Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Institutional Stablecoin Settlement
Circle announced Circle Payments Network (CPN) Managed Payments, a full-stack solution enabling banks and fintech firms to settle using regulated USDC without directly managing digital assets. The platform handles stablecoin minting, redemption, and compliance while providing only a fiat-facing interface to partners, addressing custody risk and regulatory barriers that have hindered institutional adoption
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TRM Labs and Stablecore Partner to Enhance Stablecoin Compliance for US Banks
TRM Labs announced a partnership with Stablecore to integrate blockchain intelligence and digital asset compliance directly into banking infrastructure for US banks and credit unions. The integration, available through TRM's Compliance API, enables financial institutions to offer stablecoin products with regulatory-ready risk signals and actionable compliance insights
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Adyen Launches Intelligent Money Movement Platform
Adyen introduced Intelligent Money Movement, unifying payments, liquidity management, and payouts on a single platform for enterprises like Etsy, Expedia, and Vinted. Built on Adyen's proprietary technology stack and leveraging global banking licenses, the solution enables faster fund movement and real-time cash visibility without requiring system overhauls
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Mimir Acquires PayEx Platform to Launch Everspring Solutions
Mimir acquired a platform from Swedbank's PayEx to establish Everspring Solutions, a new fintech venture focused on digital payments and loyalty across the Nordics. Nelson Walden, formerly of Visa, was appointed CEO effective April 1, 2026, with PayEx retaining a significant minority stake in the newly independent entity
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Six Swiss Banks Launch CHF Stablecoin Sandbox Initiative
UBS, BCV, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, and ZĂĽrcher Kantonalbank partnered with Swiss Stablecoin AG to explore Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin applications through a sandbox program. The initiative aims to develop a Swiss digital money ecosystem, enhance financial sector competitiveness, and remains open to other interested institutions
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Bitcoin Rebounds Then Retraces Amid Geopolitical Developments
Bitcoin surged 6% following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement but fell back below $71,000 as geopolitical uncertainty persisted. Ethereum remained above $2,100, while total market liquidations reached $274 million over 24 hours
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Pi Network Completes KYC Validator Reward Distribution
Pi Network announced completion of its first KYC validator reward distribution round, officially launched on Pi Day 2026. The automated reward mechanism compensates validators for maintaining network compliance and includes a detailed reward calculation system
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Sentio Launches Phase Two Booster Campaign With Exchange Wallet Partnership
Sentio initiated the second phase of its Booster campaign in partnership with a major exchange wallet, offering up to 12 million ST tokens in rewards. The campaign promotes exploration of Sentio's decentralized application monitoring, AI features, and onchain transaction analysis tools, now including desktop browser extension support
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Revolut Launches AIR AI Assistant for In-App Money Intelligence
Revolut unveiled AIR (AI by Revolut), an in-app AI assistant designed to transform user interaction with their finances and provide money intelligence capabilities. The launch represents Revolut's entry into AI-powered financial management for its millions of users
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Stablecoins Reach 30% of On-Chain Crypto Transaction Volume
According to TRM Labs research, stablecoins now comprise 30% of all on-chain crypto transaction volume, with over 90% of fiat-backed stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. This milestone reflects growing institutional and retail adoption of stablecoin-based settlement solutions
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