dtcpay Raises $10M Series A, Gets Luxembourg EMI License to Scale Stablecoin Payments

Published at 2026-03-17 08:45:26

Singapore-based dtcpay has closed a $10 million Series A round led by Vertex Ventures and simultaneously secured a Luxembourg electronic money institution (EMI) license. The company runs regulated payment infrastructure that leverages stablecoins to enable merchants and platforms to accept crypto-denominated payments while maintaining fiat on-ramps and compliance controls.

The funding and EU license position dtcpay to scale its regulated crypto payment services across Europe and support broader merchant adoption and cross-border settlement. With a licensed foothold in Luxembourg—an established EU payments hub—the firm plans to expand partnerships, enhance product and compliance capabilities, and deepen stablecoin payout options as it pushes for global growth from its Singapore base.

Series AStablecoinPaymentsEmi LicenseVertex VenturesDtcpay

Share on:

Ripple is moving to offer custody, payments and brokerage services in Brazil as it prepares to seek approval from the central bank, signalling a push into digital asset management and tokenization. The move could accelerate institutional on‑ramp and XRP utility in Latin America.

RippleBrazilRegulationPaymentsXRPTokenization

Published at 2026-03-17 13:15:20

Mastercard to Buy Stablecoin Firm BVNK for Up to $1.8B

Mastercard said Tuesday it will acquire stablecoin payments infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, signaling a strategic push into tokenized payments.

PaymentsStablecoinMastercardAcquisitionInfrastructureCrypto

Published at 2026-03-17 12:30:54

PayPal Launches PYUSD Stablecoin in 70 New Markets

PayPal expanded its dollar-backed PYUSD stablecoin into 70 new markets, targeting lower cross-border fees and faster merchant settlement. The rollout widens PayPal's payments rails and could alter remittance and payout dynamics for merchants.

PayPalStablecoinPaymentsCross-BorderPYUSD

Published at 2026-03-17 12:16:03

Ripple Partners with i-payout to Expand US and Canada Payouts

Ripple has teamed up with i-payout to speed cross-border payouts into the U.S. and Canada using its digital asset-powered payments network. The move aims to boost liquidity and settlement times for remitters and payout providers.

XRPRipplePaymentsCross-BorderI-Payout

Published at 2026-03-16 20:46:01

Steak ‘n Shake Credits Bitcoin Strategy for Same-Store Sales Surge

Steak ‘n Shake is expanding Bitcoin use across payments, employee bonuses, and its corporate treasury, saying the strategy is lifting same-store sales and reshaping its financial model.