Cryptocurrency

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Behind the Stablecoin Buzz, Old-School Infrastructure Still Runs the Show
February 19, 2026

Stablecoins are often portrayed as a triumph of blockchain innovation, but behind the scenes they can frequently run on conventional infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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WalletConnect Recruits Checkout.com Veteran Riaz Bordie to Take Crypto Payments Mainstream
February 19, 2026

WalletConnect, a company that enables businesses to accept crypto and stablecoin payments, has appointed Riaz Bordie, a former Checkout.com and SumUp, as its chief technology officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Legal Experts Say Shifting Federal Stance on Digital Assets Puts Bank Charters Back in Play
February 19, 2026

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Payoneer Adds Stablecoin Capabilities for Cross-Border Businesses
February 17, 2026

Small-business focused FinTech Payoneer is adding stablecoin capabilities to its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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New York Fed Weighs In on Who Should Create Money
February 17, 2026

Human civilization and the concept of money have historically been intertwined. And, as the financial landscape is faced with the question of stablecoins and tokenized deposits, a February 2026 Federal Reserve Bank of New York staff study argues that this may be less a technological...

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Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Helps Beef Up Sales
February 17, 2026

Fast food chain Steak ’n Shake is crediting cryptocurrency for a boost in sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Chainalysis Says Crypto Flows to Human Trafficking Groups Jumped 85% in 2025
February 16, 2026

Last year saw an explosion in cryptocurrency-related crime, though not all losses were financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Nexo Brings Crypto Business Back to US
February 16, 2026

Three years after battling with regulators, crypto platform Nexo has returned to the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump
February 16, 2026

Crypto markets are slumping just as institutional interest in blockchain is growing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...