Ripple Joins Mastercard AI Payments Revolution
Mastercard partners with @Ripple to integrate XRPL and RLUSD in its AI-driven Agent Pay for Machines initiative, enhancing autonomous transaction controls and settlement. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Stablecoin
Yen Stablecoin Launches by Japan Banks
Japan’s MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC sign MOU to launch a yen stablecoin by March 2027, challenging USD stablecoins’ dominance in the $300B market. #Update #Crypto
Stablecoin Transactions Launch by Three Japanese Banks
@MUFG, @MizuhoBank, and @SMBC are launching a shared stablecoin for commercial transactions by FY2026, supported by a trust model and a voluntary council addressing operational aspects. #Update #Crypto
USDC Payouts Launch Boosts Treasury Options
@Masspay expands integration with @circle to enable automated stablecoin payments for fintechs and B2B enterprises, streamlining treasury operations with USDC payouts. #Update #Fintech
Bitcoin Debate Schiff Slams Dimon’s Argument
Peter Schiff disputes JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s call for stablecoin issuers to face bank-like regulations, citing structural differences. Regulators must decide on oversight standards. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum OG Dumps $188M Buys Back Cheaper
An Ethereum OG sold $188M in $ETH, $wstETH, and $WBTC near $2,040, repurchasing $55.8M in ETH at a 23% discount. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
XRP IPO Launches Soon Predicts Expert
Ripple’s potential IPO resurfaces as SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao plans to invest up to $1.25B when Ripple goes public, possibly by 2038. #Update #Crypto $XRP
USDT Surges to 100 Percent in Latam
@Oobit reports $USDT commands nearly 100% of stablecoin market volume in Latam, driving 202% growth in Brazil with Visa-linked wallets. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Wall Street Banks Launch Tokenized Deposits
@JPMorgan, @Citigroup, @BankofAmerica, and @WellsFargo are launching a tokenized deposit network by early 2027 to counter stablecoin competition, enabling 24/7 blockchain transactions under existing regulations. #Update #Crypto $USDC
JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Deposit Network
JPMorgan, Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo plan a tokenized deposit network by 2027 via The Clearing House. JPM Coin runs on Coinbase’s Base. #Update #Crypto
Ripple Expands RLUSD Multichain Liquidity
Ripple expands RLUSD via Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers, enhancing cross-chain stablecoin infrastructure and institutional liquidity access. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Visa Tests $1T Stablecoin Settlement
Visa and Brale launched a proof of concept for SBC stablecoin settlement, focusing on privacy features for institutional payments. #Update #Crypto
Stablecoin Boosts Revolut’s US Bank Ambitions
@Revolut plans to launch a U.S. bank offering FDIC-insured accounts and stablecoin trading, as the Bank of England predicts declining stablecoin popularity amid regulatory developments like the GENIUS Act. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Ripple Expands RLUSD in $200B Turkey Market
Ripple launches its USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD in Turkey via Bilira, Bitexen, and Bitlo, enhancing institutional access to digital dollars for payments and liquidity. #Update #Crypto $XRP