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Shinhan Card partners with Solana Foundation to pilot stablecoin payment system on Solana blockchain, targeting real-world consumer transactions in 2026 testnet PoC. wublockchain.xyz/news/news-18940

PayPal announces major restructuring into 3 core segments by April 2026, elevating crypto to standalone unit alongside traditional payments and Venmo services. weex.com/news/detail/pa…

Despite explosive B2B growth, stablecoins represent just 0.02% of global $35T payments market. Supply reached $300B from $30B in 2020, accelerated by July 2025 GENIUS Act regulatory framework. Meanwhile, ICE completes $600M investment in Polymarket at $8B valuation, targeting institutional data feeds beyond prediction markets.

GSR Weekly reveals B2B stablecoin payments hit $226B annually (733% YoY growth) while Tether engages KPMG for first Big Four audit of $184B USDT reserves. gsr.io/insights/gsr-w…

Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and Philippines via Solana/Polygon networks, marking strategic re-entry into crypto payments. wublockchain.xyz/news/news-18931

Crypto POS terminals gain traction in 2026 as WalletConnect-Ingenico partnership enables in-store crypto payments without merchants holding digital assets directly. financefeeds.com/bringing-crypt…

MoonPay acquires Israeli crypto security startup Sodot for $100M in all-stock deal, launching MoonPay Institutional to serve traditional financial institutions. wublockchain.xyz/news/news-18926

Argentina's Belo raises $14M Series A led by Tether to expand stablecoin wallet across Latin America. Platform serves 3M users with dual fiat-USDT functionality. coindesk.com/business/2026/…

Mastercard launches AI-powered Agent Pay and crypto spending via KuCoin partnership, enabling USDC-to-fiat transactions in Australia with embedded fraud controls. finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto…

Japan launches first crypto credit card: EPOS CRYPTO Card lets users pay bills directly with Bitcoin via bitbank exchange partnership, earning 0.5% crypto cashback. fxleaders.com/news/2026/04/2…

39% of U.S. businesses now accept crypto payments in 2026, driven by 75% lower fees (0.23% vs 2.35-5%) and zero chargebacks, saving merchants billions in costs. v13.net/2026/04/why-bu…

Japan's Bitbank launches crypto-linked credit card enabling users to pay bills directly in bitcoin, targeting Japan's progressive crypto regulatory environment. theblock.co/post/399102/ja…

Platform treats stablecoins as local payment methods within existing infrastructure, targeting Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America. Stablecoins now process $27.6T annually, offering 60% cheaper cross-border payments with instant settlement versus traditional banking rails.

dLocal launches Stablecoin Full across 44 emerging markets, letting merchants accept and send stablecoin payments through one API—no crypto expertise required. crypto.news/dlocal-launche…

Platform processes 250+ card types via Tokheim OASE gateway, supports contactless payments, and holds PCI PTS 6.x SRED certification. Addresses shift to self-service with 49% of Europeans using self-checkouts and 66% preferring pay-at-pump transactions.

Dover Fueling Solutions launches DFS Crypto NOVA, unifying crypto payments across fuel pumps, POS systems, and EV charging stations throughout EMEA markets. biztoday.news/2026/04/27/dov…

CEO Devin McGranahan's strategy includes Digital Asset Network linking crypto wallets to WU's retail network, plus USD Stable Card launching later this year. Initiative leverages Solana's high throughput for global remittance volumes, bridging traditional finance with blockchain efficiency.

Western Union launches Solana-based USD stablecoin USDPT next month as SWIFT alternative, targeting cross-border settlements across 200+ countries. wublockchain.xyz/news/news-18886

Program demonstrated to Kazakhstan's President as part of shift from crypto mining to regulated digital economy hub. Alatau offers special tax regimes for crypto users, positioning as future Eurasian cryptocurrency center with government backing.

Kazakhstan launches crypto payment pilot in Alatau city with Binance, enabling Bitcoin purchases for goods and real estate with instant tenge conversion. cryptonews.net/news/market/32…