Quick Breakdown: Mastercard expands crypto services with on/off-ramps, crypto cards, and wallet integrations. Stablecoins are seen as tools to speed up settlements, not replace traditional protections. Partnerships with MetaMask, Bitget, and MoonPay bring crypto payments closer to mainstream use....
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Quick Breakdown: XDC Network rolls out CCTP V2 to enable fast, secure cross-chain USDC transfers. Fast Transfer cuts settlement to under 30 seconds, backed by Circle’s Attestation Service. Hooks integration powers DeFi, NFTs, payments, and gaming apps with programmable...
Quick Breakdown: Aave Labs launched Horizon, a new Ethereum-based lending market that lets institutions borrow stablecoins against tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Launch partners include Circle, Superstate, Centrifuge, Chainlink, Ripple, VanEck, and WisdomTree, with collateral options like U.S. Treasuries and...
Quick Breakdown Mastercard Deal: Enables USDC and EURC settlement for merchants in EEMEA. Finastra Integration: Brings USDC into a $5T-per-day payments network serving 50+ countries. Global Push: Circle deepens ties in Asia and Japan, aligning with the new U.S....
Quick Breakdown Circle and Paxos launched a pilot system to verify stablecoin issuers and block counterfeit tokens. The “know-your-issuer” tool embeds issuer credentials in transactions, improving transparency and regulatory compliance. The system aligns with the GENIUS Act and could...
Quick Breakdown: VanEck CEO Jan van Eck says Ethereum is best positioned to lead as banks adapt to rising stablecoin transactions. He calls Ethereum the “Wall Street token,” predicting banks must integrate blockchain systems within the next 12 months....
Quick Breakdown: The AI-native DeFi protocol partners with Chainlink to enhance security and reliability for its AI-driven vault strategies. Demether’s demAI automatically reallocates capital, manages risk, and executes yield strategies for both retail and institutional users. Chainlink integration enables...
Quick breakdown: Monex Group is exploring issuing stablecoins pegged to the Japanese yen, backed by assets like government bonds, to enhance cross-border payments. The firm plans to acquire a European crypto company to bolster its global presence and differentiate...
Quick Breakdown Ripple and Circle join Series B funding to back Tazapay’s fiat-to-stablecoin payment infrastructure. $10B+ in annualized payment volume with 300% YoY growth reported. Licensing push underway in the U.S., UAE, Hong Kong, and Australia, alongside plans for...
