Visa has partnered with London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to integrate stablecoin pre-funding and payouts into its $1.7 trillion Visa Direct platform, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of digital assets for global payments. The collaboration allows select businesses to send funds directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets, extending beyond traditional fiat rails and operating 24/7. While experts highlight the potential for reduced settlement delays, the long-term impact hinges on regulatory adaptation and the ability of local monetary infrastructure to keep pace with these new payment rails.
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In a strategic move to revitalize gold’s role in commerce, stablecoin giant Tether has introduced ‘Scudo,’ a new unit of account representing 1/1,000th of a troy ounce of gold. This initiative is designed to simplify transactions and bolster the utility of its gold-backed token, XAUT, positioning the precious metal as a practical medium of exchange in an era of economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.
about Tether Launches 'Scudo' Gold Unit to Boost XAUT PaymentsSolana ETFs Hit $750M, Validator Tech & Stablecoins Surge
Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have demonstrated remarkable resilience, attracting $750.10 million in cumulative net inflows since their U.S. launch in late October. This steady capital commitment, with only three minor outflow days, signals a fundamental shift in investor perception, positioning Solana as a long-term allocation rather than a speculative trade. This conviction is underpinned by rapid technological upgrades within Solana’s validator network and explosive growth in on-chain stablecoin activity, painting a picture of an ecosystem maturing at a remarkable pace.
about Solana ETFs Hit $750M, Validator Tech & Stablecoins SurgePayPal Files to Form Industrial Bank for Crypto and Lending
In a strategic move to consolidate its financial infrastructure, PayPal has filed applications with Utah regulators and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish an industrial bank. This initiative, driven by CEO Alex Chriss, aims to grant the payments giant direct control over lending, deposit services, and payment network access—reducing its dependence on third-party banks. The application is positioned to enhance support for U.S. small business lending and, critically, to provide a regulated banking framework for PayPal’s expanding cryptocurrency and stablecoin operations, including its PYUSD stablecoin.
about PayPal Files to Form Industrial Bank for Crypto and LendingYouTube Enables Creator Payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin
In a significant move for digital asset adoption, YouTube has enabled U.S.-based content creators to receive payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin. This integration, confirmed by PayPal’s head of crypto, May Zabaneh, to Fortune, allows the video-sharing giant to offer cryptocurrency payments without directly handling the underlying technology. The decision leverages YouTube’s colossal user base as a potential catalyst for mainstream stablecoin use, marking a pivotal moment where traditional fintech infrastructure meets the creator economy.
about YouTube Enables Creator Payouts in PayPal's PYUSD StablecoinSecuritize Hires Ex-PayPal Exec to Expand US Tokenized Securities
In a strategic move signaling aggressive expansion in the United States, major tokenization platform Securitize has appointed former PayPal digital assets executive Jerome Roche as its new general counsel. This appointment directly challenges the prevailing narrative that regulatory complexities force tokenized securities issuers to focus primarily on overseas markets, positioning Securitize to bridge traditional finance and blockchain for US investors with a compliant, regulated approach.
about Securitize Hires Ex-PayPal Exec to Expand US Tokenized SecuritiesEthena’s USDe Stablecoin Loses 24% Supply in November
November delivered a stark verdict on the synthetic stablecoin model as Ethena’s USDe shed nearly a quarter of its supply, hemorrhaging $2.2 billion in market capitalization. This dramatic contraction occurred against a backdrop of surging inflows into traditional fiat-backed rivals like USDT, USDC, and PYUSD, highlighting a pronounced market shift toward perceived safety and away from algorithmically maintained pegs. The divergence underscores growing investor skepticism toward complex crypto-native mechanisms in favor of simpler, reserve-backed alternatives.
about Ethena's USDe Stablecoin Loses 24% Supply in NovemberTransak’s Invisible Stablecoin Strategy for Mass Adoption
Transak CEO Sami Start reveals the company’s strategy to make stablecoin usage invisible to end users through white-label solutions. The Tether-backed firm is betting that the next wave of adoption will happen behind the scenes of traditional financial applications. This approach could significantly expand stablecoin integration without requiring consumer awareness.
about Transak's Invisible Stablecoin Strategy for Mass AdoptionWestern Union Files WUUSD Trademark for New Stablecoin
Western Union’s recent trademark filing for “WUUSD” has introduced unexpected complexity to the payments giant’s digital currency plans, creating confusion about whether the company is developing multiple stablecoins or simply refining its branding strategy. This development comes despite the company’s previous announcement that its USD-pegged stablecoin, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, would be called USDPT and launch on the Solana blockchain in early 2026. The dual trademark activity suggests Western Union is carefully crafting its entry into the competitive stablecoin market while building out its promised “digital asset network.”
about Western Union Files WUUSD Trademark for New StablecoinFrom Bitcoin to Stablecoins: Digital Assets Evolution
The digital asset landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade, evolving from Bitcoin’s revolutionary beginnings to the sophisticated stablecoin ecosystem we see today. What started as a challenge to centralized finance has become a global market embraced by institutions and individuals alike. This journey reveals how digital assets are reshaping finance through innovation and adaptation.
about From Bitcoin to Stablecoins: Digital Assets EvolutionWestern Union Picks Solana for 2026 Stablecoin Launch
Western Union is making a strategic leap into blockchain technology by selecting Solana for its Digital Asset Network and USDPT stablecoin, scheduled for launch in the first half of 2026. This landmark decision, announced during the company’s third-quarter earnings call and detailed in partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank, represents one of the most significant bridges between traditional financial services and digital currency infrastructure to date. The move positions the 170-year-old money transfer giant to compete in the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape while leveraging blockchain’s efficiency and global accessibility.
about Western Union Picks Solana for 2026 Stablecoin LaunchPaxos Mistakenly Mints $300T in PYUSD Tokens
Paxos accidentally created 300 trillion PYUSD tokens worth $300 trillion—more than twice global GDP—due to a manual operational error before burning them within 24 minutes, in what the company called an “internal technical error” that never left its systems. The incident comes at a critical juncture as Paxos seeks federal banking authority through a national trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency under the GENIUS Act, with critics questioning whether the company should receive such authority after the monumental blunder. CEO Charles Cascarilla attempted to frame the episode as evidence of blockchain transparency rather than system failure, though the timing raises serious questions about the company’s operational controls.
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