Digital Currencies news and trends

Trump’s US Crypto Reserve Raises More Questions Than It Answers
Cryptocurrency // March 03, 2025

With Trump’s election, America got the nation’s first self-described “crypto president,” and on Friday (March 7), the U.S. will get its first crypto summit at the White House, chaired by White House Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Crypto Czar David Sacks. Get the Full Story Complete...

Regulations Become Crucial as Stablecoins Push Payments Frontier
Blockchain // February 27, 2025

The stablecoin market is positioning itself as at the forefront of payments innovation, and that forefront is at an inflection point. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Standard Chartered Participates in Joint Venture to Issue Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
Blockchain // February 17, 2025

Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK), Animoca Brands and HKT have agreed to form a joint venture to issue a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Tether’s Success Sparks Banks’ Interest in Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // December 29, 2024

Inspired by Tether’s success, the world’s banking giants are showing interest in 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Web3 Fans Say Apple NFC Chip Access Will Jumpstart Crypto Payments Era

August 21, 2024
Every innovation needs a supporting infrastructure network to scale. 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 and to […]

What Can Shoppers Buy With Crypto? eCommerce Could Have the Answer

June 19, 2024
As has played out over and over across the payments landscape, end-users ultimately want simplicity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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...

Unable to Hold Their Pegs, Stablecoins Prove Anything but Stable

November 09, 2023
The hallmark of stablecoins has been instability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Quick Reads
European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027

October 30, 2025
The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. 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 […]

Standard Chartered Participates in Joint Venture to Issue Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin

February 17, 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK), Animoca Brands and HKT have agreed to form a joint venture to issue a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar. Get the Full Story Complete...

Tether’s Success Sparks Banks’ Interest in Stablecoins

December 29, 2024
Inspired by Tether’s success, the world’s banking giants are showing interest in stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Orbital Debuts Dashboard to Track Stablecoin Payment Trends

December 02, 2024
Blockchain-based payments solutions company Orbital has announced the launch of its Stablecoin Payments Dashboard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...