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Mastercard and Borderless.xyz Team on Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments
Cryptocurrency // August 05, 2026

Mastercard launched a partnership with stablecoin infrastructure network Borderless.xyz, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 5) press release. 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...

Circle Wants AI Payments to Create an Entirely New Stablecoin Market
Earnings // August 05, 2026

Circle’s latest earnings suggest USDC is beginning to separate from the crypto cycle just as autonomous software agents create a potentially new market for digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Samsung Pursues Digital Assets With Crypto Exchange Deal and Stablecoin Push
Cryptocurrency // August 04, 2026

Samsung’s recent announcements that it is adding stablecoin support to new smartphones and that it acquired a stake in cryptocurrency exchange operator Dunamu suggest the company is positioning itself as a leader in stablecoins, CoinDesk reported Tuesday (Aug. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Dakota Eyes Pivot From Money Services Firm to Regulated Bank
Banking // August 04, 2026

Programmable money movement firm Dakota is seeking a national trust bank charter, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 4) message to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Stablecoins Turn Corporate Cash Into Working Inventory

August 03, 2026
Stablecoins change how liquidity is managed, not simply how payments move. 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 […]

Mastercard Says Cards Will Power Agentic Commerce

July 30, 2026
While Mastercard reported another quarter of double-digit revenue growth Thursday (July 30), executives devoted much of their second-quarter earnings discussion to explaining why agentic artificial intelligence could strengthen the economics...

Tassat CEO Says Regional Banks Are Focused on the Wrong Stablecoin Problem

July 27, 2026
Watch more: Monday Conversation With Tassat’s Glen Sussman Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FIS Links Digital Money to Smarter Bank Networks

July 27, 2026
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Quick Reads
Mastercard and Borderless.xyz Team on Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments

August 05, 2026
Mastercard launched a partnership with stablecoin infrastructure network Borderless.xyz, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 5) press release. 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 […]

Samsung Pursues Digital Assets With Crypto Exchange Deal and Stablecoin Push

August 04, 2026
Samsung’s recent announcements that it is adding stablecoin support to new smartphones and that it acquired a stake in cryptocurrency exchange operator Dunamu suggest the company is positioning itself as...

Dakota Eyes Pivot From Money Services Firm to Regulated Bank

August 04, 2026
Programmable money movement firm Dakota is seeking a national trust bank charter, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 4) message to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Western Union and Rain Take Stablecoins Mainstream Across Visa Network

August 04, 2026
Western Union and global stablecoin platform Rain launched a stablecoin-based solution designed to enable users to hold dollar value, protect their money in markets where currencies frequently fluctuate, and spend...