Visa has partnered with crypto bank BVNK to enable companies to send stablecoin payouts instantly to digital wallets, including outside regular banking hours. The feature targets faster payroll, vendor and cross-border transfers by removing reliance on traditional settlement windows.
Ripple’s president signaled a forthcoming major partnership as analysts peg the company at a $40 billion valuation, touting the XRP Ledger as the backbone banks will use when stablecoins become mainstream rails.
Ghana has legalized cryptocurrency trading and empowered its central bank to regulate and license crypto service providers, the Central Bank Governor confirmed. The move aims to curb fraud and reduce systemic risk while bringing digital assets into a formal regulatory framework.
PayPal is applying for a U.S. bank charter to boost small-business lending, reduce reliance on partners, and pursue new growth avenues amid tighter lending and capital rules. The move could shift competitive dynamics between fintechs and traditional banks.
Dubai Customs signed a partnership with Binance on Dec 8, 2025 to embed blockchain and crypto payments into customs workflows, aiming to speed trade and cut transaction costs. The deal signals a push to bolster Dubai’s standing in the global digital economy.
Alchemy co‑founder Joe Lau says stablecoin use is surging as banks, fintechs and payment platforms move beyond an era dominated by USDT and USDC. The shift signals bigger institutional flows and new on‑ramp rails for fiat settlement.
Swedish fintech Klarna said it plans to issue a U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin as it expands into digital assets, joining a growing field of payment firms exploring tokenized money. The announcement comes as regulators worldwide increase scrutiny of stablecoins and crypto payments.
Revolut reached a $75 billion valuation after a secondary share sale led by Coatue, NVIDIA and Fidelity, the London-based fintech said Monday. The deal reflects strong investor appetite for established fintechs with crypto offerings and provides liquidity to early shareholders.
KuCoin Pay has integrated Brazil’s Pix instant-payment network, allowing users to convert crypto into BRL and pay merchants via QR codes. The integration targets everyday use in Latin America’s largest crypto market.
Visa has started a pilot that lets businesses send instant stablecoin payouts to freelancers worldwide using blockchain rails. The program tests combining Visa’s payments infrastructure with digital-asset settlement to speed cross-border payouts.