Japanese convenience store giant **Lawson** is set to trial **yen stablecoin payments** in **Tokyo**, while **Netstars** has launched a new merchant service supporting **USDC**, **USDT**, and **JPYC**.
Australian crypto exchange Swyftx projects AI microbusinesses could generate a staggering $262 billion in stablecoin volume by 2033.
Mobile financial app Toss, blockchain Optimism, and Sunnyside Labs are exploring a Korean won-based stablecoin for payments.
New data from Dune analytics indicates a clear divergence in stablecoin use, with Tether's USDT dominating payments and Circle's USDC powering DeFi applications.
UK regulators have updated their national retail payments blueprint, advocating for infrastructure to support tokenization and interoperability with new forms of digital money.
Breez's new SDK feature allows users to make payments with Bitcoin, enabling recipients to receive USDC and USDT across over 30 blockchains without holding stablecoins.
Blockchain.com launched a Brazil-focused business payments platform, while KuCoin expanded into Mexico, Bangladesh, and Zambia, targeting emerging markets.
EU lawmakers have advanced a bill for a digital euro, incorporating critical privacy safeguards, holding limits, and a no-interest policy.
Opera's MiniPay has launched a new Visa debit card, allowing its 16 million users to spend stablecoins across Visa's global network.
Anchorage Digital launches a new tokenized deposit platform, enabling financial institutions to offer round-the-clock payments and settlement.
MoneyGram has become a Solana validator, expanding its stablecoin payments strategy by processing and securing transactions on the blockchain.
Dash is assessing the Philippines for a potential crypto payments push, despite industry warnings that compliant market entry could take years.
Bitcoin miners are increasingly exploring AI, tokenized real-world assets hit $43 billion, Ripple strengthens its African network, and Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal is denied.
Alchemy's AgentCard service, integrating with Visa, now enables AI agents from platforms like OpenAI and Anthropic to perform commercial transactions.
Coinbase is strategically moving away from its traditional reliance on trading fees, expanding into derivatives, payments, and infrastructure to ensure long-term growth.
Users of the Ready USDC card outside the European Economic Area have reported service disruptions after an unannounced change in card providers.
Ripple has made a significant investment in African payments giant Flutterwave, integrating its RLUSD stablecoin and XRP Ledger to enhance cross-border transactions across the continent.
Ripple is strategically positioning its XRP Ledger and stablecoin RLUSD for AI agent payments, aiming to compete with platforms like Base and Solana.
Coinbase has launched a new AI-powered tool, "Coinbase for Agents," enabling users to automate crypto trading, payments, and portfolio management.
Coinbase has launched a new feature allowing AI agents to execute crypto trades, payments, and portfolio management within user-defined limits.
Mastercard is pioneering a new payment solution, "Agent Pay for Machines," enabling AI agents to autonomously conduct transactions using traditional methods and stablecoins.
Mastercard is partnering with Coinbase and Stripe to build secure payment systems for AI agents, preparing for a future where AI autonomously handles transactions.
The World Series of Poker will now accept Solana for tournament buy-ins, marking a significant step for blockchain payments into mainstream sporting events.
Bitcoin development firm Second has introduced Bark on the mainnet, aiming to simplify self-custodial Bitcoin payments and enhance user experience.
Meta's adoption of USDC for creator payments signals a major step for stablecoins, yet underscores the ongoing hurdle of converting digital assets to traditional currency.
Mastercard is significantly boosting its stablecoin settlement capabilities, embracing digital currencies like USDC and Ripple's RLUSD for a more efficient 'always-on' global economy.
Payment giant Mastercard is significantly expanding its support for stablecoin settlement, including USDC, PYUSD, and RLUSD, across multiple blockchain networks.
Major payment processors Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are reportedly investing in an upcoming stablecoin platform, signaling a significant move into digital assets.
Mastercard is expanding its on-chain settlement capabilities, signaling a significant move towards embracing stablecoins for continuous, real-time global payments.
Movement blockchain expands its reach by securing access to licensed payment rails in the US, Canada, and EU for stablecoin settlements and remittances.
Movement is pivoting its strategy to focus on stablecoin-based payment solutions, targeting the $685 billion global remittance market for developing nations.