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PODCAST: Stablecoins Are Moving Real Money, Just Not That Much of It Yet

April 09, 2026
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Polygon Eyes $100 Million Equity Raise for New Stablecoin Payment Venture
Investments // April 08, 2026

Blockchain developer Polygon Labs is looking to raise between $50 million and $100 million to build a new stablecoin payment business, The Information reported Wednesday (April 8), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Alchemy Debuts Tool to Provide Interoperability for Agentic Payments
Blockchain // April 08, 2026

Blockchain development company Alchemy has debuted a tool that lets AI payment systems work together. 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....

Swiss Banks Join Forces on Franc-Based Stablecoin Project
Cryptocurrency // April 08, 2026

A group of Swiss banks are testing a franc-pegged stablecoin in their home country. 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...

Solana Rolls Out Tools to Fend Off Blockchain Security Threats
Blockchain // April 07, 2026

The Solana Foundation has introduced a set of measures to bolster its ecosystem security. 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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PODCAST: Stablecoins Are Moving Real Money, Just Not That Much of It Yet

April 09, 2026
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Stablecoin Plans Split as Banks Go Their Own Way

April 01, 2026
At the end of 2025, when a consortium of ten global banks announced they were exploring a stablecoin tied to G7 currencies, the news carried the weight of inevitability. It...

Tokenized Deposits Are No Longer Just for Big Banks

March 20, 2026
The Texas Bankers Association announced this month that it will give member banks structured access to tokenized deposit technology through its Innovation Magnet program, partnering with San Antonio-based Vantage Bank, one...

Tokenization Powers Invisible Checkout in Agentic Commerce

March 20, 2026
Tokenization is evolving into a structural layer that allows commerce to proceed without a visible checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Polygon Eyes $100 Million Equity Raise for New Stablecoin Payment Venture

April 08, 2026
Blockchain developer Polygon Labs is looking to raise between $50 million and $100 million to build a new stablecoin payment business, The Information reported Wednesday (April 8), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Alchemy Debuts Tool to Provide Interoperability for Agentic Payments

April 08, 2026
Blockchain development company Alchemy has debuted a tool that lets AI payment systems work together. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Swiss Banks Join Forces on Franc-Based Stablecoin Project

April 08, 2026
A group of Swiss banks are testing a franc-pegged stablecoin in their home country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Solana Rolls Out Tools to Fend Off Blockchain Security Threats

April 07, 2026
The Solana Foundation has introduced a set of measures to bolster its ecosystem security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...