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Kroger Expands Fold Bitcoin Gift Card Offering After Successful Pilot

August 20, 2026
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SEC Proposes Rules to Streamline Capital Formation for Digital Asset Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrency // August 18, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that it said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release would create a clear framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Crypto Trade Group Backs Custodia’s Supreme Court Bid
Cryptocurrency // August 18, 2026

The Blockchain Association is urging the Supreme Court to take up Custodia Bank’s long-running fight for access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system, warning that a lower-court ruling could give federal regulators broad power to shut lawful digital asset businesses out of banking. Get the...

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

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 deciding whether to use them to settle a transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

N3XT Unveils Tokenized Cross-Border Payments
Cross-border Payments // August 17, 2026

Blockchain-powered bank N3XT has secured approval from Wyoming regulators to let customers use its digital token to transact with foreign counterparties, Bloomberg reported Monday (Aug. 17), citing its interview with N3XT Founder Scott Shay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The GENIUS Act Gives Stablecoins a Corporate Cash Audition

August 18, 2026
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 deciding whether to use them to settle a transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

42% of Stablecoin Holders Want Crypto for Major Purchases

August 17, 2026
Cryptocurrency’s path into everyday commerce may look familiar via a card in a wallet, a purchase at the register and digital assets moving behind the scenes. Get the Full Story...

Thredd Helps Cashi Turn Stablecoins Into Everyday Money

August 11, 2026
Stablecoins do not have an acceptance problem in the conventional sense. They have an interoperability problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Why a $545 Slice of a Dubai Apartment Is the Biggest Story in Tokenization

July 16, 2026
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Kroger Expands Fold Bitcoin Gift Card Offering After Successful Pilot

August 20, 2026
Retail and supermarket chain Kroger expanded its Fold Bitcoin Gift Card offering after completing a successful seasonal pilot, Fold Holdings said in a Wednesday (Aug. 19) press release. 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 […]

SEC Proposes Rules to Streamline Capital Formation for Digital Asset Entrepreneurs

August 18, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that it said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release would create a clear framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto...

N3XT Unveils Tokenized Cross-Border Payments

August 17, 2026
Blockchain-powered bank N3XT has secured approval from Wyoming regulators to let customers use its digital token to transact with foreign counterparties, Bloomberg reported Monday (Aug. 17), citing its interview with N3XT Founder Scott Shay. Get...

Fireblocks Chooses Ex-SEC Commissioner as New Policy Chief

August 17, 2026
Blockchain infrastructure platform Fireblocks has named a new chief regulatory/policy officer and general counsel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...