Crypto Payments news and trends

PayPal Exec Details AI-Driven Commerce Strategy Amid Rising Competition
artificial intelligence // June 13, 2025

PayPal is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven personalization to maintain its competitive edge in the changing digital payments landscape, according to Diego Scotti, general manager of PayPal’s consumer group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Going From Zero to Crypto: How Banks and PSPs Can Approach Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // June 03, 2025

Outside of perhaps AI, few technologies have generated as much curiosity and confusion as stablecoins have within payments and commerce over the past 18 months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Stripe Co-Founder: Banks ‘Very Interested’ in Stablecoin Use
Cryptocurrency // June 01, 2025

Payments firm Stripe has reportedly held initial talks with banks about using stablecoins.  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....

Customer Needs Remain North Star for Stablecoin Payment Innovation
Payment Methods // May 30, 2025

Today’s consumers demand faster, cheaper and more transparent payments. 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,...

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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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Stripe Co-Founder: Banks ‘Very Interested’ in Stablecoin Use

June 01, 2025
Payments firm Stripe has reportedly held initial talks with banks about using stablecoins.  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 […]

Binance and Pix Team to Drive Instant Crypto Payments in Brazil

May 21, 2025
Binance has integrated its payment solution with Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Mastercard and MoonPay Team to Promote Stablecoin Payments

May 15, 2025
Mastercard has launched a stablecoin-focused partnership with cryptocurrency payments FinTech MoonPay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Report: Meta Considering Using Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments

May 12, 2025
Meta is reportedly considering adopting stablecoins as a way to make cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...