Meta Platforms is preparing to integrate stablecoin payments across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in the second half of 2026. The company has reportedly issued requests for proposals to external infrastructure providers, with Stripe emerging as the likely partner. The move signals Meta’s renewed interest in digital payments, but under a
Stripe is rumored to be considering a possible acquisition of PayPal Holdings, which could be a major shake-up in the international payments industry. Bloomberg reported that sources close to the matter have revealed that Stripe has initiated early acquisition talks and has shown interest in acquiring all or some of
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated that a lack of privacy makes it impossible to achieve a broad adoption of crypto payments across the globe. CZ explained that this can make the financial information of businesses available to their competitors and the public. He noted that companies may be reluctant to
Binance Pay and Scan To Pay have joined forces in a bid to boost the use of crypto spending in real-life scenarios in the country. With this move, it is possible to make payments with cryptocurrency to over 650,000 Scan To Pay merchants across the country. This move enlarges the
The move, according to various local Iranian media sources, has been initiated by the Iranian government, which now permits foreign governments to purchase sophisticated equipment from the Iranian Defence Ministry using cryptocurrency. The project is led by the Ministry of Defence Export Center, or Mindex, a government entity tasked with
China’s central bank is planning a significant transition in its digital currency plans, as the central bank is now planning to allow interest to be paid on commercial bank holdings of the digital yuan. This is part of efforts to promote the adoption rate of the central bank digital currency.
Origin of Stablecoins Stablecoins made their debut in 2014. It aims to combine the steady value of fiat currencies with the openness and flexibility of blockchain technology. The first of its kind, BitUSD, was introduced in July 2014 as a credit-backed stablecoin on the BitShares platform. Tether (USDT), which was
In a strategic development unveiled at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, the Government of Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for government services. This strategic partnership marks a global first, setting the stage for a fully integrated public-sector crypto payment framework. The
While the global crypto market faces heavy weight from the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Tariff action, Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange has announced a team up with global payment giant Worldpay, a public payment processing company to make buying crypto even easier. Starting today, users are able to buy cryptocurrencies
Mesh, a leader in crypto payments, strengthens its commitment to the Web 3.0 ecosystem by joining Unchained Summit Dubai as a Platinum Sponsor. This partnership will fuel discussions on seamless digital asset payments and the future of decentralized finance. Wednesday, 2 April 2025, UAE: Organized by Aeternum, a rising B2B
