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MoneyGram launches stablecoin on Stellar, joining rush toward digital dollar payments

MGUSD, issued by Stripe’s Bridge, will power services across MoneyGram’s global network as stablecoins gain traction in cross-border payments. Read…
Jun 2, 2026
DeFi

Circle Freeze on Zama’s Confidential USDC Locks $12.6M of User Funds in DeFi ‘Crossfire’

A court-ordered restraining order pushed Circle to blacklist Zama’s cUSDC wrapper on Ethereum. The privacy protocol is not a defendant…
May 30, 2026
DeFi

The Fed may open direct settlement rails to crypto firms as banks warn of liquidity risk

You never see the most important part of any of your payments. When an app says your money moved, a…
May 25, 2026
Industry News

Crypto rails are becoming the default payment layer for AI agents, report says

A new report from Keyrock says stablecoins on blockchain rails are becoming the go-to payment layer for AI agents as…
May 24, 2026
DeFi

A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report

Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower…
May 24, 2026
DeFi

ECB pushes back on euro stablecoin proposals, citing financial stability risks

The ECB warned EU finance ministers that expanding euro stablecoin issuance could weaken bank lending and complicate monetary policy. Read…
May 23, 2026
Industry News

Fireblocks launches agentic payment support, joins x402 Foundation

If even a fraction of the more than 1 billion people who use AI daily delegate authority to AI agents…
May 20, 2026
Industry News

Ethereum’s Governing Body Shifts Focus as Internal Questions Mount

The organization overseeing Ethereum’s development has introduced a new strategic framework emphasizing decentralized financial infrastructure. Industry participants are questioning whether…
Mar 14, 2026
Industry News

How Bitcoin’s Hidden Strength Could Weather Global Internet Disruptions

A groundbreaking Cambridge study tracking internet cable failures over 11 years reveals surprising insights about Bitcoin’s ability to function during…
Mar 14, 2026
Industry News

Bitcoin Stays Strong at $71,000 While Traditional Markets Face Oil Price Concerns

The world’s largest digital currency maintains its position above $71,000 even as political tensions threaten oil supply chains. This week’s…
Mar 14, 2026