Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Hong Kong-based payments infrastructure firm Reap Technologies for up to $600 million, marking one of the largest strategic bets yet on stablecoin-based business payments. The deal, announced Thursday, will be paid in a mix of cash and Payward stock, valuing Payward’s equity at […]
Crypto today saw major shifts in adoption and regulation. Stablecoins now dominate purchases in Latin America. The UK regulator approved tokenized funds. And Twenty One Capital shares surged after a proposed merger. Stablecoins Overtake Bitcoin in Latin America Crypto Purchases Digital asset adoption in Latin America is changing fast. More users now buy stablecoins than […]
Stablecoins have overtaken Bitcoin in Latin America crypto purchases for the first time, according to a new report from Bitso. The findings mark a turning point for digital asset adoption in the region. Stablecoins Overtake Bitcoin in Latin America Crypto Purchases Bitso’s 2025 report on crypto adoption in Latin America shows that 40% of all […]
April 28, 2026 — Crypto markets saw significant developments today. Bernstein analysts published a report on IREN’s shift from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. A new Blockchain for Europe study argues that MiCA regulations have made euro stablecoins safe but commercially weak. French authorities indicted 88 people for wrench attacks on crypto owners. Bernstein […]
HederaCon 2026 is set to take place on May 4 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, bringing together a global cross-section of leaders from finance, policy, and enterprise technology. The one-day conference will focus on the practical adoption of tokenization, stablecoins, interoperability, and AI-powered financial systems — moving beyond theoretical discussions into real-world implementation. […]
Brazil’s central bank, Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), has formally prohibited the use of virtual assets — including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins — for settlement within regulated cross-border payment and transfer services operating under the country’s eFX framework. The move, enacted through Resolution BCB No. 561 on May 1, 2026, tightens oversight of crypto-linked international flows […]
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has formally approved new rules allowing asset managers to tokenize funds using blockchain technology within the existing regulatory framework, marking a significant step toward integrating digital assets into mainstream finance. In a policy statement published Thursday, the FCA outlined a clear path for firms to maintain investor records on […]
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 […]
Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced he will push the Senate Banking Committee to schedule a markup vote on the stalled crypto market structure bill, signaling a potential breakthrough after months of delays. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Tillis said the bill’s text has made sufficient progress and that it is time for lawmakers to move […]
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 […]
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