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Updated April 17, 2026 · 3:45 PM UTC

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Stablecoins

Circle partners with Finastra to expand USDC’s role in cross border payments

Finastra connects its $5 trillion GPP platform to Circle for faster, compliant USDC cross-border settlements.

8 months ago

Bitcoin coin inserted into a payment terminal, symbolizing crypto transactions still constrained by limited adoption and usability - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Slate Sunday

Beyond the hype: why crypto payments are still stuck in beta

Crypto payments are booming, but clunky UX, high fees, and red tape risk undermining adoption. Can they truly compete with banks and credit cards?

8 months ago

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Stablecoins

Fed discusses stablecoins extensively in recent FOMC meeting following GENIUS Act passage

The minutes categorized stablecoins alongside "private liquidity funds" and "offshore MMFs" as alternative investment vehicles that "have grown rapidly."

8 months ago

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Payments

Fed Governor Waller says ‘there is nothing scary’ in payments using DeFi rails

Christopher Waller reinforced his DeFi-friendly stance, advocating for market-driven solutions in a recent speech in Wyoming.

8 months ago

RWA

US Treasuries trade on Saturday as banks join Canton blockchain settlement test

A consortium including Bank of America, Citadel Securities, and DTCC completed a weekend US Treasury repo with atomic on-chain settlement using USDC on the Canton Network.

8 months ago

Adoption

NBU draws red line on crypto payments as Ukraine eyes October legalization

Ukraine delays crypto law to October while keeping door open to Bitcoin reserves.

8 months ago

Lightning

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network capacity declined 20% in 2025 but it’s NOT as bad as it sounds

Bitcoin withdrawals via Lightning hit 15 percent despite public network decline.

8 months ago

Stablecoins

Tether reports $5.7 billion profit amid record $127 billion US Treasury investments

Tether boosts USDT circulation past $157 billion amid soaring profits and substantial US Treasury exposure.

9 months ago

Technology

PayPal’s new crypto payment service slashes international transaction fees by 90%

PayPal's latest venture bridges digital wallets for seamless, low-cost cross-border trade.

9 months ago

Crypto, fintech lobbies urge Trump to defend open banking amid big banks’ legal challenge

Regulation 9 months ago

Ripple expands RLUSD globally as US Fedwire shift and EU MiCA compliance align

Stablecoins 9 months ago

The future of crypto payments: Why infrastructure, not hype, will define the next wave of the industry

Contributor Payments 9 months ago

Crypto.com signs major deals in Dubai to enable crypto payments

Adoption 9 months ago

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Payments news today

Circle partners with Finastra to expand USDC’s role in cross border payments

Beyond the hype: why crypto payments are still stuck in beta

Fed discusses stablecoins extensively in recent FOMC meeting following GENIUS Act passage

Fed Governor Waller says ‘there is nothing scary’ in payments using DeFi rails

US Treasuries trade on Saturday as banks join Canton blockchain settlement test

NBU draws red line on crypto payments as Ukraine eyes October legalization

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network capacity declined 20% in 2025 but it’s NOT as bad as it sounds

Tether reports $5.7 billion profit amid record $127 billion US Treasury investments

PayPal’s new crypto payment service slashes international transaction fees by 90%

Crypto, fintech lobbies urge Trump to defend open banking amid big banks’ legal challenge

Ripple expands RLUSD globally as US Fedwire shift and EU MiCA compliance align

The future of crypto payments: Why infrastructure, not hype, will define the next wave of the industry

Crypto.com signs major deals in Dubai to enable crypto payments

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