Trump blocks Iraq cash payments, pressures Iran-backed militias
The Trump administration has blocked cash payments to Iraq to compel the disbanding of Iranian-backed militias. Odds for Trump attending...
Payments
Coinbase Brings USDC Payouts to Nium’s Network Across 190+ Countries
Key Takeaways: Coinbase expands USDC payments through Nium’s network across 190+ countries. Nium clients can fund payouts in USDC and...
India Expands E-Rupee Use With Welfare Payments to Farmers and Food Schemes
India launched new e-rupee pilots to distribute welfare payments directly to farmers and food subsidy beneficiaries, aiming to reduce corruption...
Circle, OSL Expand USDC Access as Asia Cross-Border Demand Grows
Key Takeaways: OSL Group expanded USDC access across trading, payments, and settlement. Circle strengthens regulated stablecoin rails for institutional liquidity...
PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms
Key Takeaways: U.S. Reps. Young Kim and Sam Liccardo introduced the PACE Act to modernize payments. Bill aims to open...
Doordash Plans to Pay Drivers in Stablecoins Using Tempo Blockchain: Report
Key Takeaways: The Information reports Doordash plans to pay its Dasher drivers in stablecoins via the Tempo blockchain, built by...
XRP Road To $10 Broken Down By Experts, Who Are Also Backing This New Payment Token To Shine
CoinDesk recently reported that XRP is getting a fresh payments narrative after Rakuten integrated the token for transactions in Japan,...
Grayscale Predicts Elon Musk’s X Could Use Crypto to Power Next Wave of Financial Ecosystems
Key Takeaways: Wechat remains the most comprehensive model, combining payments, cards, and investing within a single ecosystem. Telegram stands out...
Bitcoin Milkshake: Steak ’n Shake Targets April 27 Launch for BTC-Themed Product
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Payments Drive Broader Strategy The company has also pointed to measurable outcomes tied to its digital asset...
Ex-Ripple VP Who Built Japan’s XRP Strategy Launches $100M Fund With SBI
This week, Japan launched XRP payments for 44 million Rakuten users, proved XRP settles 60% cheaper than SWIFT in live...
Alameda Research Moves $16 Million in SOL to FTX Creditor Wallet
All this transfer is a part of ongoing payments to creditors after one of crypto’s biggest collapses. Meanwhile, a New...
Ripple and Quant Team Up on Stage: Is XRP the Real Internet of Value Behind the Scenes?
Ripple and Quant are no longer just talking about the future of institutional payments, they’re now sharing the stage, and...
Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill
Japan has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its digital asset framework after its cabinet approved Japan’s crypto initiatives Japan...
Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto
Key Takeaways: Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, 2026, giving PSPs and banks access to USDC settlement without...
Polygon Labs Eyes $100 Million to Launch Stablecoin Payments
Polygon Labs is in early talks to raise up to $100 million to scale a regulated stablecoin payments business, shifting its...
