Digital Currency news and trends

New Report Shows Clear Path for Credit Unions to Catch Up on Digital Assets
Credit Unions // May 05, 2026

“Digital Currency at the Credit Union: The Gap Between Interest and Access” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera. The report examines the growing disconnect between what younger consumers want from their financial institutions and what many credit unions currently provide regarding digital currencies....

Agora Seeks US Bank Charter to Scale Digital Dollars
Cryptocurrency // April 30, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Agora Finance has filed for a national trust bank charter as it looks to build its business in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

The Privacy Problem Institutions Can’t Ignore in Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // April 24, 2026

The internet had native formats for video, audio and files. It did not have one for money. Stablecoins changed that. They represent the equivalent of internet-native dollars that move like MP3s and are accessible on any internet-connected device, worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the...

France Urges Euro Stablecoins to Break Dollar Dependency
Cryptocurrency // April 17, 2026

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said Friday (April 17) that European banks should develop more euro-based stablecoins and tokenized deposits to reduce the continent’s reliance on non-European payment providers, Reuters reported Friday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Stablecoins Have a Checkout Problem, Not a Tech Problem

May 13, 2026
Stablecoins have the infrastructure they need to scale. And the landscape keeps building more of it. 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 […]

The Privacy Problem Institutions Can’t Ignore in Stablecoins

April 24, 2026
The internet had native formats for video, audio and files. It did not have one for money. Stablecoins changed that. They represent the equivalent of internet-native dollars that move like...

CFOs Are Using Stablecoins More Like ACH Than Digital Assets

March 30, 2026
Innovative technologies often rarely succeed in the way their earliest advocates predicted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump

February 16, 2026
Crypto markets are slumping just as institutional interest in blockchain is growing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Agora Seeks US Bank Charter to Scale Digital Dollars

April 30, 2026
Stablecoin issuer Agora Finance has filed for a national trust bank charter as it looks to build its business in the United States. 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. […]

France Urges Euro Stablecoins to Break Dollar Dependency

April 17, 2026
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said Friday (April 17) that European banks should develop more euro-based stablecoins and tokenized deposits to reduce the continent’s reliance on non-European payment providers, Reuters...

Circle Chief Says China Could Issue Stablecoin in 3 to 5 Years

April 16, 2026
The CEO of Circle says he sees “tremendous opportunity” stemming from a potential yuan-pegged stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Swiss Banks Join Forces on Franc-Based Stablecoin Project

April 08, 2026
A group of Swiss banks are testing a franc-pegged stablecoin in their home country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...