Santander’s Openbank digital platform now offers cryptocurrency trading to German customers with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and three other tokens available. The service will expand to Spain in coming weeks as major European banks accelerate crypto adoption under MiCA regulations.
Mastercard’s collaboration with Chainlink creates a seamless pathway for 3 billion cardholders to purchase cryptocurrency directly onchain through a non-custodial Web3 platform. This partnership represents a major breakthrough in mainstream crypto accessibility by eliminating traditional barriers between traditional finance and digital assets.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the company is studying stablecoins as a payment solution to reduce cross-border transaction costs and streamline operations across its global platform. The ride-sharing giant joins other major corporations exploring digital currency adoption amid improving regulatory clarity.
Kazakhstan’s National Bank has launched a pilot program for cryptocurrency-linked payment cards that convert digital assets to fiat at transaction time. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues trading sideways below $104,000 despite positive geopolitical developments and Circle’s successful IPO.
Pi Coin is transitioning from a speculative phone-mined token to a practical cryptocurrency with growing adoption in retail, real estate, and fintech sectors across South Korea and the United States.
Stablecoins are transforming e-commerce by offering faster, more secure, and cost-effective payment solutions, with Singapore’s recent $1 billion stablecoin payment milestone highlighting their growing adoption.
Despite the SEC’s ongoing legal battle with Ripple, XRP continues to gain adoption among BRICS nations and Japan. The cryptocurrency’s utility as a bridge asset remains attractive to global financial institutions.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission accepts a crypto license application from Hong Kong Digital Asset Xchange past the official deadline, signaling flexibility in its approach to become a global crypto hub.
Argentina’s Ministry of Education partners with ETH Kipu to introduce Ethereum and blockchain technology in Buenos Aires high schools, offering courses and internships to students.
The Philippines has partnered with Tether to allow citizens to pay Social Security System (SSS) contributions using USDT stablecoin, marking a significant step in cryptocurrency adoption for government services.
