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The GENIUS Act Gives Stablecoins a Corporate Cash Audition

The GENIUS Act Gives Stablecoins a Corporate Cash Audition
The GENIUS Act Gives Stablecoins a Corporate Cash Audition
August 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

A Fortune 500 treasurer considering whether to leave $100 million in stablecoins overnight would probably ask a different set of questions than a payments executive...

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Costco Seeks Regulatory Approval for Multiyear Medicare Plan Rollout
Costco Seeks Regulatory Approval for Multiyear Medicare Plan Rollout
August 18, 2026  |  Healthcare

Costco plans to start offering a Medicare plan and other senior-focused insurance products over the coming years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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CoinDesk: Visa Seeks New Stablecoin Partner After Mastercard Buys BVNK
CoinDesk: Visa Seeks New Stablecoin Partner After Mastercard Buys BVNK
August 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Visa is reportedly searching for a new stablecoin settlement partner that offers multi-regional licensing capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Checkr Buys Truv to Expand Identity Verification for Mortgage and Government
Checkr Buys Truv to Expand Identity Verification for Mortgage and Government
August 18, 2026  |  Authentication

Checkr has expanded its verification platform by acquiring Truv, a provider of consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verification, Checkr said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18)...

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CLARITY Act Impasse Leaves Regulators Setting Crypto Policy
CLARITY Act Impasse Leaves Regulators Setting Crypto Policy
August 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

With crypto legislation stalled, U.S. regulators are moving in to set policies of their own. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Monzo Chair Departs Following Last Year’s Shareholder Backlash
Monzo Chair Departs Following Last Year’s Shareholder Backlash
August 18, 2026  |  Banking

Monzo’s chairman is  departing the British neobank months after shareholders lobbied for his removal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Apple Says Antitrust Issues Are Hurting Services Business
Apple Says Antitrust Issues Are Hurting Services Business
August 18, 2026  |  Apple

Apple says antitrust battles around its App Store are weighing on its services business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Malachyte Turns Spotify’s Skip Signal Into a Merchant’s Agentic Edge
Malachyte Turns Spotify’s Skip Signal Into a Merchant’s Agentic Edge
August 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Watch more: Digital Shift With Malachyte’s Sidd Motwani Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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