stablecoins

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize the volatility of the price of the stablecoin, relative to some "stable" asset or basket of assets. A stablecoin can be pegged to a cryptocurrency, fiat money, or to exchange-traded commodities.

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Going From Zero to Crypto: How Banks and PSPs Can Approach Stablecoins

Going From Zero to Crypto: How Banks and PSPs Can Approach Stablecoins
Going From Zero to Crypto: How Banks and PSPs Can Approach Stablecoins
June 03, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Outside of perhaps AI, few technologies have generated as much curiosity and confusion as stablecoins have within payments and commerce over the past 18 months....

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Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
June 03, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Borderless work requires borderless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Crypto Rulemaking Has FinTech Rushing in, TradFi Waiting to See
Crypto Rulemaking Has FinTech Rushing in, TradFi Waiting to See
June 02, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The only thing more complicated than paying with cryptocurrency appears to be regulating it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Upsizes IPO, Seeks Valuation of $7.2 Billion
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Upsizes IPO, Seeks Valuation of $7.2 Billion
June 02, 2025  |  IPO

Stablecoin issuer Circle upsized its initial public offering (IPO) Monday (June 2), raising the expected price from the $24 to $26 per share it announced...

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Stripe Co-Founder: Banks ‘Very Interested’ in Stablecoin Use
Stripe Co-Founder: Banks ‘Very Interested’ in Stablecoin Use
June 01, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Payments firm Stripe has reportedly held initial talks with banks about using stablecoins.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Customer Needs Remain North Star for Stablecoin Payment Innovation
Customer Needs Remain North Star for Stablecoin Payment Innovation
May 30, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Today’s consumers demand faster, cheaper and more transparent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Ex-CFPB Director Chopra Says ‘Big Tech’ Shouldn’t Issue Stablecoins
Ex-CFPB Director Chopra Says ‘Big Tech’ Shouldn’t Issue Stablecoins
May 29, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Does the U.S. consumer have a potential stablecoin problem? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Report: Santander’s Openbank Applies for Licenses to Offer Crypto Services
Report: Santander’s Openbank Applies for Licenses to Offer Crypto Services
May 29, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Banco Santander SA is reportedly considering offering a stablecoin and providing its digital bank’s retail clients with access to cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Stripe Calls Out ‘Giant Leap’ Into Stablecoins and AI
Stripe Calls Out ‘Giant Leap’ Into Stablecoins and AI
May 29, 2025  |  Payments As A Service

Stripe has launched what it calls a “major expansion” of its money movement capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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