Blockchain news and trends

Why Decentralized Systems Can’t Clear the CFO Sniff Test

July 10, 2026
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Swift Debuts Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments Ledger
Cross-border Payments // July 09, 2026

Global financial messaging platform Swift says its blockchain-based ledger is ready for use. 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...

Trump Family Crypto Company Looks to Sell Payments Firm
Cryptocurrency // July 08, 2026

A payments company owned by Trump family cryptocurrency firm World Liberty Financial is up for sale, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (July 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tether Invests $20 Million in Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin
Investments // July 07, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Tether is investing $20 million in Brazil-based digital assets platform Mercado Bitcoin. 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...

Dormant Bitcoin Address Reawakens During Crypto Lawsuit
Cryptocurrency // July 06, 2026

A Bitcoin address that was dormant for 15 years transferred $1.88 million on Saturday (July 4), Cointelegraph reported Monday (July 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Crypto Experts Tell PYMNTS Where Digital Assets Go Next

June 12, 2026
There’s something rare happening across the digital asset landscape: it’s quiet. 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, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Tokenized Deposits Set Up Banking’s Next Network Race

June 05, 2026
As volatility again rattles large swathes of the cryptocurrency market, the largest financial institutions in the United States are moving ahead with plans for a shared tokenized deposit network. Get...

PODCAST: Tempo’s Dan Romero on Crypto’s Barbell Economy

June 04, 2026
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‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Sees a Digital Dollar Built for Machines, Not Humans

May 28, 2026
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Quick Reads
Swift Debuts Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments Ledger

July 09, 2026
Global financial messaging platform Swift says its blockchain-based ledger is ready for use. 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, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Trump Family Crypto Company Looks to Sell Payments Firm

July 08, 2026
A payments company owned by Trump family cryptocurrency firm World Liberty Financial is up for sale, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (July 8). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Tether Invests $20 Million in Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin

July 07, 2026
Stablecoin issuer Tether is investing $20 million in Brazil-based digital assets platform Mercado Bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Dormant Bitcoin Address Reawakens During Crypto Lawsuit

July 06, 2026
A Bitcoin address that was dormant for 15 years transferred $1.88 million on Saturday (July 4), Cointelegraph reported Monday (July 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...