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Circle Foundation has awarded a grant to enhance digital financial solutions within the UN system, aiming to improve humanitarian payments through blockchain technology, increasing efficiency and transparency while reducing costs in fund distribution.

Steak 'n Shake has invested $10 million in Bitcoin and launched a BTC bonus program for employees, reflecting the growing trend of cryptocurrency adoption in the restaurant industry and appealing to younger workers.

In 2025, Iran's Central Bank acquired over $507 million in USDT to stabilize its economy and bypass sanctions amid a depreciating rial. The move included transactions at Nobitex, but transparency issues arose after hacks and wallet freezes.

Bhutan will establish a validator node on the Sei blockchain in partnership with the Sei Development Foundation and Druk Holding and Investments. The project, set to launch in Q1 2026, aims to boost the country's digital transformation and blockchain competencies.

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Original Title: Stablecoins and Instant Settlement Shape Future of Payment System
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In 2026, the payments industry is entering a phase of deep transformation, driven

Revolut has applied for a banking license in Peru to expand its services in Latin America, targeting the remittance and cross-border payments market. CEO Julien Labrot aims to enhance financial access and competition against traditional banks.

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Original Title: New Law on Banks and Digital Financial Assets Approved in Kazakhstan
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The President of Kazakhstan signed a new law introducing regulation of digital financial assets, including stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, formalizing the status of the digit

Bermuda plans to transform its economy by adopting blockchain infrastructure with support from Circle. The initiative aims to enhance financial operations, increase digital asset use, and improve local business opportunities through USDC and digital literacy programs.

The NYSE is launching a digital platform for trading tokenized assets, offering 24/7 operations, instant settlement, and fractional ownership. This initiative, part of the ICE group, aims to enhance market efficiency and accessibility through blockchain technology while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Newrez will allow cryptocurrency to be included in U.S. mortgage applications starting February 2026, enabling borrowers to use digital assets for asset verification without liquidation, increasing access for crypto holders, especially among Gen Z and millennials.

Moldova plans to introduce cryptocurrency legislation in 2026, allowing citizens to own and trade digital assets. The law will define market participants and rules for converting cryptocurrencies to fiat. However, crypto payments won't be allowed, and taxes will apply to transaction income.

Project mBridge's transaction volume exceeded $55 billion, with a 2,300% increase since the pilot phase. Central banks from China, Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE, and Saudi Arabia drove this growth, with the digital yuan dominating settlements.

Interactive Brokers now allows clients to fund accounts with stablecoins like USDC, enhancing trading accessibility on global markets. This initiative facilitates faster, cost-effective transactions without fees, addressing cross-border transfer limitations.

Lemon has launched Argentina’s first Bitcoin-backed credit card to provide financing in pesos for users without credit history. Users must collateralize 0.01 BTC to access credit, and the card offers BTC cashback while simplifying credit access and avoiding traditional banking.

State Street launched the Digital Asset Platform, bridging traditional finance and digital assets. It serves institutional clients by allowing the issuance and management of tokenized products, enhancing security and compliance in the financial system.

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Original Title: Stablecoins Are Becoming Core Infrastructure of Internet Financial System
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The global financial system is entering a phase of restructuring. Capital markets and the digital economy are transitioning to native internet infrastructure, a process

BVNK partners with Visa to enhance the Visa Direct platform by integrating stablecoin payments for corporate clients. This initiative aims to improve cross-border settlements, speed up payouts, and facilitate transfers directly to digital asset wallets.

Ripple has secured preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg's CSSF, enhancing its regulatory standing in Europe and expanding payment infrastructure access for EU financial institutions.

CryptoProcessing has launched a feature that simplifies crypto invoice payments by automatically pre-filling details for Trust Wallet and MetaMask users, enhancing transaction efficiency and reducing manual entry errors.