Stablecoin Settlements Launch for US Card Transactions
@SoFi and @Mastercard have launched stablecoin settlement for SoFi Bank’s card program, migrating over $25 billion in annual volume to SoFiUSD, redeemable 1:1 for USD. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@SoFi and @Mastercard have launched stablecoin settlement for SoFi Bank’s card program, migrating over $25 billion in annual volume to SoFiUSD, redeemable 1:1 for USD. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Binance will end hryvnia deposits and withdrawals via Fiat Trade UAH and delist the USDT/UAH pair on Sept. 28, 2026, converting eligible balances to USDT at a rate of 46.5 UAH per USDT. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Ethereum developers have scheduled EIP-8141, or Frame Transactions, for inclusion in the 2027 Hegotá upgrade, enabling transactions without holding $ETH for gas fees. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Illinois has enacted a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions, impacting crypto exchanges and custodians, prompting potential legal challenges from the industry citing discrimination. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Coinbase launches Base Ledgers in early access, enabling enterprise-grade payment solutions with built-in privacy on a layer-two network. Compliance with KYC is required. #Update #Crypto
@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
@Binance is under scrutiny for allegedly facilitating $850M in transactions linked to Iran and the IRGC, with connections to businessman Babak Zanjani. Binance denies wrongdoing. #Update #Crypto $BNB
Starknet launches strkBTC, a privacy-focused Bitcoin asset using ZK-cryptography, integrating viewing keys for compliance and enhancing BTCFi with private transactions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@OKX has launched the Agent Payments Protocol (APP), enabling AI agents to autonomously conduct transactions with escrow and dispute resolution features, supported by partners like Ethereum Foundation and Alibaba Cloud. #Update #Crypto
The European Union has enacted a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency transactions with Russian services, targeting decentralized platforms and the RUBx stablecoin as part of its 20th sanctions package. #Update #Crypto $RUBx
Stablecoin transactions could propel the market to $1.5 quadrillion by 2035, driven by a $100 trillion generational wealth transfer to Millennials and Gen Z, who favor digital currencies for payments. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Crypto card transactions exceeded $600 million in March 2026, with @RedotPay leading at $391 million. Usage tripled since 2025, while USDT’s dominance declines as USDC rises. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Illegal cryptocurrency transactions hit a record $158 billion in 2025, yet only 1.2% of total activity; state-backed networks and North Korean hackers are increasingly involved. Legal stablecoin transactions surged to $4 trillion. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Ethereum network transactions hit a historic high of $2.43 million on January 17, 2025, fueled by low fees of $0.15 and the Fusaka update’s efficiency improvements. However, supply is growing at 0.8% annually. #Update #Crypto $ETH