Stablecoin Payments news and trends

MVB Partners With Velocity for Visa Direct Stablecoin Settlement Pilot
Cryptocurrency // September 09, 2026

MVB Financial has partnered with Velocity to join a Visa Direct pilot supporting stablecoin-enabled funding and settlement for push-to-card payouts, Velocity said in a Wednesday (Sept. 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Nium Debuts USDC Funding for Client Payouts
Cryptocurrency // August 30, 2026

Cross-border payments company Nium has debuted a stablecoin-focused funding program. 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...

Crypto Card Spending Jumps Threefold in a Year, Paymentscan Data Shows
Cryptocurrency // August 23, 2026

Cryptocurrency card spending has reportedly more than tripled in the last year amid increased retail purchasing. 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...

Mastercard Finalizes Purchase of Crypto Infrastructure Platform BVNK
Acquiring // August 03, 2026

Mastercard says it has completed its acquisition of cryptocurrency infrastructure platform BVNK. 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...

Quick Reads
Coinbase CEO Confident Stablecoin Payments Will Fuel Growth

September 10, 2026
Coinbase’s CEO is reportedly touting stablecoin payments as a key revenue driver for the cryptocurrency exchange. 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 […]

MVB Partners With Velocity for Visa Direct Stablecoin Settlement Pilot

September 09, 2026
MVB Financial has partnered with Velocity to join a Visa Direct pilot supporting stablecoin-enabled funding and settlement for push-to-card payouts, Velocity said in a Wednesday (Sept. 9) press release. Get...

Nium Debuts USDC Funding for Client Payouts

August 30, 2026
Cross-border payments company Nium has debuted a stablecoin-focused funding program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Crypto Card Spending Jumps Threefold in a Year, Paymentscan Data Shows

August 23, 2026
Cryptocurrency card spending has reportedly more than tripled in the last year amid increased retail purchasing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...