Stablecoin News: Conduit, Braza Group Debut Stablecoin FX for Payments in Brazil
Conduit partners with Braza Group to launch stablecoin FX swaps in Brazil, enabling real-time conversions between Brazilian real and foreign currencies using stablecoins for faster cross-border payments.
BlackRock targets to become world’s largest crypto asset manager by 2030
BlackRock aims to dominate crypto asset management by 2030, targeting $50B AUM. Its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs lead their categories, with plans for global expansion in Europe and Canada.
Nasdaq-listed Mercurity Fintech to raise $800M for Bitcoin treasury
Nasdaq-listed Mercurity Fintech plans to raise $800M for a Bitcoin treasury, becoming the 11th-largest corporate BTC holder, integrating blockchain-native custody and staking services.
PayPal’s PYUSD on Stellar Could Push New Crypto to the Moon
PayPal expands its PYUSD stablecoin to Stellar blockchain, enhancing fast, global payments. New PayFi tool enables small business loans in PYUSD. Emerging tokens like $BEST and $SUBBD leverage this shift for utility and growth.
Ripple Labs Reveals Plan for $700 Million Share Buyback – Coinspeaker
Ripple Labs announces a $700 million share buyback at $175 per share, reflecting strong financial health and growth ambitions. The move hints at a potential IPO but remains uncertain.
Bitcoin’s High Euphoria Spurs UK Company’s $4.7 Million Buy
UK companies are increasingly investing in Bitcoin, with The Smarter Web Company adding 45.32 BTC to its holdings and Bluebird Mining Ventures converting gold revenue into BTC. IG Group now offers retail crypto trading.
‘A Business Necessity’: India’s AI Market Set to Triple, Hit $17 Billion by 2027, Says BCG – Decrypt
India’s AI market is projected to triple to $17 billion by 2027, driven by enterprise adoption, digital infrastructure, and a growing talent pool. The BCG report highlights AI’s transformative impact across sectors.
SpacePay Lets You Pay with Crypto Using Over 325 Wallets – No Extra Apps Needed
SpacePay enables crypto payments at regular stores using existing wallets and POS systems, supporting 325+ wallets with 0.5% fees and instant fiat conversion for merchants.
XRP Ledger’s vision – Can it handle 14% of SWIFT payments by 2030?
Ripple’s CEO targets 14% of SWIFT’s $1.25 quadrillion annual flows by 2030 via XRP Ledger, despite a 94% drop in network activity in 2025. Whale interest and partnerships persist amid price volatility.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees XRP capturing 14% of SWIFT’s market in five years
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts XRP could capture 14% of SWIFT’s market in five years, leveraging its on-demand liquidity for cross-border payments despite recent price declines.
