Stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and the new rails of digital cash.
Circle USDC burn refusal- Stablecoin issuer Circle is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with Wisconsin authorities after declining to destroy and reissue nearly 381,000 USDC stolen in a 2025 investment scam, raising fresh questions about the technical and legal obligations of stablecoin issuers in asset recovery efforts. In a development that could set precedents … Read more
Visa has launched an enterprise Stablecoin Platform that lets its 15,000 financial institution partners issue and settle digital dollars, debuting with Open USD and putting fresh competitive pressure on Circle.
The UAE Central Bank has cleared the DDSC dirham stablecoin for VARA-regulated exchanges, moving the IHC and FAB-backed token from institutional pilots to retail.
PayPal PYUSD Polygon- PayPal is expanding its PYUSD stablecoin with native issuance on Polygon, alongside integration into Polygon’s Open Money Stack. The move aims to simplify global payments for businesses, reduce friction, and increase real-world utility of the dollar-backed stablecoin. Table of Contents Native Issuance on Polygon Integration with Open Money Stack Polygon’s Stablecoin Dominance … Read more
While the world is busy feeding data into centralized cloud giants, the company behind the world’s most used stablecoin is making a pivot toward your pocket. Tether, the issuer of USDT, has officially launched QVAC SDK—an open-source toolkit that allows developers to build AI applications that run entirely on a user’s device. No cloud servers, … Read more
While the world is busy feeding data into centralized cloud giants, the company behind the world’s most used stablecoin is making a pivot toward your pocket. Tether, the issuer of USDT, has officially launched QVAC SDK—an open-source toolkit that allows developers to build AI applications that run entirely on a user’s device. No cloud servers, … Read more
RedotPay, a leading stablecoin payment platform, has successfully closed a $107 million Series B funding round led by Goodwater Capital. This latest injection brings the company’s total 2025 fundraising to $194 million, signaling strong investor confidence in the bridge between digital assets and traditional finance. Key Financial Highlights The oversubscribed round saw participation from major … Read more
Revolut is significantly advancing its foray into digital-asset payments by expanding its partnership with Polygon Labs. The European fintech giant, which serves over 65 million users, will now allow customers in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA) to send and receive remittances using the two largest stablecoins, USDC and USDT, along with Polygon’s native … Read more
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the continent’s largest economic integration project, is embarking on a major digital transformation initiative known as ADAPT. Developed in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute and the World Economic Forum, the project aims to replace outdated, paper-heavy trade systems with advanced digital infrastructure. The Digital Solution and Its … Read more
Grab, a major technology and payments platform in Southeast Asia, and StraitsX, a leading stablecoin infrastructure provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop a Web3-enabled payment infrastructure across Asia. The core goal of the partnership is to integrate digital asset wallets and stablecoin settlement into everyday consumer transactions, aiming to improve … Read more