Stablecoins news and trends

Banks and Credit Unions Win Crypto Trust by Explaining It First
Cryptocurrency // July 21, 2026

The next major digital asset product offered by a bank may not be a wallet, stablecoin or tokenized deposit. It may be an explanation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Nium CEO Says Stablecoins’ Real Prize Is the Cash Companies Can’t See
Cryptocurrency // July 21, 2026

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Visa Bets the Future of Money Still Needs an Operator
VISA // July 20, 2026

Stablecoins were supposed to make payment networks less necessary. Visa’s new stablecoin platform, introduced Thursday (July 16), suggests a different outcome. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

ECB Joins US Banks in Warning Stablecoins Could Drain Deposits
Cryptocurrency // July 20, 2026

The European Central Bank is adding its voice to banks in the United States in warning that widespread adoption of stablecoins could pull retail deposits out of traditional banks, weakening a critical source of funding for lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Banks Turn Stablecoin Safety Into a Selling Point

July 09, 2026
Stablecoins have drawn attention for how they move money. Custody may prove to be the business that help solidify banks’ positioning in the institutional market. 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, […]

Open USD Just Turned the Stablecoin Race Into an Ecosystem Contest

June 30, 2026
The formula for stablecoin success was, at least until Tuesday (June 30), a relatively simple one. Whoever controlled issuance of the largest digital asset by market cap controlled the network....

Plasma Wants to Be the First Stablecoin Bank

June 30, 2026
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Study Finds Stablecoins Need a Better Elevator Pitch

June 23, 2026
For much of the past year, stablecoin discussions have centered on Washington. Regulatory frameworks, reserve requirements and oversight have dominated conversations among policymakers and financial institutions alike. Get the Full...

Quick Reads
Ramp Opens Stablecoin Accounts and Payments to Business Clients

July 21, 2026
Financial operations platform Ramp says it has begun offering customers stablecoin accounts and payments. 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 […]

Fireblocks Integrates Circle Payment Rails Into Its Platform

July 16, 2026
Circle’s Gateway and Circle Payments Network (CPN) are now natively accessible within Fireblocks’ stablecoin infrastructure, Fireblocks said in a Thursday (June 16) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Open Standard Challenges Circle With Yield-Sharing Stablecoin

July 15, 2026
The upcoming launch of Open Standard’s Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin could pose an “existential threat” to Circle’s USDC, but it depends on how things play out, a CoinShares analyst said...

Cyclops Raises $20 Million to Scale Stablecoin Platform for Payments Firms

July 15, 2026
Cyclops raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its stablecoin rails for the payments industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...