Payments
DeFi

OCC proposal seeks to settle stablecoin yield debate, clearing way for CLARITY

The OCC’s proposal to implement the GENIUS Act would bar yield on payment stablecoins and introduce a rebuttable presumption against…
Feb 26, 2026
Fintech

New Study Compares Cash App and Venmo Using Real Transaction Data

Investment firm ARK Invest has released a comprehensive study comparing popular payment apps Cash App and Venmo. The research utilizes…
Feb 26, 2026
Industry News

Gate Exchange Gains EU Payment License, Enhances Banking Integration

Crypto platform Gate received approval from Malta authorities to process payments throughout Europe, similar to traditional banking services. This development…
Feb 26, 2026
Industry News

Next-Generation Payment Technology Cuts International Transfer Costs and Wait Times

Traditional wire transfers that take 3-5 business days can now be completed in minutes using blockchain-based payment systems powered by…
Feb 26, 2026
Industry News

Traditional Payment Companies Embrace Solana for Modern Financial Services

Leading payment companies are integrating Solana’s blockchain technology to modernize their financial service offerings across multiple sectors. The implementations focus…
Feb 26, 2026
Industry News

Small Businesses Lead 730% Growth in Digital Dollar Payments

Small and medium-sized businesses are embracing digital dollar payments at unprecedented rates, with B2B transaction volumes growing over 730% in…
Feb 25, 2026
Payments

Tether Invests $200 Million in Whop to Expand Stablecoin Payments

The investment will bring Tether’s wallet tools to millions of users. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →
Feb 25, 2026
Industry News

Stripe Could Acquire PayPal Thanks to Massive Valuation Advantage, Bank Says

Financial services firm Mizuho believes payment processor Stripe is well-positioned to buy PayPal, citing Stripe’s recent $159 billion company valuation…
Feb 25, 2026
Institutional

Meta’s digital dollar comeback could unlock a $1 trillion Treasury shift Washington is not ready for

Social media giant Meta is quietly plotting a return to stablecoins. This time, however, the primary beneficiary may not be…
Feb 25, 2026
Payments

B2B Stablecoin Payments Grew Over 730% YoY in 2025

From windmills to auto parts, small to medium-sized are leading the way with stablecoin adoption, per a new report from…
Feb 25, 2026