Meta2026-07-24 05:00:16Meta Plans Another Dollar Stablecoin Launch in 2026, Partners with Third Party to Sidestep Regulatory RisksMeta is set to launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin by mid-2026, working with an external vendor to integrate it into its ecosystem. Stripe, whose CEO sits on Meta's board, is the leading candidate. This marks Meta's second attempt after scrapping Libra in 2022.780
Switzerland2026-07-24 01:20:16Swiss Banks Launch Live CHF Stablecoin Trial to Build Digital Payment EcosystemA consortium including UBS, PostFinance, and Sygnum starts a regulated sandbox test of a Swiss franc-backed stablecoin, aiming to reduce dollar-based token reliance and develop blockchain payment infrastructure through 2026.1870
Costco2026-07-23 22:45:15Taichung Costco Tops Global Profit Rankings as Executives Say Six Stores Could WorkCostco’s Taichung Nantun store has ranked as the company’s most profitable location for years. Executives now say Taichung’s population growth could support as many as six stores.430
RE.X2026-07-23 17:05:15RE.X Shuts Down After Nine Years, Freezing User Balances During LiquidationRE.X has ceased operations and entered liquidation, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to withdraw balances. The company said fundraising plans were hit and claims can be filed until March 15, 2026.480
Ripple2026-07-23 09:40:14Ripple Opens New Regional Headquarters in Dubai DIFC as Middle East Demand GrowsRipple has opened a new regional headquarters in Dubai’s DIFC, deepening its Middle East and Africa presence as regulated demand for blockchain-based payments and custody services continues to rise.570
PayPal2026-07-23 09:30:15PayPal Not in Acquisition Talks With Stripe, Stock Rally Fades as Fundamentals LoomThe Economic Times reports PayPal has not entered any acquisition talks with Stripe, cooling the merger speculation and sending PYPL shares lower. The company still faces competitive pressure from Apple Pay and Google Pay, along with slowing transaction growth.530
Mastercard2026-07-23 09:30:15Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Partnerships to Defend Its Role in Digital PaymentsMastercard is consolidating its crypto compliance, card, and tokenization efforts into a unified framework aimed at keeping stablecoin and tokenized deposit flows on its payment rails.490
Japan banks2026-07-23 07:05:14Japan’s Top Three Banks Prepare Joint Stablecoin Targeting Launch by MarchMUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho are forming a council to prepare a joint stablecoin project. Japan’s regulators and ruling party have already signaled support, while yen-backed stablecoins remain a very small part of the global market.560
