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Meta Launches USDC Creator Payouts
Meta quietly rolls out USDC payouts for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using Solana and Polygon for cross-border payments.
Yuan Stablecoin Could Launch Within 5 Years
Circle CEO says China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years, but capital controls may be the biggest hurdle.
Africa Crypto Rules Shift in 2026, Ripple Says
Ripple says 2026 could mark a regulatory turning point for Africa crypto, with more licensing, clearer stablecoin rules and stronger payments oversight.
Ripple President Says XRP Can Fix Payments
Ripple revives XRP's payments pitch, with President Monica Long saying it can cut cross-border costs, boost liquidity, and improve settlement speed.
Ripple CEO Fires Back at Avalanche Founder
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hit back after Avalanche founder Emin Gün Sirer mocked Ripple's bank adoption pitch in an April Fools' X exchange.
OpenFX Raises $94M for Stablecoin Payments
OpenFX raised $94M in a Series A to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments, deepen liquidity, and grow in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
ECB Tokenized Securities Move Revives XRP Debate
ECB's tokenized securities push revived XRP chatter, but it's about market plumbing, not endorsement, as traders revisit XRP's bridge-asset case.
Stablecoins Become Dollar Rails
Stablecoins are shifting from trading tools to dollar-based payment rails, powering faster, cheaper settlement, remittances, and tokenized markets.
Tazapay Raises $36M With Circle, Coinbase, Ripple
Singapore's Tazapay raised $36M Series B total, backed by Circle, Coinbase and Ripple, to scale cross-border payment rails and stablecoin settlement globally.
Stellar XLM Jumps 7% as Payment Coins Heat Up
Stellar's XLM surged 7% on March 25 as traders rotated into payment-rail tokens like XRP and HBAR; bulls eye $0.18 as key breakout, while BTC and ETH lagged.
VersaBank Expands Tokenized Deposit Platform With Cross-Border FX Settlement Feature
VersaBank added USD/CAD conversion to its Real Bank Tokenized Deposits, targeting real-time 24/7 cross-border FX settlement, deposit-backed, not a stablecoin.
PayPal Takes PYUSD Stablecoin Global, Expanding Access to Users in 70 Countries
PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries this March 2026, enabling send/hold/receive in-app and targeting lower cross-border fees worldwide.
Ripple Bets on Brazil: Custody, Tokenization and Payments Suite as It Seeks Central Bank Approval
Ripple expands in Brazil with an all-in-one custody, tokenization and cross-border payments suite, preparing to seek a Central Bank VASP licence this year.
KAST Raises $80M at $600M Valuation to Scale Stablecoin Payments Globally
Stablecoin payments firm KAST raises $80M at $600M valuation, led by QED and Left Lane, to expand across Americas and Middle East and build compliant rails.
Brazil and Argentina Power Latin America’s 2025 Crypto Surge, Tripling U.S. User Growth: Report
Report: Latin America's crypto users grew 3x faster than the U.S. in 2025, led by Brazil and Argentina, with $730B volume (+60%), as stablecoin payments surge.
Russia’s Draft Stablecoin Bill Aims to Power Sanctions‑Proof Cross‑Border Trade
Russia's draft stablecoin bill would legalize price‑pegged tokens for cross‑border settlements, seeking sanctions‑proof rails outside SWIFT for trade.
Coupang Pay Builds In-House Stablecoin Legal Team as South Korea Debates KRW Tokens
Coupang Pay hires in-house lawyers focused on stablecoin issuance as South Korea debates KRW token rules, positioning early to shape compliance before laws set.
Ripple Exec Reece Merrick: Stablecoins Are Poised to Reshape Africa’s Fintech and Payments Market
Ripple's Reece Merrick says USD stablecoins are becoming core payments rail in Africa, 9.3% real-world adoption for remittances, imports, savings and value storage.
Meta Reportedly Plans Stablecoin Comeback in H2 2026, Targeting Instagram Payouts After Diem Collapse
Meta may return to stablecoins in H2 2026, integrating existing tokens for Instagram creator payouts to cut fees and speed cross-border settlements.
XRPL Payments Surge 200% as XRP Price Slides, Signaling Rising On-Chain Demand
XRPL payments surged ~200% in 24 hours even as XRP price slid, hinting at rising on-chain demand amid a broader bearish trend despite bearish market sentiment.