Crypto Payments news and trends

Anchorage Digital Links Global Banks to Stablecoin Rails
Cryptocurrency // February 19, 2026

Anchorage Digital now enables licensed international banks to access stablecoin rails for U.S. dollar cross-border transfers and settlement. 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...

WalletConnect Recruits Checkout.com Veteran Riaz Bordie to Take Crypto Payments Mainstream
Cryptocurrency // February 19, 2026

WalletConnect, a company that enables businesses to accept crypto and stablecoin payments, has appointed Riaz Bordie, a former Checkout.com and SumUp, as its chief technology officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mesh Looks to Court FinTechs After $1 Billion Valuation
Cryptocurrency // January 27, 2026

Crypto payments network Mesh is planning to expand its network after raising $75 million. 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...

Ripple Gets OK to Expand Payments Business in Singapore
Blockchain // December 01, 2025

Blockchain company Ripple is set to expand its payments services in Singapore. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Making Stablecoins ‘Grandma-Friendly’

May 29, 2025
Paying with crypto is a logistics problem, and that logistics problem creates a user experience bottleneck. Stablecoins want to solve that, but can they? 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 […]

The GENIUS Act: A Step Toward Stablecoin Clarity or Regulatory Ambiguity?

March 12, 2025
The mania in Washington around financial services regulation has settled a bit. In fact, the focus has now turned toward a decidedly traditional function in the nation’s capital, and that’s...

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...

Janover’s 123% Leap and Robinhood’s Upgrades Lead FinTech IPO Index Higher

January 10, 2025
The first few trading days of 2025 saw the FinTech IPO Index log a 1.2% gain — where one notable triple-digit surge led the pack. Overall, however, a spate of...

Quick Reads
Bitcoin Plummets More Than 40% From October’s Record High

February 22, 2026
Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, is less popular these days. 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 […]

Anchorage Digital Links Global Banks to Stablecoin Rails

February 19, 2026
Anchorage Digital now enables licensed international banks to access stablecoin rails for U.S. dollar cross-border transfers and settlement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

WalletConnect Recruits Checkout.com Veteran Riaz Bordie to Take Crypto Payments Mainstream

February 19, 2026
WalletConnect, a company that enables businesses to accept crypto and stablecoin payments, has appointed Riaz Bordie, a former Checkout.com and SumUp, as its chief technology officer. Get the Full Story...

Mesh Looks to Court FinTechs After $1 Billion Valuation

January 27, 2026
Crypto payments network Mesh is planning to expand its network after raising $75 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...