Blockchain
Tempo is a payments-first Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, designed for stablecoin settlement with sub-second finality and stablecoin-denominated fees.
Fintech
SoFi Earn provides tokenized bank deposits at SoFi Bank with variable 4.40% APY and up to $250,000 FDIC coverage, convertible to SoFiUSD for crypto use.
Stablecoin
HSBC RedCoin launched on 23 October 2026 as an HKD stablecoin for PayMe users, fully backed by segregated assets with daily reserve reporting.
Crypto Exchange
MEXC maintains high new token listing activity and uses tiered risk zones alongside a variable fee model that includes multiple zero-maker promotions.
AI Agents
OKX AI launched its dual marketplace in beta in June 2026, letting autonomous agents list services, bid on tasks and receive USDT payments through onchain identity and escrow.
Crypto Payments
WalletConnect Pay launched merchant access in South Africa through Ezeebit in October 2026, allowing hotels and other businesses to accept USDC, USDT and other assets with instant or fiat settlement options.
Payments
Mastercard Global Money Platform unifies fiat and stablecoin accounts through one API, supporting real-time conversions and payouts to over 200 countries.
Fiserv
Fiserv launched its Digital Asset Platform on October 1, 2026, to let banks issue and settle stablecoins through existing systems.
KuCoin
KuCoin enabled native USDC transfers on Arc Mainnet in September 2026, providing direct on and off ramps for the EVM-compatible chain launched by Circle.
Mastercard
The Mastercard Global Money Platform combines fiat and stablecoin accounts through one API after the 2026 BVNK acquisition, enabling branded multi-currency services and local payouts.
Cryptocurrency Exchange
MEXC operates as a Seychelles-registered centralized exchange with over 40 million users, offering spot and futures trading across thousands of pairs with low fees and frequent zero-maker promotions.
