Polygon’s POL token surged sharply after the blockchain’s core developer unveiled a new stablecoin-focused payments framework aimed at expanding on-chain financial activity. The token rose about 13 percent over a 24 hour period following the announcement, extending gains to more than 30 percent over the past week as investor sentiment improved across the broader crypto […]
Stablecoin payment infrastructure provider Rain has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round that values the company at $1.95 billion, highlighting accelerating institutional demand for blockchain-based payment rails tied to the U.S. dollar. The round was led by ICONIQ and drew participation from a broad group of venture firms spanning fintech and crypto […]
Stablecoin transaction activity surged to a record $33 trillion in 2025, underscoring how dollar-linked digital tokens are becoming a core layer of global financial flows. The sharp rise reflects growing use of stablecoins for payments, trading settlement and cross-border transfers as regulatory conditions in the United States turned more accommodating toward crypto-linked finance. Data compiled […]
Stablecoin infrastructure provider Rain has secured $250 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $1.95 billion and reinforcing investor appetite for companies building payment rails tied to digital dollars. The latest capital raise was led by ICONIQ and follows a period of rapid expansion across enterprise-focused crypto payments. The company specializes in enabling businesses […]
The start of 2026 is reshaping how financial advisors view digital assets, as crypto moves from optional exposure to a core consideration in portfolio strategy. The debate has shifted away from whether digital assets belong in client portfolios and toward the risks of remaining underexposed. Banks, asset managers, and payment networks are increasingly integrating blockchain […]
China is sharpening its digital currency strategy at a time when US policymakers remain divided over the future of stablecoins, raising fresh questions about global leadership in digital payments. The decision to allow interest on balances held in the digital yuan marks a shift from experimentation toward active competition with private payment systems and foreign […]
Illicit activity across crypto networks reached a new peak in 2025, signaling a shift in how digital assets are being used outside legitimate markets. Total funds received by illicit addresses climbed sharply over the year, reflecting a transformation in both scale and sophistication. What once centered on individual cybercriminals has evolved into coordinated operations that […]
Polygon Labs is accelerating its push into payment infrastructure with the rollout of a new framework designed to simplify how stablecoins move across borders. The initiative reflects a broader shift within crypto markets, where attention is moving away from speculative applications and toward practical financial plumbing. Stablecoins are increasingly being used for settlement, treasury management, […]
A crypto venture tied to members of the Trump family is moving deeper into the regulated financial system as it seeks approval to form a national trust bank focused on stablecoin operations. The application marks a notable step in the ongoing convergence between digital assets and traditional banking oversight in the United States. The proposed […]
Stablecoin activity reached a new milestone in 2025 as transaction volumes surged to record levels, underscoring how digital dollars are becoming embedded in global money flows. The sharp rise reflects a year where policy signals, institutional comfort, and practical use cases aligned more clearly than in previous cycles. Stablecoins are increasingly being used not only […]
