Payments

PYUSD’s Run from $1.2B to $3.8B: What It Means for Stablecoin Liquidity and Competition – cover image
PYUSD’s Run from $1.2B to $3.8B: What It Means for Stablecoin Liquidity and Competition

PayPal’s PYUSD vaulted from roughly $1.2B to $3.8B market cap in months, reshaping stablecoin liquidity and competitive dynamics. This analysis unpacks the drivers, contrasts PYUSD with contracting niche coins like Ethena’s USDe, and outlines risks and market outcomes for product managers and analysts.

Published at 2025-12-03 13:23:54
Ripple’s Regulatory and Market Momentum: What MAS License, ETP Inflows, and European Listings Mean for XRP – cover image
Ripple’s Regulatory and Market Momentum: What MAS License, ETP Inflows, and European Listings Mean for XRP

Ripple’s expanded MAS license and renewed ETP appetite for XRP are aligning regulatory and market signals across APAC, the U.S., and Europe. This brief assesses payments use-case implications, legal and custody considerations, and a practical 6–12 month thesis for institutional treasury teams and regulators.

Published at 2025-12-01 16:01:08
Institutional Stablecoin Adoption: Deutsche Börse’s EURAU and Branded Payment Coins (PYUSD vs RLUSD) – cover image
Institutional Stablecoin Adoption: Deutsche Börse’s EURAU and Branded Payment Coins (PYUSD vs RLUSD)

A deep-dive into why exchange-level euro stablecoin support matters, how Deutsche Börse’s EURAU integration shifts European on‑ramps, and a practical PYUSD vs RLUSD comparison for treasuries and payments teams.

Published at 2025-11-26 15:09:50
From Courtroom to Corridors of Power: How ETFs, $7B Inflows and Payments Integrations Are Rewriting XRP – cover image
From Courtroom to Corridors of Power: How ETFs, $7B Inflows and Payments Integrations Are Rewriting XRP

A convergence of NYSE-backed XRP-spot ETF approvals, massive spot inflows and plans to route Interledger through SWIFT has shifted XRP from courtroom speculation toward institutional payments utility. This explainer ties the approvals, liquidity, technical rails and business strategy into a single view for investors and payments executives.

Published at 2025-11-23 12:54:33
Why Cash App and Other Payment Providers Route Stablecoin Payments on Solana, Not Bitcoin – cover image
Why Cash App and Other Payment Providers Route Stablecoin Payments on Solana, Not Bitcoin

Mainstream payment apps are prioritizing Solana for stablecoin payments because of its throughput, latency, and low fees — tradeoffs that change wallet UX, reconciliation, and settlement guarantees. Tether’s expansion into trade finance further shifts how product teams should think about trust and counterparty risk for USDT rails.

Published at 2025-11-15 12:51:52
How Ripple’s $4B Infrastructure Push and the XRPC ETF Could Institutionalize XRP Liquidity – cover image
How Ripple’s $4B Infrastructure Push and the XRPC ETF Could Institutionalize XRP Liquidity

Ripple’s announced $4B infrastructure commitment, coupled with the XRPC ETF launch and rising XRP market cap, could reshape institutional on‑ and off‑ramps. This feature assesses likely use cases, flow dynamics, and risks for treasurers and infrastructure investors.

Published at 2025-11-13 21:54:52
From Utility to Yield: How Bitcoin Payments Can Become Recurring Revenue – cover image
From Utility to Yield: How Bitcoin Payments Can Become Recurring Revenue

Bitcoin payments are shifting from a one‑off utility to a product that can generate recurring revenue and on‑chain yield. This article analyzes enterprise stacks (Amboss & Voltage), Cash App’s Lightning and USD rails, and Bitcoin Depot’s Asia push to show how the plumbing, UX, and settlement choices enable monetization.

Published at 2025-11-13 17:56:07
The Rise of Crypto Installments: Making Cryptocurrency More Accessible with Bitlet.app – cover image
The Rise of Crypto Installments: Making Cryptocurrency More Accessible with Bitlet.app

Discover how Bitlet.app's crypto installment service is revolutionizing the way people buy cryptocurrencies by allowing monthly payments instead of upfront full payments, making crypto investments accessible to more users.

Global Adoption Milestone: Dubai and USA Embrace Cryptocurrencies for Payments – cover image
Global Adoption Milestone: Dubai and USA Embrace Cryptocurrencies for Payments

Dubai and the USA are making significant strides in adopting cryptocurrencies for everyday payments, marking a global milestone. This trend highlights the growing acceptance of digital currencies in mainstream financial systems. Platforms like Bitlet.app enhance this movement by offering innovative crypto installment services, allowing users to buy cryptocurrencies now and pay later in monthly installments.

Fiserv's Stablecoin Launch: Transforming Digital Commerce in the Crypto Era – cover image
Fiserv's Stablecoin Launch: Transforming Digital Commerce in the Crypto Era

Fiserv has launched a new stablecoin aimed at revolutionizing digital commerce by providing a seamless, secure, and efficient payment method. This initiative signals a significant step forward in the adoption of cryptocurrencies for everyday transactions.