Key State Licences Strengthen Ripple’s Payments Network Ahead of RLUSD Adoption

Image of New York

Ripple has announced significant developments in its cross-border payments business at the start of 2025, including new regulatory licences and a focus on integrating its enterprise-grade stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), into its payment services. The announcement comes as digital asset adoption continues to evolve, with financial institutions exploring blockchain technology to optimise efficiency and diversify […]

Rethinking the ‘Singleness of Money’: A New Framework for Stablecoins

Image representing balance

A group of eight leading experts in digital money has released a new paper, published by King’s College London and Qatar Centre for Global Banking & Finance, calling for a re-evaluation of the concept of “singleness of money,” arguing that a rigid interpretation of this principle could hinder the innovative potential of stablecoins. The paper […]

Circle CEO Predicts Imminent US Executive Orders to Expand Digital Asset Adoption

Washington DC

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has expressed confidence that US President Donald Trump will soon issue executive orders aimed at significantly widening the role of digital assets in the nation’s financial system. The anticipated directives are expected to enable banks to engage with digital assets more freely, offer investment products to wealthy clients, and incorporate these […]

Ripple Integrates Chainlink Standard to Enhance RLUSD Stablecoin Utility in DeFi Ecosystem

Image representing blockchain

Ripple has announced its adoption of the Chainlink standard to deliver high-quality pricing data for its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin within the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem. RLUSD, Ripple’s enterprise-grade USD-backed stablecoin, is designed with a focus on trust, compliance, and utility, underpinned by Ripple’s extensive experience in both cryptocurrency and traditional finance. This integration with […]

Crypto-Friendly Paul Atkins to Take the Helm as SEC Chair Under Trump’s Administration

Image representing new direction for SEC

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Paul Atkins, a former SEC Commissioner, as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social platform, aligns with his stated commitment to fostering a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Atkins, currently the CEO of Patomak Global Partners, is […]

Paxos Launches Enterprise-Grade Stablecoin Payments Platform with Stripe Integration

Online payment

Paxos, the blockchain company behind the Pax Dollar stablecoin, is making significant strides in expanding the use of stablecoins in the payments industry through its newly launched enterprise-grade infrastructure. On 15th October, Paxos revealed its new stablecoin payments platform, which is designed for payment service providers (PSPs) and fintech firms looking to integrate stablecoin payments […]

Ripple Prepares for RLUSD Stablecoin Rollout with Key Partnerships Announced at Swell 2024

Image of a Swell

Ripple has announced its exchange and market maker partners for the forthcoming launch of its dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, during the Ripple Swell 2024 conference in Miami. In addition, the firm has appointed former FDIC chair Sheila Bair and David Puth, ex-CEO of Centre, to its advisory board. Ripple’s latest venture into the stablecoin market underscores […]

Ripple Custody Launch Aims to Transform Digital Asset Storage and Management

Safeguarding valuables

Ripple has significantly expanded its footprint in the crypto custody sector with the launch of new services aimed at banks and financial technology companies. The San Francisco company announced its latest offerings on Thursday, detailing a range of features to assist financial institutions in securely storing and managing digital assets for clients. These new services […]

Ripple Mints 350,000 RLUSD Stablecoins in 24-Hour Milestone

US Dollar

In a landmark development, Ripple has minted a total of 350,000 RLUSD stablecoins within a 24-hour period. The minting took place in two separate transactions: 300,000 RLUSD followed by 50,000 RLUSD, as tracked and reported by the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, an XRP Ledger (XRPL) community account dedicated to monitoring the issuance and redemption of Ripple’s […]

PayPal Expands Crypto Services to U.S. Merchants

Image representing Bitcoin and US Dollar

PayPal Holdings, Inc. has announced a new development for its U.S. merchants: business accounts can now directly buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency through their PayPal accounts. However, businesses in New York State are excluded at this initial launch. This latest move underscores PayPal’s commitment to broadening cryptocurrency accessibility and utility among its vast network of […]

Submit your feedback

Claim a FREE Subscription

Receive our monthly newsletter, PLUS invitations to our webinars and events.