The financial industry is on the cusp of a significant shift as Governor Chris Waller’s proposal for a new model of payment processing gains attention. This plan envisions […]
Modern Treasury Acquires Stablecoin Startup Beam
Payment infrastructure company Modern Treasury has acquired stablecoin startup Beam in an all-stock deal worth approximately $40 million. This acquisition represents a significant move for Modern Treasury, valuing […]
Walmart and Amazon Explore Stablecoin Solutions for Global Payment Optimization
Walmart Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., two leading global corporations, are diving into the world of stablecoins, digital assets pegged to the US dollar (USD). These companies aim to […]
Stripe Integrates Stablecoins into Subscription Services
Stripe has made its mark as a leader in the fintech space by introducing stablecoin payments for subscriptions, a move that positions it amongst the first global payment […]
Square Enables Bitcoin Payments & Wallet for U.S. Merchants
Square, the financial technology company founded by Jack Dorsey, is launching Bitcoin payment solutions and a dedicated wallet for U.S. merchants starting November 10, 2025. With no processing […]
Amazon and Walmart Explore Launching Stablecoins for Faster Payments
Amazon and Walmart are exploring the potential launch of their own stablecoins, aiming to revolutionize online payments and potentially reduce transaction costs. This initiative follows a trend in […]
Walmart, Amazon Explore Stablecoin Launch to Cut Payment Fees
Major retail giants Walmart and Amazon are reportedly examining the creation of their own dollar-pegged stablecoins. According to a June 13 Wall Street Journal report, these companies are […]
Block Announces Bitcoin Payment Expansion on Square in 2026
Square, the payment processing platform founded by Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc., is set to revolutionize Bitcoin payments with a major upgrade. The company announced plans to integrate Bitcoin […]
Coinbase’s x402: Enabling Machine-to-Machine Payments
Coinbase has introduced x402, a revolutionary protocol that empowers online services to accept payments directly via HTTP, opening the door for a new era of automated transactions and […]
How Cryptocurrency Transactions Cut Merchant Costs: A Look at the Benefits
The shift toward digital payments is reshaping commerce, with businesses seeking ways to optimize transaction costs and efficiency. Traditional payment processing often incurs hefty fees due to its […]