Crypto Payments news and trends

Merchants Eye Back-End Costs as Crypto Cards Push Into Checkout
Cryptocurrency // May 19, 2026

The payments industry has become remarkably good at masking complexity from consumers. But merchants do not operate on the front end. Their concerns live in the back office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Will Unleash Institutional Crypto Adoption
Cryptocurrency // May 14, 2026

Institutional adoption of cryptocurrency could be accelerated by passage of the CLARITY Act, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Wednesday (May 13), according to a report by Binance News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Crypto’s Post-Charter Playbook Runs on Stablecoins and Asset Custody
Cryptocurrency // May 04, 2026

The best money is often the biggest money. And while crypto scaled over the past decade by competing on consumer-facing products like exchanges, wallets, and trading apps, the sector’s future is shaping up to be a heavily institutional one, where the biggest value flows are....

Crypto Payments Are Back. Will Merchants Actually Care This Time?
Cryptocurrency // April 22, 2026

Crypto means a lot of things to merchants and payment service providers (PSPs). But for the first time, it might actually mean opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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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...

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Crypto Payments Firm Mesh Eyes $2 Billion Valuation Backed by Binance

July 05, 2026
Binance is reportedly ready to lead a new funding round for crypto payments company Mesh. 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 […]

Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Will Unleash Institutional Crypto Adoption

May 14, 2026
Institutional adoption of cryptocurrency could be accelerated by passage of the CLARITY Act, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Wednesday (May 13), according to a report by Binance News. Get the...

Japan Prepares to Regulate Crypto as a Financial Product

April 12, 2026
Japan is reportedly moving closer to classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Paysafe Debuts Crypto Payments for US iGaming Operations

April 07, 2026
Global payments platform Paysafe now enables iGaming operators and daily fantasy sports brands in the U.S. market to accept crypto payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...