further recovery. дальше »

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Revolut among 4 companies chosen to test stablecoins in UK sandbox

The UK Financial Conduct Authority selected Monee, ReStabilise, Revolut and VVTX to test stablecoin issuance and payments in its regulatory sandbox beginning in Q1 2026. дальше »

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Fintech Behemoth Stripe Reportedly Explores Possible Acquisition Of PayPal — What A Mega Deal Could Mean for Crypto

Stripe, which has been steadily expanding its crypto initiatives, is reportedly exploring the acquisition of all or part of PayPal, according to a Tuesday report from Bloomberg. If finalized, the deal would bring together two of the most active traditional payments players in crypto and stablecoin infrastructure under a single umbrella. Stripe Weighing PayPal Acquisition […] дальше »

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Meta to plug Stripe stablecoins into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp in 2026

Meta targets H2 2026 for stablecoin creator payouts, enabled by Stripe’s Bridge under new U.S. rules. Meta Platforms Inc. is preparing to integrate stablecoin payments across its social media platforms in the second half of 2026 through a third-party provider,… дальше »

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