Brazilian Stock Exchange to Launch Tokenization Platform and Stablecoin

Brazilian stock exchange B3 announced a move deepening its ties to digital assets through the launch of a tokenization platform and stablecoin for settlements, starting in 2026. In a Tuesday notice to investors, B3’s vice president of products and clients, Luiz Masagão, said the exchange plans to launch a tokenization platform for traditional assets, starting with stock market offerings. He added that B3 would also issue its own stablecoin as “a tool to enable trading in tokens.” “The great value of having this tokenization platform connected to the traditional ecosystem…

Circle Partners Intuit to Bring Stablecoin Services to Credit Karma, Turbotax, Quickbooks

Key Notes Partnership aims to transform refunds, remittances, savings and payments using blockchain infrastructure instead of traditional systems. Intuit shares climbed over two percent following the announcement, reflecting positive investor sentiment toward crypto integration. Circle strengthens its market position as second-largest stablecoin provider through this strategic alliance with major fintech company. Financial services firm Intuit recently announced that it has entered a multi-year, strategic partnership with stablecoin provider Circle. Under the terms of the agreement, Intuit will leverage Circle’s USDC token and stablecoin infrastructure throughout its platform, which includes products…

Stablecoin Monthly Adjusted Volume Surpasses Visa and PayPal

Key Notes Stablecoin monthly transaction volume reached $1.5 trillion by October 2025. Total stablecoin supply has grown to more than $304 billion this year. Regulatory clarity in the US is accelerating adoption. Stablecoins are now processing more adjusted volume each month than major payment networks such as Visa and PayPal, according to Delphi Digital. The firm described stablecoins as “the most important infrastructure story in crypto” due to rapid growth in usage and supply. Notably, by October, monthly adjusted stablecoin transaction volume climbed to $1.5 trillion. For comparison, Visa and…

Bitcoin bulls test B3’s tokenized RWA and stablecoin bet

Brazil’s B3 plans RWA tokenization, a BRL stablecoin and Bitcoin, ETH, SOL options to link digital assets with the country’s stock market infrastructure. Summary B3 will launch a tokenization platform for real-world assets, starting with tokenized equities integrated into its existing exchange infrastructure.​ The exchange plans a real-pegged stablecoin for on-chain clearing and settlement, alongside proposed weekly BTC, ETH, and SOL options pending CVM approval.​ The move follows Brazil’s narrowed Drex pilot, positioning B3’s blockchain rails as an extension of the traditional market rather than a separate crypto venue. Brazil’s…

How YouTube’s Stablecoin Payouts Change How Creators Get Paid

Key takeaways YouTube isn’t changing how creators earn — only how they get paid. The stablecoin payout runs through PayPal’s existing payout infrastructure, with PayPal converting dollars into PYUSD. The feature positions PYUSD as a digital dollar for settlement and fund transfers. Creators may gain faster access and alternative treasury options, but they must also consider fees and the complexity of tax reporting. In mid-December 2025, YouTube added a new option to its monetization toolkit: Eligible US creators can now choose to receive payouts in PayPal’s US dollar stablecoin, PayPal…

Exodus And MoonPay Launch New Stablecoin For Everyday Use

Digital asset platform Exodus has partnered with MoonPay to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin for everyday payments. The Exodus Movement, which is also behind a popular crypto wallet, announced on Tuesday that its fully reserved dollar stablecoin is planned for launch in early 2026. The stablecoin will be issued and managed by MoonPay, a leading crypto payments platform and fiat on-ramp. The stablecoin will be developed using M0, a stablecoin infrastructure platform that allows companies to build, issue and manage their own custom stablecoins. The new stablecoin, which has not…

Tether Invests in Bitcoin Lightning and Stablecoin Startup Speed1

Stablecoin giant Tether has led an $8 million investment round in Bitcoin startup Speed to support its mission in enabling more enterprise stablecoin payments on the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network. “Speed’s architecture demonstrates how Lightning and stablecoins can operate together to move money at high scale with low fees, strong compliance, and global reach,” Tether said in a statement on Tuesday. “Speed’s execution and adoption signal that Bitcoin-rooted networks are ready for mainstream commerce,” Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino added. Source: Tether The Bitcoin ecosystem-focused Ego Death Capital also contributed to…

RedotPay Raises $107M to Drive Stablecoin Adoption, Expand Card Services

Key Notes The funding round was led by Goodwater Capital with backing from major crypto investors including Pantera and Circle Ventures. RedotPay achieved unicorn status at $1 billion valuation during its April 2025 funding round after raising $40 million in 2023. Stablecoin market capitalization has surged to $310 billion in 2025, surpassing Coca-Cola’s market cap with 50.95% growth year-to-date. RedotPay recently announced the successful closing of $107 million Series B fundraise led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital, Circle Ventures, and previous investors. The Hong Kong-based…

Tether Heads $8M Funding for Speed to Boost Lightning Stablecoin Payments

Key Notes Tether and ego death capital invested $8M in Speed1, which serves 1.2 million users with Lightning and stablecoin payment rails. Speed processes over $1.5 billion in annual volume, offering instant BTC and USDT settlement for merchants and consumers globally. The investment extends Tether’s strategy to embed USDT in Bitcoin infrastructure alongside recent deals with Zengo, Fizen, and Ledn. Tether has led an $8 million strategic investment in Speed1, Inc., aiming to scale Lightning-native, stablecoin-powered payments for global commerce. The move deepens Tether’s push into Bitcoin BTC $87 389…

Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement in US

Key Notes Visa now permits payment settlement with Circle’s USDC stablecoin in the US. As a result, issuers may enjoy faster funds movement over public blockchains. The Visa move comes barely 24 hours after the firm launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice. Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16.…