Finovate

JUNE 3, 2024

PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), was officially added to the Solana Blockchain last week. This shift comes after the California-based company launched on Ethereum blockchain last summer. Now, PayPal stablecoin users can send PYUSD on Ethereum or Solana when transferring out to external wallets.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

StraitsX, a digital asset payments infrastructure provider in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Ant International and superapp Grab to launch a new blockchain-based cross-border payment system. The new system uses Purpose Bound Money (PBM), which specifies the conditions for using stablecoins, and the Avalanche blockchain.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Paxos, a blockchain and digital asset solutions provider, has launched a new US dollar-backed stablecoin called Global Dollar (USDG). The stablecoin is issued by Paxos Digital Singapore , which is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and is designed to meet the regulator’s upcoming stablecoin framework.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 27, 2024

BVNK , global stablecoin payment provider, announces the launch of a new product, Layer1. This self-hosted, self-custody digital asset infrastructure helps businesses launch stablecoin payments quickly and securely, while keeping full control and privacy over their digital assets.

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Fintech News

JUNE 19, 2024

Stablecoins have been rising in conversation within the financial ecosystem of Singapore. As the name implies, stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference asset, such as the US Dollar or gold.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Paxos, the leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, today introduced Global Dollar (USDG) - a US dollar-backed stablecoin that is substantively compliant with MAS’ upcoming stablecoin framework. Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Paxos’s affiliate, Paxos Global Pte.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 27, 2024

the innovative, tech-driven payments bank, announces the launch of EURI, a bank-backed stablecoin, compliant with the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). EURI is the first e-money token launched by Banking Circle and the first MiCA regulated stablecoin that is issued and backed by a bank in the EU. Banking Circle S.A.,

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Fintech News

JUNE 11, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has finalised its acquisition of Standard Custody & Trust Company, a regulated digital asset custodian, after securing necessary regulatory approvals. Following this acquisition, Ripple has announced plans to launch a USD-backed stablecoin.

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Finextra

APRIL 25, 2024

Visa has teamed up with blockchain data provider Allium Labs to build a dashboard that helps people make sense of stablecoin activity.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

This initiative aims to offer users more convenience by enabling the conversion of digital currencies, like stablecoins, into spendable funds within their GrabPay Wallets. The supported stablecoins at this stage include StraitsX Singapore Dollar (XSGD), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC). experiences among its users in Singapore.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The mainnet version of Ripple USD is also available on Ethereum, with plans to expand to additional blockchains and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols over time. With over a decade of building enterprise financial solutions, Ripple is in an ideal position to launch a stablecoin that addresses a market projected to grow to over $2.8

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Fintech News

JULY 16, 2024

This development follows the earlier announcement in November 2023, where StraitsX, along with Paxos, received In-Principle Approvals (IPA) from MAS to issue stablecoins. In addition to this, StraitsX has introduced XUSD, a fiat-pegged USD stablecoin, aimed at digitising currencies essential for global trade.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Ireland-based electronic money institution (EMI) DECTA is joining forces with France-based fintech Next Generation to launch a new Euro-pegged stablecoin, ‘EURT’ DECTA and Next Generation explained that EURT is fully compliant with MiCA requirements and will operate on the Stellar blockchain, as well as three other platforms.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

the tech-driven payments bank, has launched its bank-backed stablecoin, EURI. The EURI stablecoin is the first MiCA-regulated digital asset that is issued and backed by a bank in the EU. Furthermore, it will enable us to launch stablecoins and tokenised money in the future, providing more choice and optionality for the market.”

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, and Chainlink Labs, the primary contributing developer of Chainlink—the essential infrastructure for the tokenized asset economy—announced today a strategic collaboration to offer a secure and compliant technology solution for banks (..)

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 5, 2024

Ripple , the provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, plans to launch a stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD). Ripple’s stablecoin will be 100 per cent backed by US dollar deposits, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents. trillion by 2028.

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2024

DBS was recently selected by blockchain and tokenisation infrastructure platform Paxos as its primary banking partner for cash management and custody of stablecoin reserves. To that end, we are studying listing stablecoins on our exchange and studying how to enable clients to earn rewards through Ethereum staking.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Paxos, a regulated blockchain and digital asset solutions provider, now supports Chainlink’s PayPal USD (PYUSD) price feed on the Ethereum mainnet. This collaboration aims to streamline the adoption of PYUSD, a USD-backed stablecoin issued by Paxos under PayPal’s banner.

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The Paypers

MAY 31, 2024

PayPal has announced that PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now available on the Solana blockchain, enhancing speed and reducing costs for stablecoin transactions.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The alliance aims to drive innovation and growth of the Stablecoin and Real-World Asset (RWA) ecosystem Deep Blue is an issuance platform for Stablecoins bringing best-in-class practices and best partners in both digital assets and traditional finance, enabling users to operate across multiple use cases.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, September 5th, 2024, Chainwire After successful launches on other major networks, AUSD has deployed on Sui, tapping into the scalable, high-performance network and strengthening Sui’s stablecoin ecosystem. The post Agora-Backed AUSD Stablecoin is Live on Sui appeared first on Fintech Review.

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The Paypers

AUGUST 28, 2023

Finland-based fintech company Membrane Finance has launched a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The first stage of this partnership will focus on increasing the accessibility and adoption of SG-FORGE’s MiCA1-compliant stablecoin EUR CoinVertible , which will be listed on Bitpanda’s platform and made available to retail investors as well as white label partners in the coming weeks.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2024

In this article, Akshata Namjoshi, Kabir Kuma, and Ahlam Faouzi from KARM Legal Consultants , the emerging technologies-focused law firm, provide an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s regulatory landscape for stablecoins. Additionally, stablecoins are increasingly being explored for use in payments due to their stability and efficiency.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

The five supported digital currencies at this stage include Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) as well as stablecoins such as StraitsX Singapore Dollar (XSGD), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC). This initiative aims to offer users more convenience by enabling the conversion of digital currencies into spendable funds within their GrabPay Wallets.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

PEXX, a fintech startup specialising in stablecoin cross-border payments, has acquired Singapore-based blockchain media platform Chain Debrief. PEXX said that the goal is to provide users with updated information on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and regulatory developments, enhancing their decision-making process.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 13, 2024

BVNK , the stablecoin payments provider, announced today that it has enabled Swift payments on its platform, so businesses can move easily between US dollars, Euros and stablecoins like USDT, USDC and PYUSD. By bringing together bank and blockchain payment rails and currencies in a single platform, we enable this for our customers.

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Finextra

MARCH 13, 2024

Conflux Network, the only regulatory compliant public blockchain in China, today announces its pivotal role in assisting the successful beta-testing of the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)-backed stablecoin, AxHKD.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 19, 2024

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has approved new regulations for stablecoins, enabling it to integrate Dirham-backed digital currencies into its financial ecosystem. A new system has now been issued in the UAE which will license and oversee stablecoins, following approval by the board of directors at the CBUAE.

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Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2024

customers to utilise PayPal USD (PYUSD) , a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. To make use of PYUSD for funding transactions, users must have a sufficient balance of the stablecoin in their PayPal Cryptocurrency Hub. Xoom, a subsidiary of PayPal specialising in cross-border money transfers, has enabled U.S. Enabling U.S.

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CB Insights

MARCH 2, 2023

What is a fiat-backed stablecoin? Fiat-backed stablecoin companies in this market issue stablecoins collateralized by fiat currency. Fiat-backed stablecoins are backed at a 1:1 ratio, meaning 1 stablecoin is equal to 1 unit of currency. For each stablecoin that exists, real fiat currency is held in a bank account.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ripple , the blockchain and crypto solution provider, is partnering with the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Innovation Hub, to accelerate blockchain and digital assets innovation in the UAE. It also plans to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has launched a new tool providing real-time data and educational resources on digital money with an initial focus on stablecoins. The stablecoin market has surged from less than $3billion in 2019 to more than $130billion in 2024.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This move aims to reduce the cost and increase the speed of international money transfers by leveraging blockchain technology. Yellow Card, Africa’s largest licensed stablecoin on/off-ramp fintech, will also leverage PYUSD to facilitate transactions.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This partnership is set to empower African communities, governments, and businesses, and represents a significant step toward realising the shared goal of financial inclusion and economic advancement across Africa, with blockchain and decentralised finance at the forefront of this transformation.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As more firms look to enter the blockchain and decentralised space, easy integrations and the ability to develop applications are an absolute must. Axelar network’s integration with the XRPL aims to help bolster the XRPL DeFi ecosystem by providing essential liquidity for stablecoins and large-cap assets.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Cebuana Lhuillier and Yellow Card will be the first Xoom disbursement partners to use PYUSD to settle cross-border money transfers, allowing them to leverage the cost and speed advantages of blockchain technology.

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