Payments
Crypto payments adoption, merchant tooling, and rails updates.
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Trump issues order to explore letting crypto firms tap U.S. payment rails, including potential Fed access
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 20, 2026 directing federal agencies — including the Federal Reserve — to review regulatory barriers that limit fintech an…
South Carolina law secures crypto self-custody, bans state CBDC participation and relaxes mining rules
South Carolina enacted legislation that affirms self-custody rights for digital-asset holders, limits state involvement with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and adjusts…
FCA approval paves way for Revolut to launch Dogecoin LED debit card across UK and EU amid crypto expansion
Revolut is reviving its crypto card initiative after receiving regulatory clearance from the UK Financial Conduct Authority and has unveiled a Dogecoin-themed LED physical card …
Ripple, JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ondo pilot cross-border settlement of tokenized US Treasuries on XRP Ledger
A pilot on the XRP Ledger completed the first cross-border, cross-bank settlement/redemption of tokenized U.S. Treasuries with participation from Ripple, JPMorgan, Ondo Finance …
XRP's tightening price setup and $1B escrow release raise volatility risk as leverage drops
XRP sees a tightening technical setup and a scheduled escrow release as on‑ledger activity and leverage metrics shift across the market.
Brazil central bank bars virtual assets from regulated cross‑border payment rails and tightens eFX compliance
Brazil’s central bank issued Resolution BCB No. 561, barring crypto settlement in regulated cross‑border payment rails and tightening compliance requirements [1].
XRP Dips Despite Rakuten Points Integration and ETF Inflows; Technicals Signal Mixed Outlook
XRP’s price retreated despite a major Rakuten Wallet rollout and mixed ETF flows, while analysts cite both multi-year bullish patterns and near-term bearish technicals.
Ripple unveils DIFC hub in Dubai to expand MEA team and support regulated blockchain payments
Ripple inaugurated a Middle East and Africa headquarters in Dubai’s DIFC to expand its regional team and operations [1].
KBank teams with Ripple to pilot on-chain stablecoin cross-border remittances as South Korea readies crypto rules
KBank and Ripple have launched a proof-of-concept to test blockchain-based cross-border remittances, including stablecoin use, as South Korea moves toward new crypto rules.