South Korea is advancing stablecoin-based payment pilots with international firms to serve visitors, keeping foreign interest alive despite recent regulatory headwinds. The move aims to simplify cross-border spending and test practical use cases for stablecoins in tourism and retail.
SoFi launched a 24/7 Banking Hub that lets businesses hold dollars, convert them into stablecoins, and move funds instantly within a regulated bank environment. The service aims to speed settlements and simplify treasury operations.
Jon Herrick, head of product development at the NYSE, says the exchange will integrate blockchain into its existing infrastructure rather than undertake a full systems overhaul. The approach aims to capture efficiency gains while avoiding major operational disruption.
Coinbase has teamed with Better, an approved mortgage seller with Fannie Mae, to introduce crypto‑backed home loans that let crypto holders use digital assets in the mortgage process. The move signals deeper integration between crypto platforms and traditional mortgage finance.
Fold reports Q4 revenue surged and has paid off two convertible debts, eliminating overhang and enabling a push to scale its 2026 product lineup. CEO Will Reeves says Bitcoin rewards could soon outcompete traditional air miles.
Local companies are racing to establish Vietnam’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchanges as authorities move to curb trading on overseas platforms in one of the world’s most active crypto markets. The push could bring regulatory clarity and on‑shore liquidity, but also carries transition risks.
Mastercard unveiled a program with more than 85 participants aimed at keeping stablecoin transactions flowing through its card and payment rails. The initiative pools crypto-native firms, banks, exchanges and infrastructure providers to integrate stablecoins into existing payment flows.
Ghana has opened a regulated crypto trading sandbox enrolling 11 firms under its new VASP law, letting companies test products while regulators monitor risks. The program is aimed at balancing innovation with consumer protection and compliance oversight.
Cred said on March 11, 2026 that it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a payment aggregator, clearing a regulatory hurdle for its payments business. The Tiger Global- and Peak XV-backed firm can now formally onboard merchants and route transactions.
Ripple says it has surpassed $100 billion in total payment volume, a milestone highlighted by company executives as evidence of growing fintech traction. The firm frames the figure as validation of its payment products and potential liquidity use cases for XRP.