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South Korea Pauses CBDC Efforts Amid Rising Stablecoin Excitement
Cryptocurrency // June 30, 2025

The Bank of Korea is reportedly suspending its digital currency program amid increased stablecoin enthusiasm. 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....

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Meet Lawyers to Secure Trump Pardon for Son
Cryptocurrency // January 31, 2025

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Trump Goes 6 for 8 on Crypto Promises During First Week
Cryptocurrency // January 27, 2025

The crypto industry wanted Donald Trump to become America’s 47th president, and they spent big to make it happen. 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...

Trump’s Executive Order Aligns Stablecoins With Maintenance of Dollar Supremacy
Cryptocurrency // January 24, 2025

President Donald Trump’s executive order on digital assets issued Thursday (Jan. 23) will reportedly boost stablecoins and issuers like Tether Holdings and Circle Internet Financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Making Sense of Trump’s CBDC Ban and Crypto Stockpile Order

January 24, 2025
Nearly a week into his presidency, and Donald Trump has yet to mention 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

CBDC Scrutiny Underscores Role of Compliance in Scaling Digital Innovations

May 29, 2024
The technology for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) already exists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Can Blockchain Deliver Speed, Security and Inclusion to Global Payments?

October 06, 2023
Innovative technology is on the cusp of transforming existing global payments infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Mastercard Says Value of Blockchain Tech in Payments Has Yet to Be Unlocked

July 03, 2023
Money movement is moving into the future at a rapid clip. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
South Korea Pauses CBDC Efforts Amid Rising Stablecoin Excitement

June 30, 2025
The Bank of Korea is reportedly suspending its digital currency program amid increased stablecoin enthusiasm. 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 […]

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Meet Lawyers to Secure Trump Pardon for Son

January 31, 2025
The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Trump’s Executive Order Aligns Stablecoins With Maintenance of Dollar Supremacy

January 24, 2025
President Donald Trump’s executive order on digital assets issued Thursday (Jan. 23) will reportedly boost stablecoins and issuers like Tether Holdings and Circle Internet Financial. Get the Full Story Complete...

Canada Shifts Focus From CBDCs to ‘Payments Landscape’

September 23, 2024
Canada’s experiment with the digital dollar is over, at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...