As blockchain reshapes the future of money movement, stablecoins — digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies — are becoming the next major arena for innovation and competition. FinTech titans and traditional payment networks are no longer just experimenting with crypto; they’re building orchestration layers that will determine who controls the next generation of global settlement … Read more
Mastercard is reportedly close to acquiring Zerohash, a startup specializing in crypto and stablecoin infrastructure, in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. As of October 29, 2025, the two companies are in late-stage negotiations. While the deal is not finalized, it signals Mastercard’s growing interest in expanding its presence in the rapidly … Read more
Juspay, a global leader in payment infrastructure technology, has announced a major step toward streamlining digital payments in Latin America. The company has integrated Mastercard’s Click to Pay service into its platform, making Juspay one of the first technology providers in Brazil to offer the feature. The integration allows millions of Mastercard holders in Brazil … Read more
Stablecoin transactions in the U.S. have reached record highs following the passage of the GENIUS Act, a landmark law that formally regulates stablecoin issuers. According to new data from Artemis Analytics, payment volume using stablecoins surged to $10 billion in August 2025, up from $6 billion in February — a 70% increase in just six … Read more
When Goldman Sachs announced on Oct. 14 that it is reorganizing operations around artificial intelligence (AI), CFOs and finance leaders took notice. The investment bank’s decision reflects a growing trend across the financial sector: AI is no longer experimental — it’s becoming the operating backbone for forecasting, risk management, and working capital optimization. “Finance teams … Read more