Meta to Pay Creators in Stablecoins via Stripe in Select Markets
Meta will begin paying creators in stablecoins through Stripe, starting in Colombia and the Philippines, as it expands digital payment options.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins play a central role in today’s digital economy, acting as the bridge between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem. This section brings together news on dollar-pegged assets, regulatory developments, liquidity movements, institutional adoption, and the evolving mechanics behind leading stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and newer competitors. With clear coverage of policy debates, market shifts, and on-chain activity, it offers a grounded look at how stablecoins are shaping payments, trading, and financial infrastructure across the world.
Tangem Launches Visa-Ready ‘Pay’ Card to Bridge Crypto Self-Custody and KYC
Crypto wallet maker Tangem has rolled out the Tangem Pay virtual Visa card, enabling users to spend USDC stablecoin from their hardware wallet at millions of merchants worldwide while undergoing standard KYC.
Revolut Lets Users Swap U.S. Dollars for Stablecoins at 1:1 Rate
Fintech firm Revolut is offering U.S. dollar customers the option to swap fiat into major stablecoins at a one-to-one rate, signalling deeper integration of digital assets in everyday finance.
Visa to Support Four Stablecoins Across Four Blockchains
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
Payments giant Visa announced it will begin supporting four different stablecoins operating on four unique blockchains, expanding its crypto-asset infrastructure amid growing institutional demand.
Circle Launches Arc Testnet with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Visa
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
Circle Internet Group launched its public testnet for the Arc Layer-1 blockchain – a move backed by over 100 major institutions, including BlackRock, Mastercard, Goldman Sachs and Visa.
Canada Preps Stablecoin Regulations Ahead of 2026 Federal Budget
By
Benjamin Harper
• 2 mins read
Canada’s federal government is set to introduce a comprehensive regulatory regime for stablecoins in its next budget, signalling a structural shift toward digital-asset payment infrastructure.
Western Union Pilots Stablecoin Settlements in Remittance Shift
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Western Union is testing stablecoin-based settlement systems for its global remittance operations, aiming to reduce costs, speed up transfers and leverage recent regulatory clarity.
Stripe-Backed Tempo Raises $500M at $5B Valuation in Stablecoin Push
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
Tempo, a Stripe-backed blockchain startup focused on stablecoin payments, raised $500 million in a Series A round led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks, valuing the firm at $5 billion.
Citigroup Predicts Ether Will Slide to $4,300 by Year-End in Base Case
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
Citigroup forecasts Ether could fall to about $4,300 by the end of 2025 under its base scenario, warning current price levels may be supported more by sentiment than fundamentals.