PAYMENTS
Consumer Crypto Hits $979B in Q1 2026 Amid Daily Use Surge
Crypto adoption shifts focus to payments, stablecoins, and identity as Q1 2026 retail activity hits $979B, down 11% YoY but with real-world growth.
Continuous Settlement: Transforming Finance with Real-Time Payments
Continuous settlement could reshape global finance by enabling real-time payments, reducing idle capital, and minimizing counterparty risk.
OKX Data Shows Crypto Cards Gaining Ground for Everyday Use in Europe
OKX Card data reveals Europeans increasingly use crypto for groceries, dining, and daily expenses, signaling broader adoption of digital payments.
Paxos Defines Six Layers for Stablecoin Payment Systems
Paxos highlights the six critical layers for stablecoin payment infrastructure, addressing licensing, custody, and regulatory hurdles.
Stablecoins Hit $33T Volume in 2025, Ripple (XRP) Pushes Multi-Asset Infrastructure
Global stablecoin transaction volume hit $33T in 2025. Ripple (XRP) argues payments infrastructure must embrace multi-asset capabilities to stay competitive.
ECB Signs Standards Deals to Cut Digital Euro Integration Costs
The ECB partners with European standards bodies to streamline digital euro adoption, aiming to reduce costs for banks and merchants.
Stablecoins Reshape Banks, PSPs, and VASPs with Onchain Payments
Stablecoins like USDC are transforming financial institutions through real-time settlement, programmable finance, and 24/7 liquidity options.
DeCard Brings USDC and USDT Spending to 150M Merchants via Polygon (MATIC)
DeCard's stablecoin card now works at 150 million merchants globally, using Polygon (MATIC)'s sub-cent fees for settlement. Lunar New Year campaign drove 10% user growth.
Fireblocks Processed $6T in Stablecoin Volume During 2025 Infrastructure Push
Fireblocks reveals 300% YoY stablecoin growth, hitting $200B monthly volume as remittance giants MoneyGram and WorldRemit adopt blockchain rails.
Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Joins New Blockchain Payments Consortium
The Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation becomes a founding member of the Blockchain Payments Consortium, aiming to standardize digital asset transactions globally.
Visa Utilizes AI to Enhance Payment Security and Personalization
Visa is leveraging AI to improve fraud prevention and personalize payment services, enhancing security and user experience for its vast global network.
MetaMask Card Introduces Crypto Holiday Challenge on Linea Network
MetaMask and Linea launch a Crypto Holiday Challenge, offering users the chance to have purchases reimbursed by using MetaMask Card. The initiative runs from December 4 to 25 across Europe, UK, and Switzerland.
Tezos (XTZ) Now Usable at Visa and Mastercard Terminals Globally
Tezos users can now make purchases at Visa and Mastercard terminals worldwide with Oobit's Tap & Pay feature, enhancing cryptocurrency's role in mainstream finance.
Blockchain Poised to Modernize Payment Solutions
Blockchain technology is set to revolutionize the payment industry by offering faster, cheaper, and more efficient solutions for cross-border transactions, according to BinanceResearch.
Exploring New Revenue Streams with Blockchain Payment Use Cases
Discover how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the payments sector, offering new revenue streams and efficiency gains for businesses.