Payments

According to Bloomberg, the UK gambling regulator is considering allowing cryptocurrency payments. Accordingly, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is considering accepting cryptocurrencies …

In brief Barclays has requested information from technology providers regarding a potential push into blockchain, according to Bloomberg. The banking giant is …

Stripe, which processed $1.9 trillion in transactions last year and was recently valued at $159 billion, is considering an acquisition of all …

Bloomberg reported that Stripe — which has growing stablecoin and blockchain ambitions — is exploring a deal for the embattled fintech. www.coindesk.com

Sony Bank is developing a USD-pegged stablecoin as part of a broader initiative to streamline digital payments across gaming, anime, and entertainment …

In brief Fintech trade groups back a proposal for limited Fed payment access for non-bank firms. Banks warn the plan could raise …

Autonomous AI agents are beginning to participate directly in economic activity. They pay for compute, negotiate API access, purchase data, and compensate …

If continuous M2M payments are the new electricity, then blockchains must be seen as the new power grid, Huang contends. www.coindesk.com

Stablecoins are often marketed as instant, borderless money. In practice, that speed is the final output of a deep and carefully layered …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – In a significant move toward mainstream digital currency adoption, the Russian government announced plans this week to integrate its …