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AZ-Com Maruwa to Implement Yen Stablecoin JPYC for Payments in Japan
AZ-Com Maruwa, a logistics firm for Amazon Japan, will use the yen stablecoin JPYC to pay approximately 2,300 partners, marking a significant stablecoin implementation in Japan.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
One Year of the GENIUS Act: Current Landscape of Crypto
One year after its enactment, the GENIUS Act aims to establish federal regulations for stablecoins, although the rules are still in development.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
U.S. Regulators Miss Deadline for GENIUS Act Implementation
U.S. regulators have missed the July 18 deadline to finalize rules for the GENIUS Act on stablecoins, leaving the implementation process ongoing.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Zcash Launches New Node Aiming for Visa-Scale Privacy Processing 50,000 Transactions Per Second
Zcash has introduced the Zakura client, a new full node software designed to achieve Visa-level transaction privacy at 50,000 transactions per second.
Mercation Admin7 min - Crypto
Crypto Leaders Predict Digital Generations May Not Rely on Banks
Crypto industry leaders suggest that younger generations may not need traditional bank accounts, favoring wallets with stablecoins instead.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Trump's Tariff on Brazil Targets Payments System Amid Stablecoin Surge
The U.S. plans to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over concerns that Brazil's Pix payment system undermines American firms, amid the rise of dollar-linked stablecoins in the nation.
Mercation Admin5 min - Banking Policy
ECB Raises Alarm Over Stablecoins Potentially Reducing Bank Deposits
The ECB warns that the rise of stablecoins may lead to significant losses in bank deposits, exacerbating the challenges posed by mobile payments.
Mercation Admin3 min - Banking Policy
ECB Warns of Bank Deposit Outflows to Stablecoins
The ECB warns that increasing stablecoin usage could reduce retail bank deposits, highlighting the need for CBDCs to maintain public money's role in digital payments.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
SBI Group Expands to Create Asia's First Cross-Border Digital Asset Network
SBI Group has acquired Coinhako, aiming to establish a digital asset corridor across Asia, partnering with Ondo Finance for tokenization and expanding its influence in the region.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Citadel Securities Allocates $400M to Crypto.com Valued at $20B
Citadel Securities has made a substantial $400 million investment in Crypto.com, elevating its valuation to $20 billion, marking a significant shift in the firm’s approach to the crypto landscape.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
HTX Trading Volume Exceeds $870 Billion in First Half of 2026
HTX reported a trading volume exceeding $870 billion in H1 2026, with significant user growth and multiple awards for its services.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform for Banks
Visa has launched the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP) for banks and fintechs, facilitating stablecoin transactions with enhanced security features.
Mercation Admin1 min