Moneygram and Fireblocks Forge Stablecoin Infrastructure Partnership

Global payments network Moneygram partners with Fireblocks to revolutionize cross-border transactions using secure stablecoin technology. Moneygram announced on December 4, 2025, a strategic partnership with Fireblocks to enhance its global payment network through advanced stablecoin infrastructure. The collaboration aims to transform cross-border payments by enabling real-time, multi-blockchain value transfers across Moneygram’s extensive network of over … Read more

IMF Economists Call for Unified Stablecoin Oversight as Risks Escalate

Stablecoins’ rapid global expansion is reshaping financial access and payments, offering new efficiencies while raising urgent concerns over monetary control and regulatory gaps that policymakers worldwide are now scrambling to confront. IMF Warns of Expanding Stablecoin Influence The International Monetary Fund (IMF) detailed on Dec. 4 that stablecoins can widen financial access and support innovation … Read more

Taiwan Plans First Regulated Stablecoin Launch in Late 2026

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission outlines comprehensive regulatory framework for first national stablecoin issuance. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan announced on December 3, 2025, that the country’s first stablecoin will likely launch in the latter half of 2026, contingent on legislative approval. FSC Chairman Peng Jin-long revealed the timeline during a legislative hearing, explaining … Read more

Unlimit Launches Stable.com as Decentralized Stablecoin Clearing House

Unlimit announced the launch of Stable.com on December 2, 2025, introducing the world’s first non-custodial stablecoin clearing house in San Francisco. The platform enables seamless, zero-commission conversions across leading stablecoins, integrating Unlimit’s global payments infrastructure to simplify complex blockchain transactions for businesses and individuals worldwide. Founded in 2009 and operating across 180 countries, Unlimit aims … Read more

BNP Paribas Joins European Bank Consortium for Euro-Backed Stablecoin Launch

Ten major european banks collaborate to develop regulated digital euro payment solution through newly established Qivalis entity. BNP Paribas has joined a consortium of ten European banks to launch a euro-backed stablecoin through Qivalis, a dedicated entity established in the Netherlands. The consortium has submitted an application for an electronic money license with the Dutch … Read more

Ripple Payments Accelerates XRP and Stablecoins Through NGN Lane

Ripple’s latest tie-up with Redotpay unlocks instant NGN payouts from XRP and stablecoins, extending fast digital-asset settlement to emerging-market users seeking quicker, cheaper cross-border liquidity. Ripple Payments Powers XRP and Stablecoins Across Fresh NGN Gate Ripple announced on Dec. 2 that Redotpay integrated Ripple Payments to expand its stablecoin payout network and launch its “Send … Read more

Sony Bank Prepares US Stablecoin Launch to Expand Digital Asset Reach

Institutional momentum in regulated crypto infrastructure accelerated as Sony Bank moved toward U.S. stablecoins and digital assets, signaling a push toward enterprise-scale adoption backed by a deepening partnership with Bastion. Sony Bank Pushes Stablecoin Path to Drive Enterprise Digital Assets Growing institutional demand for regulated crypto infrastructure advanced on Dec. 1 as Sony Bank Inc. … Read more

People’s Bank of China Still Combating Virtual Currency, Stablecoin Trading

Chinese financial regulators reaffirm strict stance against cryptocurrency activities, emphasizing their illegal status and potential financial risks. On November 28, 2025, the People’s Bank of China convened a coordination meeting involving multiple government agencies, including the Ministry of Public Security, Cyberspace Administration, and financial regulatory bodies. The meeting addressed the recent resurgence of virtual currency … Read more

XRP and RLUSD Positioned to Do for Payments What Whatsapp Did to SMS

Crypto’s drive to cut cross-border payment costs is accelerating as Ripple positions XRP and RLUSD to deliver swift, low-cost transfers that could echo Whatsapp’s rise from pricey SMS replacement to a global standard for frictionless communication. Ripple Signals Crypto Payments Revolution With XRP and RLUSD Ripple Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for the Middle … Read more