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Tether's USDT Dominance in Crypto Arbitrage and Payments
Explore how Tether's USDT is used in arbitrage monitoring via CoinMarketCap API and as a payment option amid market shifts.
Bitcoin Dips Below $80K as Profit-Taking Hits; UAE Stablecoin Settlement System Emerges
Bitcoin fell to $79,800 on May 7 after profit-taking, while AE Coin and USD Universal develop a regulated stablecoin settlement system in the UAE.
Stablecoins and Gold: Cost Trends Reshape Markets
Stablecoins gain traction for low-cost cross-border payments, while easing Treasury yields and falling oil prices reshape gold's opportunity cost.
Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Reap Technologies for $600M
Payward Inc., Kraken's parent, buys Hong Kong stablecoin firm Reap for $600M to expand B2B payments globally.
Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard, Ripple Complete Near-Real-Time Cross-Border Tokenized Treasury Redemption
Ondo Finance, JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ripple executed the first near-real-time cross-border redemption of tokenized US Treasuries on May 6.
THORWallet and Unblock Launch Global Non-Custodial Mastercard
THORWallet partners with Unblock to issue non-custodial Mastercard in 175+ countries, advancing self-custodial finance.
THORWallet and Unblock Expand Non-Custodial Mastercard Globally
THORWallet partners with Unblock to offer non-custodial Mastercard in 175+ countries, boosting self-custodial finance adoption.
Meta Expands USDC Payouts to Creators via Solana and Polygon
Meta now offers USDC payouts to creators in the Philippines and Colombia using Solana and Polygon blockchains, targeting a global creator economy of 200 million contributors.
Singapore’s Role in Crypto Liquidity and Blockchain Payments
Bitcoin liquidity flows through Singapore APAC desks; JPMorgan and Ripple settle tokenized treasuries via blockchain.
Ripple ODL Volume Hits $1.2B in Q1 2026, Driven by Brazil and Japan
Ripple's ODL volume surged 45% YoY to $1.2B in Q1 2026, fueled by new corridors in Brazil and Japan.
Crypto and Macro: Bitcoin Rises as RBA Hawks Hike, Polygon Targets Institutions
Bitcoin hits $81,271 as RBA delivers hawkish hike amid global energy shock. Polygon's KYT screening targets institutional stablecoin payments.
Polygon Launches Private Stablecoin Payments for Institutions
Polygon introduces private stablecoin payments for businesses, using zero-knowledge proofs to ensure transaction confidentiality on public blockchains.
USDC’s Role in Finance Grows: Wells Fargo Highlights Circle’s Potential
Wells Fargo says Circle’s USDC is an underappreciated winner in crypto, bridging traditional finance and payments. Regulatory clarity may boost stablecoins.
MoonPay Launches Debit Card for AI Agents to Spend Crypto
MoonPay introduces MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard debit card enabling AI agents to spend stablecoins directly from self-custodial wallets.
Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana
Western Union launches USDPT stablecoin on Solana, targeting Philippines and Bolivia for initial rollout with Fireblocks infrastructure.
Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana, Targets Bolivia and Philippines
Western Union launches USDPT stablecoin on Solana, starting with Bolivia and Philippines for faster payments.
Visa Stablecoin Pilot Hits $7B Annualized Run Rate
Visa's stablecoin pilot achieves $7B annualized run rate, signaling growing adoption of digital currencies in payments.
Stablecoins Poised to Process $15 Quadrillion Annually by 2035
Chainalysis report projects stablecoins could handle $15 quadrillion in transactions annually by 2035, positioning them as leaders in global payments infrastructure.
Bitcoin Adoption Shifts: MicroStrategy Pauses, Square Expands
MicroStrategy halts weekly Bitcoin purchases for the first time since 2025, while Square automates Bitcoin payments for millions of U.S. sellers, signaling evolving corporate adoption.
Tether Dominates Stablecoin Market Amid Growing Payment Adoption
Tether's USDT holds 58% of the stablecoin market as payment activity expands across card networks and fintech platforms.