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Episode 283 - Banking on Stablecoins, with Scott Southall and Will Artingstall, Citi

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan and Ashley Lannquist welcome Scott Southall, Head of BaaS, and Will Artingstall, Head of Digital Assets Payments and e-Commerce at Citi, to dig into what recent stablecoin regulatory changes mean for the future of banking, how U.S. institutions are mobilizing behind digital dollars, why clients are asking about new forms of money, and what’s next as stablecoins potentially go mainstream in the American financial system.

Global

Norway Pauses CBDC Plans as Norges Bank Says No Immediate Need for Digital Krone

TradingView

“Norway has officially decided that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) isn’t an immediate necessity, despite years of dedicated research and global momentum around digital currencies. In a fresh update, Norges Bank said the current payment system still works efficiently for consumers, banks, and merchants, meaning there’s no urgent push to introduce a digital krone […]

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Episode 282 - Why You Need a Stablecoin Strategy, with Ran Goldi, Fireblocks

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan welcomes back Ran ‘Goldi' Goldshtein, Senior VP of Payments and Networks at Fireblocks to provide his perspective on the evolution of the digital currency space. Tune in as they break down a stablecoin transaction, discuss the current state and adoption of blockchain technology, and review various use cases for stablecoins. They define terms like TradFi, Defi, and smart contracts, and explore the impact of tokenized deposits and AI on the digital currency landscape.

Industry

Game-Changing Euro Stablecoin: 10 Major Banks Launch Qivalis to Challenge US Dominance

CryptoRank

“Imagine a digital payments landscape not dominated by the US dollar. That future just got closer. In a bold move, a consortium of ten European banking giants, including UniCredit, ING, and BNP Paribas, has announced a joint venture named Qivalis. Their mission? To launch a regulated, euro-based stablecoin by late 2026. This initiative represents a […]

Industry

CBDC Rollout Slows as Countries Hit Pause, Reevaluate Risks

Crypto News

“The rollout of CBDCs has hit a series of roadblocks in 2025, as several countries press pause or slow their efforts to introduce state-backed digital currencies. The South African Reserve Bank has published a position paper on the viability of a retail CBDC and concluded that these plans could be sidelined for now as it […]

Industry

Stablecoin Boom Forces Basel Committee to Rethink Punishing Bank Rules

Crypto News

“The explosive rise of stablecoins has triggered pressure from U.S. banks and regulators on the Basel Committee to reconsider its stringent capital requirements for crypto assets. Despite being marketed as lower-risk digital currencies, stablecoins remain subject to the same harsh regulatory treatment as volatile cryptocurrencies under current Basel rules. The existing regulations mandate that banks […]

Tech

Citi Completes Landmark Fiat-to-Digital Currency Payment Settlement Workflow Trial with Swift

PR Newswire

“Citi and Swift today announced a landmark trial that proves the feasibility of settling payments between fiat and digital currencies, in a Payment-versus-Payment (PvP) workflow. The trial demonstrates a powerful hybrid model for interoperability between traditional financial systems and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) networks.”

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Industry

Stablecoins Surpass Bitcoin as Go‑To Cryptocurrency for Illicit Transactions

Bitget

“While stablecoins aim to keep their value steady by being tied to fiat currencies, their expanding presence in digital finance has made them central to the movement of funds within blockchain networks. They play a vital role in decentralized finance (DeFi), aid cross-border payments, and help sustain liquidity. Yet, as their circulation widens, these same […]

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Episode 278 - From Prefunding to Flow: Rethinking Global Settlement, with Mouloukou Sanoh, MANSA

In this episode, Yvette Bohanan and Ashley Lannquist welcome Mouloukou Sanoh, CEO and Co-Founder of MANSA, to explore liquidity challenges in cross-border payments, the transformative potential of stablecoins in emerging markets, and the strategic role of fintechs and banks in evolving global payment infrastructures.

Industry

Bealls Inc. Partners With Flexa to Offer Digital Currency Payment Options at Its Stores Nationwide

Flexa

“Bealls Inc. , a privately held retail corporation operating more than 660 stores across the United States, today announced a new in-store payments integration withFlexa, the global leader in digital payments. With this launch, Bealls Inc. became the first national retailer to accept digital currencies from any crypto wallet app across more than a dozen […]

Industry

Why EU and US Banks Are Racing to Issue Stablecoins

FinTech

“After years of hesitation, banks on both sides of the Atlantic are accelerating plans to issue stablecoins—digital tokens pegged to traditional currencies—transforming a space once dominated by fintech start-ups and unregulated issuers. The turning point came from two directions: the United States, where the GENIUS Act established a federal framework for dollar-backed stablecoins, and Europe, where the Markets in […]

Global

African Trade Bloc COMESA Launches Digital Payments System

Reuters

“The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies. COMESA, which has 21 member states including Egypt, Kenya and Ethiopia, joins efforts by the African continent to push for local currency payments systems to cut trade costs by eliminating […]

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Industry

A Historical Perspective on Stablecoins

Liberty Street Economics

“Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain a stable nominal value by being pegged to a benchmark such as the U.S. dollar. Stablecoins aim to combine decentralized payment systems’ technological advantages—such as digital methods of recording transactions (i.e., digital ledgers/blockchains) and of representing traditional assets (e.g., tokenization)—with the convenience of traditional forms of money. The […]

Industry

The Future of Payroll: How Stablecoins Are Reshaping Startup Fintech

OneSafe

“Stablecoins are making waves in the digital financial world, and it looks like they’re here to stay. Especially for fintech startups in Asia, these currencies are becoming crucial as they navigate a maze of regulations. These rules can be a double-edged sword. They can inflate compliance costs and create barriers for startups. And then there’s […]

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Sibos/Swift: Interoperating Digital Currencies: Solving for the Diversity of Money [Video Session]

Swift

“Interoperating Digital Currencies: Solving for the Diversity of Money. [Video] .”