News Archive
Browse retained market reporting from the past 30 days.
Tokenpost
Hong Kongs newly regulated stablecoin is already moving into real-world cross-border payments less than a week after its launch. HashKey Exchange, Hong Kongs largest cryptocurrency exchange, plans to use the Hong Kong dollar-pegged HKDAP stablecoin to settle cross-border trade transactions with the UAE and the broader Middle East.
Tokenpost
Cash App is expanding its cryptocurrency capabilities beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and USDC through a new integration with crypto payments platform MoonPay, giving eligible U.S. users access to a wider range of digital assets. Through the partnership, Cash App customers will be able to use their balances to purchase cryptocurrencies available on MoonPay, including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP and Tether (USDT).
Tokenpost
Visa is searching for a new stablecoin settlement partner with regulatory licenses across several major markets, as the global payments giant expands its cryptocurrency and digital asset infrastructure. According to documents seen by CoinDesk, Visa has issued a request for product (RFP) seeking a provider capable of supporting and swapping multiple stablecoins while handling settlement services.
Crypto news
Crypto payment card spending has jumped 2.5 times from a year earlier to reach $759 million in July, supported by nearly 9 million purchases settled mainly through dollar-backed stablecoins.
Blockonomi
HashKey plans to use HKDAP for cross-border trade settlement with the UAE and wider Middle East after the stablecoin's launch.
Blockonomi
Cash App expands crypto access through MoonPay, allowing eligible U.S. users to buy Ethereum, Solana, XRP, USDT, and more.
PYMNTS
A Fortune 500 treasurer considering whether to leave $100 million in stablecoins overnight would probably ask a different set of questions than a payments executive deciding whether to use them to settle a transaction.
Crypto Briefing
The adoption of regulated stablecoins in Hong Kong could revolutionize financial transactions, enhancing efficiency and fostering innovation. HashKey taps Hong Kong's first regulated stablecoin for settlements.
Crypto Economy
Asset expansion: Cash App users can now buy Ether, SOL, XRP, and USDT through MoonPay using their balances. Unified checkout: Cash App Pay is integrated into MoonPay's checkout and partner platforms for instant crypto funding. Ecosystem growth: The platform's regulatory approvals and recent acquisitions support its push into broader crypto services.
PYMNTS
Visa is reportedly searching for a new stablecoin settlement partner that offers multi-regional licensing capabilities. That's according to a report Tuesday (Aug. 18) from CoinDesk, which says that this partner would replace BVNK, the stablecoin company Mastercard acquired earlier this month.
Coindesk
Following institutional trials, the HKD-pegged asset is being put to work to capture part of Hong Kong's $49 billion trade corridor with the United Arab Emirates
Crypto Briefing
Visa's search for a new stablecoin partner highlights the intensifying competition in real-time payments, impacting global financial dynamics. Visa seeks new partner for stablecoin settlement after Mastercard snags BVNK.
Coindesk
Visa's request for product (RFP) talks about the need to support a range of stablecoins.
Blockonomi
Treasury opens a 60-day comment period on GENIUS Act stablecoin rules, with issuer licensing required starting January 2027.
Crypto news
Open USD launched with 140 partners including Visa, Mastercard and BlackRock. Standard Chartered began rolling out a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin.
Crypto Daily
FinCEN and OFAC's April 2026 proposal would force stablecoin issuers to block or reject impermissible transfers, pushing sanctions checks into inter‑exchange networks.
Blockonomi
August delivered impressive performance metrics for Robinhood Chain, with the network's total value locked surpassing the $540 million threshold. This achievement represents growth exceeding 45% throughout the month.
CryptoSlate
USDT and USDC contracts move from the next period, while returning to four-hour settlement requires 36 stable hours.
Cointribune
Stablecoins: between regulatory delays and Congressional pressure, the flagship US law is still finding its bearings. Full analysis here!
Blockonomi
The Treasury Department has launched a public consultation process regarding its implementation strategy for the GENIUS Act, the stablecoin regulatory framework that President Trump enacted in July 2025.