Report: Payments Giants Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe Back Stablecoin Platform for Faster Payments
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-06-03 16:01
Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are reportedly backing a new shared stablecoin platform aimed at faster, cheaper cross-border settlement, according to a ...
Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are reportedly backing a new shared stablecoin platform aimed at faster, cheaper cross-border settlement, according to a Coindesk report published Wednesday by reporter Ian Allison, citing three people familiar with the plans. Payments Giants Eye Shared Stablecoin Infrastructure The platform, which has not been officially announced and carries no confirmed name, […]
160 Officials Tell Senate to Pass CLARITY Act as Floor Talks Resume
DeFiThe Defiant Explainers2026-06-03 16:01
A Blockchain Association letter signed by ex-CIA, DOJ, Treasury, FBI, IRS-CI, Secret Service and military officials lands on Thune and Schumer the sam...
A Blockchain Association letter signed by ex-CIA, DOJ, Treasury, FBI, IRS-CI, Secret Service and military officials lands on Thune and Schumer the same day the Senate restarts crypto market-structure negotiations.
Mastercard Opens Card-Settlement Network on Eight Blockchains, Adding Weekend and Holiday Cycles
DeFiThe Defiant Explainers2026-06-03 16:01
Issuers and acquirers can now clear card transactions in regulated stablecoins on Arbitrum, Base, Canton, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Tempo and XRPL, w...
Issuers and acquirers can now clear card transactions in regulated stablecoins on Arbitrum, Base, Canton, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Tempo and XRPL, with ARQ, CBW Bank, Cross River, Lead Bank and Nuvei lined up as the first adopters in the US and Latin America.
Reserve Bank of India denies media report of $12B gold sale, calls claims baseless
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-06-03 16:00
RBI's gold reserve strategy underscores a commitment to economic stability, signaling a preference for safeguarding assets amid currency volatility.
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RBI's gold reserve strategy underscores a commitment to economic stability, signaling a preference for safeguarding assets amid currency volatility.
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Increased scrutiny on private credit valuations may lead to stricter regulations, impacting investor confidence and reshaping market practices.
The po...
Increased scrutiny on private credit valuations may lead to stricter regulations, impacting investor confidence and reshaping market practices.
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Bitcoin price falls to $66K as market sentiment turns cautious
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-06-03 16:00
Cautious sentiment and elevated risk in Bitcoin markets may hinder price recovery, influenced by regulatory and macroeconomic pressures.
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Cautious sentiment and elevated risk in Bitcoin markets may hinder price recovery, influenced by regulatory and macroeconomic pressures.
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Kraken Unlocks US-Listed IPO Access for Retail Crypto Users Across 100+ Countries
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-06-03 15:40
Kraken’s parent company Payward is opening U.S.-listed initial public offering (IPO) allocations at the offering price to retail investors around the ...
Kraken’s parent company Payward is opening U.S.-listed initial public offering (IPO) allocations at the offering price to retail investors around the world through its xStocks tokenized equities framework. The announcement, made on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, positions xStocks as the first crypto-native infrastructure to give everyday investors access to a corner of capital markets that […]
Revolut plans US bank with FDIC insured accounts, stablecoins, and crypto trading
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-06-03 15:40
Revolut plans a US bank with FDIC insured accounts, stablecoins, multi currency deposits, stock trading, and crypto access.
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Revolut plans a US bank with FDIC insured accounts, stablecoins, multi currency deposits, stock trading, and crypto access.
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Zcash's swift bug resolution highlights the importance of robust security protocols, reinforcing trust and stability in privacy-focused cryptocurrenci...
Zcash's swift bug resolution highlights the importance of robust security protocols, reinforcing trust and stability in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.
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