PAYMENTS
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.
Building a Flexible Blockchain Payments Solution: Key Considerations
Learn how to build and launch an efficient blockchain payments solution, covering wallet infrastructure, ecosystem partners, and operational workflows.
Ripple (XRP) Leverages Blockchain to Overcome Payment Reconciliation Challenges
Ripple (XRP) utilizes blockchain technology to address payment reconciliation issues, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in global transactions.
Telegram Introduces Stars for Digital Goods Payments
Telegram launches Stars, enabling payments for digital goods and services through bots and mini apps.
Ripple (XRP) Report Highlights Key Trends in Global Payments for 2023
Ripple's 2023 report reveals key regional payment trends, highlighting blockchain's impact.
Visa Announces $100 Million Fund for Generative AI in Commerce and Payments
Visa Inc. has announced a $100 million fund to invest in generative AI technologies that are relevant to commerce and payments. The initiative, led by Visa Ventures, aims to foster innovation in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Crypto Innovations and IBM's Role in the Evolving Payments Landscape
The digital transformation of finance, driven by cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies, is reshaping the industry. Traditional banks face challenges in maintaining market share, while regulatory bodies are enhancing oversight. IBM, a tech giant, offers solutions for this new era, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and fostering seamless customer experiences.
US National Security at Risk Due to China Dominance in Mobile Payments, says former State Department Official
Former Department of State official Anja Manuel warns that if the US loses its dominance in financial innovation and payments, it could impact its national security policy, specifically on sanctions. Manuel stated that China is catching up on dominance in mobile payments, which could make enforcing sanctions against “bad actors” like Iran or North Korea more challenging.
