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Bakkt's $44T Payments Ambition Faces Reality as DTR Posts €8.4M Loss
Bakkt's acquisition of DTR was pitched as a leap into the $44 trillion cross-border payments market, but newly released financials reveal DTR generated just €5,315 in other income and posted a significant loss before the deal closed
XRP Faces Volatility as Regulatory Clarity Looms for 2027
XRP's price has dropped sharply in 2026, but new U.S. crypto legislation and growing interest in tokenized real-world assets could set the stage for a pivotal year ahead. Ripple's evolving role in payments and banking remains in focus.
Cypher and Osmosis Crypto Cards Face Final Spending Cutoff Tonight
Cypher and Osmosis cardholders must complete all spending by August 7, with withdrawals, rewards claims, and wallet backups required before the September 6 shutdown. Unclaimed balances and unbacked wallets may become inaccessible after the deadline
Visa Expands Stablecoin Payouts to 195 Countries With Zerohash
Visa is integrating stablecoin prefunding and payouts into Visa Direct, enabling businesses to move funds onchain to over 18 billion endpoints worldwide as regulatory and liquidity challenges shape adoption
Russia Moves to Regulate Crypto Trading With New National Law
Russia's new crypto law, effective September 2026, will require exchanges, brokers, and depositories to obtain licenses and comply with strict oversight. Retail investors face annual purchase limits and knowledge tests, while crypto payments remain banned.
Stablecoins Move Beyond Trading as Arc Targets AI and Payments
Stablecoins like USDC are evolving from trading tools to programmable payment infrastructure, enabling automated transactions for AI agents, Web3 apps, and tokenized real-world assets across global markets
Circle Expands USDC Strategy as Stablecoin Use Cases Multiply
Circle is shifting from stablecoin issuance to building digital dollar infrastructure, as USDC circulation rises and demand grows for blockchain-based payments, settlements, and real-world asset tokenization
Circle Arc Aims to Redefine Stablecoin Infrastructure With USDC Focus
Circle Arc is designed to move USDC beyond trading and payments, targeting institutional-grade compliance, settlement, and real-world asset tokenization as stablecoins evolve into core financial infrastructure
TRON's Stablecoin Surge Draws Institutional Finance to Blockchain
TRON's growing stablecoin activity and on-chain settlements are attracting institutional platforms like Anchorage Digital, signaling a shift from crypto trading to broader financial infrastructure and custody services
Gate Card vs Bybit Card: Crypto Payment Fees, Cashback, and Limits Compared
Gate Card and Bybit Card let users spend crypto for daily purchases, but their cashback rates, fees, and spending limits differ. Here's how the two cards stack up for U.S. and global users seeking practical crypto payment options
How Gate P2P Enables Zero-Fee Crypto Trading With Fiat Worldwide
Gate P2P lets users buy and sell crypto directly with fiat currencies using over 450 payment methods, offering zero platform fees and escrow protection for peer-to-peer trades across 80 countries
Best Crypto Cards for Daily Spending Travel and Stablecoins
Crypto cards differ by fees top-ups FX spreads ATM limits and stablecoin conversion rules Match prepaid exchange debit and credit-style products to daily travel or USDC USDT spending needs
XRP Ledger Agentic Payments Could Reach 100 Million
Agentic payments on the XRP Ledger have passed 1 million, and RippleX expects the total could climb toward 100 million as AI software agents gain wallets and settle API fees around the clock
AI Agents Could Drive Blockchain Adoption, Franklin Templeton Says
Franklin Templeton's digital assets lead argues autonomous AI programs need near-instant, near-zero-cost settlement that card networks cannot deliver, pointing to fast blockchains as the practical rails
Japan Logistics Firm to Pay 2,300 Contractors in JPYC
AZ-COM Maruwa plans yen-stablecoin payouts for roughly 2,300 partners and may invest $6.16 million in JPYC Inc., seeking faster settlement as Japan's trucking labor shortage tightens contractor supply
Banca d'Italia Finds USDC Remittance Costs Hit 9%
A Banca d'Italia mystery-shopping study of 200 USDC transfers across 10 corridors found total costs from 0.3% to about 9%, with exchange spreads and fiat fees-not on-chain charges-dominating the bill
US Sanctions Iranian Firms Over Bitcoin Maritime Insurance Scheme
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two Iranian maritime insurers accused of running a Bitcoin-based insurance scheme for ships passing the Strait of Hormuz, raising new compliance risks for global shipping and crypto payments.
Louisiana Law Lets Crypto ATM Users Demand Refunds From Unlicensed Operators
A new Louisiana law gives crypto ATM users the right to cancel transactions and claim full refunds if the operator lacked a state license at the time, with strict deadlines for operator response and payment. Fraud-related claims require police documentation.
Samsung SDS and Upbit Operator Target Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Samsung SDS is working with Dunamu, operator of Upbit, to develop stablecoin and AI-powered payment infrastructure, deepening Samsung's push into digital finance and signaling broader ambitions in blockchain-based payments.
MoonPay Launches PayBox for AI-Driven Crypto Transactions
MoonPay's new PayBox lets ChatGPT and Claude users approve crypto purchases, swaps, and cross-chain transfers directly in conversation, while keeping custody of their funds and setting spending limits for AI-driven transactions
How Crypto Cards Turn Digital Assets Into Everyday Payments
Crypto cards let users spend digital assets at regular merchants by converting crypto to fiat at the point of sale, but fees, asset support, and regional restrictions can affect usability and costs
How U Card Fees Impact Crypto Card Users and Spending
Crypto card users face a complex mix of fees on U Card products, including funding, currency conversion, and ATM withdrawals. Understanding the real cost structure is key to minimizing losses and making informed choices
How Safe Is U Card Crypto? Key Risks, KYC, and User Limits
U Card's safety depends on issuer rules, payment network support, risk controls, and user behavior-not just whether payments go through. Here's what users should know about compliance, KYC, and practical risks
How Crypto Cards Are Changing Cross-Border Payments
Crypto-linked cards like U Card are streamlining international consumer payments by connecting digital assets to global card networks, offering faster transactions and new options for spending stablecoins abroad
Critical x402 Payment Flaws Expose Crypto Merchants to Theft Risk
A new security study has uncovered 31 vulnerabilities in x402 crypto payment facilitators, affecting nearly all observed transactions and putting merchants at risk of asset theft, free shopping, and increased operational costs.
Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patents to Bolster USDC Banking Links
Circle has purchased nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents, aiming to strengthen USDC's integration with banks and payment networks as stablecoins expand into mainstream financial infrastructure
How U Cards Let Crypto Users Spend Stablecoins Like Cash
U Cards bridge stablecoins and real-world payments, offering crypto holders a way to fund purchases and cross-border transactions without relying on traditional bank accounts or prepaid cards
Coinbase's Base Surpasses 100M AI Payments as Agentic Finance Grows
Coinbase's Base network has processed over 100 million AI-driven payments, highlighting the growing intersection of autonomous agents and blockchain infrastructure. The surge raises new questions about the future of programmable money and crypto payment rails.
KB Kookmin Bank to Enable Dollar Transfers via JPMorgan Kinexys
South Korea's largest bank will offer USD cross-border payments for importers and exporters using JPMorgan's blockchain-based Kinexys network, connecting 10 countries and integrating with SWIFT for near-instant settlement
Circle Expands Stablecoin Payment Partnerships in South Korea
Circle is deepening its push into South Korea's digital payments sector, signing new agreements with Kakao Group and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin infrastructure and expand USD Coin's reach in the region
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