Visa launched a pilot allowing US marketplaces to pay freelancers and creators in stablecoins such as USDC. It aims to make cross-border payments faster and more direct through instant transfers to crypto wallets.
WeatherlySingapore merchants can now accept stablecoin payments through HitPay and Triple-A. Payments are instantly converted to fiat, letting businesses receive funds quickly and securely.
WeatherlyStripe has launched a new feature allowing US businesses to accept recurring payments in stablecoins like USDC, USDP, and USDG across multiple blockchains. The system uses smart contracts for easier payments, supports over 400 wallets, and lets companies receive fiat settlements while managing subscriptions from their Stripe dashboard.
AnaisCircle has no immediate plans to launch a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin and is focusing on growing its USDC and EURC tokens. The company remains open to partnerships with local firms and is exploring multi-currency stablecoin opportunities.
WeatherlyOKX Singapore has launched OKX Pay, letting users pay with USDC and USDT at GrabPay merchants, with stablecoins instantly converted to Singapore dollars. The service aims to make digital currencies usable for everyday transactions and plans to expand to more merchants and stablecoins in the future.
AnaisA former South Korean lawmaker urged the government to push won-pegged stablecoins onto global exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. He warned that limiting them to local platforms would block demand and called for companies like Samsung to play a role.
WeatherlyBasedApp will stop its Visa debit card services in Singapore on 15 November 2025 and users must withdraw funds by 30 November or have them converted to USDC. The company is shifting its focus to self-custodial wallets and international expansion, stepping back from regulated financial services in Singapore.
WeatherlyMastercard will let banks and merchants in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa settle payments using Circle’s USDC and EURC stablecoins. The move aims to speed up cross-border transfers and cut costs for trade and remittances in the region.
AnaisJapan is set to approve its first yen-backed stablecoin this autumn, led by fintech firm JPYC. The token will be tied one-to-one with the yen and supported by bank deposits and government bonds.
WeatherlyBitcoin has dropped to $78,500, a four-month low, while Ethereum hits its weakest level since November 2023. Some predict BTC could fall to $70,000, while others see rising M2 liquidity as a recovery signal. With macroeconomic headwinds and no clear bullish catalysts, is Bitcoin bottoming out or headed for further losses?
CatherineOn 10 March, X suffered multiple outages, with users unable to access the platform. Elon Musk confirmed a coordinated cyberattack, while server issues continue to cause disruptions. The X team is working to identify the attackers and resolve the situation.
KikyoThe SGX plans to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures in H2 2025, pending regulatory approval. Available only to institutional and professional investors, SGX aims to provide a regulated alternative to offshore crypto exchanges like Binance and OKX, offering a more secure trading option for large-scale investors.
CatherineA newly launched autonomous AI agent platform asserts its dominance over Deep Research in benchmark performance. However, sceptics remain unconvinced, questioning the platform’s credibility and the validity of its claims.
KikyoMany rely on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support, but as AI mimics human emotions, concerns about bias and distorted perceptions grow.
CatherineTrump has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to Ontario’s 25% electricity surcharge and is considering a National Emergency on Electricity. With auto tariffs looming on 2 April and talk of annexing Canada, geopolitical tensions are escalating. Is this ridiculous trade war spiraling out of control?
CatherineCointelegraph expands into gaming with Gaming.News, a platform for gamers, fans, and industry professionals, offering updates, reviews, and insights on video games, hardware, esports, and mobile gaming.
KikyoSenator Cynthia Lummis has reintroduced the BITCOIN Act in the 119th Congress, unveiling revisions to the groundbreaking bill alongside new co-sponsors.
CatherineTrump’s return has fuelled a pardon frenzy, with figures like Sam Bankman-Fried claiming victimhood and Ekim Alptekin offering Biden-related intel for clemency. Is this justice or a competition of influence?
KikyoFormer Meta employees and executives claim the company's no-rehire list unfairly targets skilled veterans for trivial reasons, making return nearly impossible. Meta, however, denies these allegations, stating the list is not influenced by personal grudges or arbitrary decisions.
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