Monthly payment volume on crypto-linked debit and credit cards has surged approximately 230% compared to last year, signaling a rapid shift toward using digital assets for everyday transactions. Cumulative transaction volume on these cards reached $7.8 billion this month, according to data from The Kobeissi Letter, a market research publication. The growth is driven by […]
Australia’s domestic payments system is preparing for a future where stablecoins and tokenized fiat currency become integral to how money moves. A draft vision released by the Account-to-Account Payments Roundtable, co-developed by AusPayNet, Australian Payments Plus, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Commonwealth Treasury, identifies digital assets as a key external force that […]
Global payments giant Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement pilot to include Polygon and Base, among other blockchain networks, as the program reaches an annualized run rate of approximately $7 billion. The move marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing experimentation with crypto-based payment infrastructure. Expanding the blockchain settlement network Visa’s pilot, initially launched […]
Stablecoins are poised for a significant expansion beyond crypto trading, driven by adoption from major technology companies, according to Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan. The comments follow recent pilot projects by DoorDash and Meta, which Hougan described as evidence that stablecoins could become a mainstream payment tool. Tech giants test stablecoin payments Meta launched […]
In a significant push for mainstream adoption, Block’s Square began activating Bitcoin payments at its point-of-sale terminals across the United States this week. This move coincides with a sharp reversal in investor sentiment, as digital asset funds bled $414 million last week—the first outflows in over a month. Meanwhile, a sharp-eyed trader on the prediction […]
Square, the payments division of Block, has begun a major rollout allowing US merchants to accept Bitcoin directly at their point-of-sale terminals. Announced on March 30, 2026, the feature automatically converts cryptocurrency to US dollars at checkout, aiming to make Bitcoin a practical payment tool for everyday transactions. How Square’s Bitcoin Payment System Works According […]
In a significant declaration about cryptocurrency’s enterprise future, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has positioned stablecoins as the imminent breakthrough technology for business payments, comparing their potential impact to artificial intelligence’s ChatGPT moment. Speaking with FOX Business on March 25, 2026, Garlinghouse revealed that corporate boards globally are actively investigating stablecoin integration strategies. Stablecoins Emerge as […]
New data from OKX reveals that crypto card users in Europe are spending primarily on everyday essentials like groceries and dining, challenging the stereotype that digital assets are mainly used for luxury purchases. The findings, based on transaction data from the first month of the OKX Card’s rollout across the European Economic Area (EEA), suggest […]
Coinbase’s artificial intelligence payments protocol, x402, has launched a dedicated marketplace for AI agents. The platform, called Agentic.market, aims to become a central hub where AI programs can find and use compatible online services. This move signals a significant step toward mainstreaming autonomous AI commerce. Coinbase x402 Protocol Launches Agentic.market Announced on April 20, 2026, […]
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has released a staggering projection: stablecoin transaction volumes could surpass $1.5 quadrillion within the next decade. This forecast, detailed in a recent report, suggests digital dollar-pegged tokens might eclipse today’s entire global cross-border payment system. The analysis points to two powerful catalysts that could fuel this exponential growth. Chainalysis Stablecoin Volume […]
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