Global payments company Stripe says stablecoins are proving resilient even as broader crypto markets face volatility. In its latest annual letter, the firm revealed that Bridge, the stablecoin platform it acquired in 2024, recorded more than a fourfold increase in transaction volume during 2025. The surge comes at a time when digital asset prices have […]
As artificial intelligence continues to dominate venture capital flows and global headlines, some voices within the digital asset sector have begun questioning whether crypto has lost momentum to the AI boom. But according to Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at venture firm Dragonfly, that narrative misunderstands the fundamentals of both industries. Speaking at NEARCON 2026, Qureshi […]
A growing number of millennials and Gen Z consumers are moving beyond traditional payment methods and incorporating cryptocurrencies into everyday spending, reflecting a broader generational shift in how money is viewed and managed. Kayla Trivieri, a 30 year old product lead at a blockchain company in New York, represents this emerging trend. While her purchases […]
As bitcoin navigates another period of price weakness, attention across the crypto sector is shifting toward infrastructure driven innovation rather than speculative rallies. Stablecoins and decentralized finance vaults are emerging as two of the most influential forces reshaping how investors approach digital assets during market slowdowns. Stablecoins have moved well beyond their early role as […]
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, delivered a sharp critique of cryptocurrencies this week, calling the sector “utterly useless” and casting doubt on the real world advantages of stablecoins compared with existing payment systems. Speaking at the 2026 Midwest Economic Outlook Summit in Fargo, North Dakota, Kashkari contrasted the rapid integration […]
A newly released Web 4.0 manifesto is drawing attention across the digital asset industry by outlining a future where autonomous artificial intelligence agents transact, earn, and manage assets on blockchain networks without direct human control. The concept, introduced by entrepreneur and technologist Sigil Wen, describes an evolution beyond user driven Web3 applications toward a machine […]
Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure company owned by payments giant Stripe, has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank. The preliminary authorization marks a significant step toward bringing stablecoin issuance and reserve management under direct federal supervision. If finalized, the charter would allow Bridge […]
Silicon Valley Bank believes 2026 will be remembered as the year digital assets move decisively from experimentation to integration within mainstream finance. After a period defined by volatility and rebuilding, the focus is now shifting toward infrastructure, with stablecoins, tokenized assets and AI driven applications embedding themselves into core financial systems. Anthony Vassallo, senior vice […]
Stablecoins are increasingly being viewed as blockchain’s first true mainstream success, evolving from trading instruments into core financial infrastructure. What began as a tool to hedge volatility in crypto markets has become a foundational layer for payments, remittances and treasury operations across borders. As adoption grows, the conversation is shifting from whether stablecoins matter to […]
A ruble pegged stablecoin issuer operating under the shadow of United States sanctions is accelerating its global ambitions, positioning itself as a cross border payments rail for trade connected to Russia. Oleg Ogienko, the public representative of A7A5 and its director for regulatory and overseas affairs, says the company operates within the law of its […]
