Latest Stablecoins News: Finextra Research

Company update/payments

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin approved for use in the DIFC

Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, today announced that its stablecoin, RLUSD, has been approved as a recognised crypto token by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

2 hours

News/crypto

Santander latest bank to ponder stablecoin play

Bank interest in stablecoins continues to gather momentum, with Santander now reportedly looking into launching its own offering.

13 hours

Company update/crypto

Arkansas Congressman French Hill reveals digital asset Clarity Act

House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) today introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.

30 May 2025

Company update/crypto

Bitget lists Ripple USD

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on its spot trading platform.

29 May 2025

News/crypto

Conduit raises $36m to take on Swift with stablecoin-based cross-border payments

Stablecoin-based cross-border payments platform Conduit has raised $36 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Dragonfly and Altos Ventures.

29 May 2025

News/crypto

The FCA bundles stablecoins into new crypto regime

The FCA has published proposals for ensuring financial resilience in the face of upcoming regulations governing cryptoasset firms, with an added focus on stablecoins.

28 May 2025

Company update/crypto

OpenPayd debuts stablecoin infrastructure

OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, today announced the launch of its stablecoin infrastructure, enabling businesses to move and manage digital assets and fiat through one platform.

28 May 2025

Company update/crypto

Merge expands stablecoin payment offering with EMI and VASP license activation

Merge, a London-based fintech, has activated its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration.

28 May 2025

News/crypto

Worldpay partners BVNK for stablecoin payouts

Worldpay has enlisted BVNK to bring nearly instant global payouts in stablecoins to its clients in the US and Europe.

27 May 2025

Company update/crypto

Bitget launches yield-bearing stablecoin asset

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset certificate designed to enhance capital efficiency and provide passive income opportunities for users worldwide.

27 May 2025

News/crypto

Major US banks consider joint stablecoin venture

US big banks, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have held discussions on potentially launching a stablecoin that will improve transaction speeds whilst managing competition from encroaching crypto firms.

23 May 2025

Company update/payments

Circle Payment Network goes live

Today marks an important milestone not just for Circle and the broader USDC ecosystem, but for the rapidly accelerating future of mainstream stablecoin payments.

22 May 2025

Company update/wholesale

HSBC introduces tokenised deposit service in Hong Kong

Ant International today announced its collaboration with HSBC on the bank’s new Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong.

22 May 2025

Company update/crypto

Bybit launches direct trading of stocks with USDT

In a landmark move bridging traditional and decentralized finance, Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has launched direct trading of top global stocks with USDT.

22 May 2025

Company update/crypto

StraitsX launches XSGD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger

StraitsX, Southeast Asia’s leading digital payment infrastructure provider, today announced the launch of its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, XSGD, on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralised layer-1 blockchain.

20 May 2025

News/crypto

Mastercard and MoonPay bid to mainstream stablecoin payments

Mastercard is stepping up its commitment to stablecoins, inking a deal with MoonPay to enable people and businesses to use them for payments across global markets.

16 May 2025

Company update/payments

Modern Treasury introduces stablecoin payment accounts

Today, we’re introducing Stablecoin Payment Accounts (SPAs)—USD-backed accounts that let companies send and receive payments over ACH, wire, RTP, and stablecoin rails through a single API.

15 May 2025

Finextra TV/inclusion

IFGS Reflections: How The UK Has World-Beating Potential

Following on from a busy UK Fintech Week, Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance sat down with FinextraTV to give her reflections. Discussing Hirt’s highlights, she explained how the UK is in a place of great technological potential with the opportunity to not just be a world leader, but the leader of the world. With visions of a future UK Tech Stack and stablecoin insights, Hirt speaks with optimism and passion during an uncertain time.

13 May 2025

Company update/payments

MiniPay stablecoin wallet now available as a standalone app

MiniPay, the award-winning non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, is now available as a standalone application on both iOS and Android, offering a cutting-edge solution for seamless global payments and financial inclusion.

13 May 2025

News/crypto

Meta investigates stablecoins for payouts - report

Years after being forced to abandon its crypto project, Meta is in talks with digital asset firms about integrating stablecoin payments into its platform, according to Fortune.

12 May 2025