Tag Archives: Decentralized finance

20Feb/26

The $33 Trillion Shift: 5 Surprising Realities Reshaping the Stablecoin Era

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Stablecoins Come of Age: Navigating Landmark Regulations, Global Adoption, and the Rise of Yield-Bearing Tokens

Feb 19, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — By late 2025 and early 2026, the global stablecoin market has transitioned from a niche crypto-trading utility into core financial infrastructure, processing trillions of dollars in annual transaction volume. This evolution is defined by the implementation of landmark regulatory frameworks—most notably the U.S. GENIUS Act and the EU’s MiCA regulation—which have established strict operational standards and legitimized the asset class. Simultaneously, the market has seen a surge in institutional adoption and a significant structural shift toward yield-bearing and synthetic stablecoin models. However, despite these advancements, recent market shocks underscore that systemic vulnerabilities, such as liquidity crunches and de-pegging risks, remain persistent threats. Continue reading →

The Rise of the Autonomous Economy: AI Agents and Blockchain Converge to Redefine Finance in 2026

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10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media  — Ripple will unveil its 2026 Roadmap on February 11, focusing on integrating XRP into capital markets. Key updates include smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs for privacy, and cross-chain liquidity. These advancements aim to drive institutional adoption and utility. Continue reading →

29Oct/25

Wirex Forecasts Stablecoin Payments Revolution Under MiCAR

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A new whitepaper from Wirex, a global stablecoin payments platform, forecasts a €1 trillion stablecoin market in Europe. The report, titled ‘Status of Digital Payments: Italy and Europe under MiCAR’, predicts that the European Union’s new MiCAR regulatory framework will propel significant growth in euro-denominated stablecoins and facilitate the rise of “agentic payments”, which are AI- and smart-contract-driven autonomous transactions. Wirex argues that MiCAR will act as a catalyst for innovation, leading to the emergence of stablecoin-native neobanks that offer programmable accounts and combine the programmability of crypto with regulated finance. Continue reading

02Oct/25

EasyStaff Data: Stablecoins Skyrocket in Corporate Payroll

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EasyStaff produced an exclusive data report about the rapid corporate adoption of stablecoins for payroll, noting a 6.8 times year-over-year growth in usage. This data highlights a significant shift away from traditional banking systems towards digital assets for international payments, including a 134% increase in the average corporate deposit size. Continue reading

01Oct/25

Deutsche Börse Partners With Chainlink for Onchain Market Data

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A new strategic partnership between Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services and Chainlink to publish multi-asset class market data on blockchains using a service called DataLink. This collaboration aims to connect traditional and blockchain-based financial markets by making real-time data from venues like Eurex, Xetra, 360T, and Tradegate accessible to thousands of decentralised finance (DeFi) protocols. Continue reading

16Sep/25

AI-powered e-commerce, stablecoins and local APMs: emerging trends headline EBANX’s Payments Summit in Mexico

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How could AI agents search, compare, and pay for things? What makes stablecoins a game-changer for cross-border digital commerce? Why are local Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) crucial for any business wanting to enter and scale in emerging markets? Continue reading