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Cash App Opens USDC to 59 Million Users
Cash App rolls out fee-free, wallet-free USDC transfers to 59M users, spanning multiple chains and offering a one-tap path into Bitcoin.
MoonPay Launches Open Wallet Standard for AI
MoonPay launched an open-source wallet standard for AI agents on Monday, aiming to unify cross-chain payments, signing, and fund control.
SHIB Enters Japan Payments via Rakuten Wallet
SHIB launched on Rakuten Wallet in Japan on April 15, adding JPY trading and a potential path into Rakuten Pay's 44M users and 5M merchants.
XRP Comes to Rakuten Points and Payments
Rakuten began enabling XRP in Japan on April 15, letting users buy with points and spend via Rakuten Cash across millions of merchants.
Cardano Hints at Mastercard Partnership
EMURGO says Cardano is in talks with Mastercard's APAC team to join its crypto partner program, but no formal partnership has been announced yet.
OnePay Adds New Crypto Tokens
Walmart-backed OnePay added 10 crypto tokens, including Sui, POL and Arbitrum, expanding its lineup and bringing mainstream U.S. users more access.
Ripple CEO Recalls Buffett's Crypto Jab
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revived Buffett's 2018 crypto jab to highlight Wall Street's shift, with stablecoins now drawing institutions on-chain.
Circle Stock Under Pressure: 3 Key Reasons
Circle stock is sliding as investors reassess rich valuation, face regulatory uncertainty, and weigh rising competition in stablecoins.
Stablecoins Become Dollar Rails
Stablecoins are shifting from trading tools to dollar-based payment rails, powering faster, cheaper settlement, remittances, and tokenized markets.
Pudgy Penguins Launches Visa Pengu Card in 170 Countries
Pudgy Penguins launches Pengu Card on Visa with KAST, aiming for real-world crypto payments in 170+ countries; key details on custody, assets and setup pending.
Armstrong Cheers Banks Moving Into Stablecoins
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praised banks embracing crypto and stablecoins today, saying it signals broader adoption of onchain payments and settlement.
Solana Dev Platform Launches With Mastercard, Western Union
Solana Foundation launched a payments-focused developer platform with Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay to speed enterprise app builds; SOL near $89.85.
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.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI Agents Could Trigger the Next Crypto Payments Boom
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said last week AI agents need native internet money, making stablecoins and on-chain settlement key for the next global payments boom
OP Labs Cuts 20% of Staff as Ethereum Layer-2 Battle Intensifies; Solana Expands Payments Rails
OP Labs cut 20% of staff to narrow focus as Ethereum L2 competition heats up, while Solana expands payments rails via Mastercard's partner. Market steady.
Wells Fargo Files 'WFUSD' Trademark, Hinting at Crypto Payments and Trading Tools
Wells Fargo filed a 'WFUSD' trademark for crypto payments, trading and staking software, signaling a potential stablecoin-style push into blockchain finance.
USDC Flips Tether as Stablecoin Rails Set Record $1.8T in Transfers
February set a record $1.8T stablecoin transfer volume in one month as USDC captured ~70% of onchain throughput, flipping Tether on public blockchains.
Tether leads $7.5M raise for Utexo to bring native USDT payments to Bitcoin
Tether led a $7.5M round for Utexo to enable native USDT payments on Bitcoin, boosting dollar-priced spending and reducing volatility at checkout.
Gen Z Drives 72% of P2P Crypto Payments as Mobile Transfers Hit 80%: Report
NoOnes report: Gen Z drives 72% of P2P crypto payments, with 80% done on mobile, signaling crypto transfers becoming a default social tool amid high fees.
Cardano Goes to the Checkout: ADA Now Accepted at 137 SPAR Stores in Switzerland
Cardano's ADA is now accepted at checkout in 137 SPAR stores across Switzerland via Open Crypto Pay, powered by DFX.swiss and backed by the Cardano Foundation.