Digital Currency news and trends

China Extends Digital Yuan Project to 12 New Banks
CBDC // March 23, 2026

China will reportedly permit select banks to handle its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

PayPal Scales PYUSD Stablecoin to Reach 70 Countries
Cryptocurrency // March 17, 2026

PayPal said it has expanded the availability of its dollar-backed stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) and now offers it in 70 markets worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Senate Housing Bill Includes Ban on US CBDCs
CBDC // March 12, 2026

A housing bill passed Thursday (March 12) by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would ban the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) until at least the end of 2030, CoinDesk reported Thursday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

This Week in Stablecoins: FinTech, Big Tech and Regulation
Cryptocurrency // February 27, 2026

Stablecoins are out there; now they just need to work. The next phase for stablecoins may focus less on issuance and more on interoperability in practice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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CFOs Are Using Stablecoins More Like ACH Than Digital Assets

March 30, 2026
Innovative technologies often rarely succeed in the way their earliest advocates predicted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump

February 16, 2026
Crypto markets are slumping just as institutional interest in blockchain is growing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Digital Dollars Keep Getting Stuck Outside the Real Economy

January 20, 2026
For millions of people paid in digital dollar stablecoins, the hardest part isn’t getting the money. It’s using it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

JPMorgan Leads Big Banks Into Deposit Tokens After Senate Vote

June 18, 2025
When JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest U.S. bank, announces something new, the financial world frequently tunes in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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China Extends Digital Yuan Project to 12 New Banks

March 23, 2026
China will reportedly permit select banks to handle its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

PayPal Scales PYUSD Stablecoin to Reach 70 Countries

March 17, 2026
PayPal said it has expanded the availability of its dollar-backed stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) and now offers it in 70 markets worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Senate Housing Bill Includes Ban on US CBDCs

March 12, 2026
A housing bill passed Thursday (March 12) by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would ban the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) until at least...

EU Parliament Gives Digital Euro Its Blessing

February 10, 2026
Europe’s Parliament has reportedly given its first major endorsement of the digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...