Emirates NBD has gone live on the blockchain-based Partior network, becoming the first financial institution in the region to offer blockchain-enabled cross-border U.S. dollar payments. Instant Settlement via JPMorgan Dubai-based Emirates NBD has become one of the first financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region to launch real-time cross-border U.S. […]

Circle and Stripe broaden their stablecoin footprints, moving from issuance and payments toward an integrated blockchain-enabled payments infrastructure.

Western Union has taken a formal step into blockchain-enabled payments by launching USDPT, a US dollar-denominated stablecoin, on the Solana network. The

Fuse Network released its roadmap, focusing on AI agents and infrastructure for last-mile payments. They believe the key isn't regulation or adoption, but the right infrastructure, which AI now makes scalable. Fuse aims to provide businesses and individuals with direct access to financial infrastructure via private keys, bypassing intermediaries. They target the "long tail" of the global economy, providing technology for those previously excluded. AI solves the development bottleneck, enabling businesses to utilize programmable payments without technical expertise. Fuse is integrating support for emerging agentic payment standards like x402 and developing a dedicated server for AI tools. The goal is to offer free point-of-sale and e-commerce solutions, eliminating reliance on centralized platforms. Solid, Fuse's neobanking app, drives consumer demand with stablecoins, yield, and a Visa debit card. Fuse is committed to its L1 chain, emphasizing its speed, low cost, and proven reliability since 2019. They believe L2 solutions are insufficiently decentralized and unstable for their use case. Fuse Network is designed for fast, cheap, and real-world payments, ready for AI-driven commerce.

Introduction: The Evolution of Crypto Payments As the world moves toward cashless transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi), the demand for crypto-friendly wearables is rising. From smartwatches and rings that enable Bitcoin payments to NFT-enabled augmented reality (AR) glasses, wearable technology is reshaping the way we interact with blockchain ecosystems. Imagine paying for coffee with a tap of your smartwatch…

JUST has officially enabled stablecoin fee payments for TRC-20 transfers within the Binance Wallet. The update, live since September 7th, means users can now pay network fees in USDT directly, bypassing the need to hold TRON’s native TRX token just to move their money.Previously, sending TRC-20 USDT on the TRON blockchain required TRX for gas, […]

The era of buying crypto on social media has arrived. Crypto payments company MoonPay announced Monday that it launched PayBox, its AI-enabled payment and wallet tool, inside Grok, X’s native chatbot. The service is available globally and lets people carry out a variety of crypto transactions across different blockchain networks. MoonPay’s Grok launch reflects a broader push to turn AI chatbots from tools that answer questions into tools that can carry out financial tasks.

The era of buying crypto on social media has arrived. Crypto payments company MoonPay announced Monday that it launched PayBox, its AI-enabled payment and wallet tool, inside Grok, X’s native chatbot. The service is available globally and lets people carry out a variety of crypto transactions across different blockchain networks. MoonPay’s Grok launch reflects a broader push to turn AI chatbots from tools that answer questions into tools that can carry out financial tasks.

Western Union is making a significant push into blockchain-enabled payments with the launch of Stablecard, a Visa-branded wallet that lets customers hold,

Beeline (NASDAQ: BLNE) signed a non-binding all-stock Letter of Intent to acquire TYTL Corp, aiming to combine Beeline’s AI-powered mortgage, Non-QM lending, title and settlement platform with TYTL’s blockchain-enabled residential equity infrastructure.The proposed platform would let qualified U.S. homeowners sell fractional equity interests instead of using HELOCs or cash-out refinances, providing liquidity with no additional debt or monthly payments, while issuing Regulation D-compliant digital securities for institutional investors. Management cites an estimated $1 trillion initial addressable market and notes TYTL’s existing residential equity portfolio stands about 26% above aggregate acquisition cost. The combined company expects to retain portions of each issuance, build a balance sheet of real estate-backed digital assets, develop a wholesale distribution channel, pursue tokenized RMBS initiatives, and engage an investment bank to help monetize TYTL’s portfolio and advise on valuation and capital markets strategy.