Stablecoin/page/3 news and trends

Capitol Hill Examines Rulemaking as Nonbanks Gain Ground
Bank Regulation // December 02, 2025

A Capitol Hill hearing Tuesday (Dec. 2nd) on prudential oversight made clear one problem looms over bank regulation: rulebooks designed for a different era. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Stablecoin Firm First Digital Plans SPAC Market Listing
Cryptocurrency // December 01, 2025

Stablecoin issuer First Digital is reportedly the latest crypto company planning to go public. 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...

U.S. Bank Tests Stablecoin Issuance, Viewing Blockchain as ‘Alternative Payment Rail’
Blockchain // November 26, 2025

U.S. Bank is testing custom stablecoin issuance on the Stellar blockchain network. 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...

Klarna Debuts First Stablecoin on Tempo Blockchain
Blockchain // November 25, 2025

Klarna has launched KlarnaUSD, its first stablecoin and the first bank-issued token to debut on Tempo, a new payments-focused blockchain built by Stripe and Paradigm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Coinbase Brings Crypto Into the Boardroom

October 23, 2025
The most palatable side of crypto might just be its potential within the enterprise and small business. 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 […]

Regulations at the Crossroads: Quieter Week in Washington Gives Way to High-Stakes Decisions

February 24, 2025
It wasn’t quite a manic Monday this week. But don’t bet on that relative calm to continue. While the past week in Washington lacked the frenetic pace of recent months,...

Circle Says Lack of Direct EMI Access to EU Central Bank Accounts Stifles Payments Innovation

May 19, 2023
To access central bank accounts in the European Union (EU) today, electronic money token (EMT) issuers, and by extension all electronic money institutions (EMIs), have no choice but to rely...

Ripple CBDC Head Makes the Case for Blockchain-Based Money

May 18, 2023
Innovations that transform the world historically rest on revolutionary, but above all viable, use cases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Coinbase Partners with Banks on Crypto and Stablecoin Pilot Projects

December 03, 2025
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly said Wednesday (Dec. 3) that his company is working with some of the biggest U.S. banks on pilot programs testing stablecoins, crypto custody and trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Stablecoin Firm First Digital Plans SPAC Market Listing

December 01, 2025
Stablecoin issuer First Digital is reportedly the latest crypto company planning to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

U.S. Bank Tests Stablecoin Issuance, Viewing Blockchain as ‘Alternative Payment Rail’

November 26, 2025
U.S. Bank is testing custom stablecoin issuance on the Stellar blockchain network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Klarna Debuts First Stablecoin on Tempo Blockchain

November 25, 2025
Klarna has launched KlarnaUSD, its first stablecoin and the first bank-issued token to debut on Tempo, a new payments-focused blockchain built by Stripe and Paradigm. Get the Full Story Complete...