We have been connecting the dots with Ripple and Japan for years. And even if we go back as far as March 2nd, 2017, that's right, we're talking about 2017, there has been so many massive ties to Japan with Ripple. And of course, yes, the XRP ledger and XRP are tied to almost every single one of these moves.But one of the most significant names tied back to Ripple from Japan is of course, yes, SBI. Now, we know that there's SBI Ripple Asia, which is essentially a joint partnership with SBI and Ripple to adva ...

Core Insights - Visa has partnered with BVNK to enable stablecoin-funded payouts through Visa Direct, expanding payment options beyond traditional fiat systems [1][2] - The partnership allows select business customers to pre-fund payouts using stablecoins and send them directly to recipients' stablecoin wallets [2] - Visa's global head of product highlighted the advantages of stablecoins for global payments, particularly their operational capabilities during non-banking hours [3] Group 1: Partnership Details - The collaboration will initially focus on markets with high demand for digital asset payments, with plans for further expansion based on customer needs and regulatory approval [2] - Visa's venture arm previously invested in BVNK, indicating a strategic relationship that has been developing since last May [5] - Visa began piloting stablecoin wallet payouts in November, allowing fiat payments to settle in dollar-pegged stablecoins, with wider access expected by the second half of 2026 [5] Group 2: Industry Implications - The integration of stablecoins is seen as a potential disruptor to traditional banking systems, shifting the focus from speed and efficiency to compliance and trust [4] - Payment networks will play a crucial role in determining which stablecoins gain traction, but the underlying infrastructure's reliability will be a key factor in their success [4] - The collaboration comes amid evolving regulatory frameworks for payment stablecoins in the U.S., such as the GENIUS Act [6]

Group 1 - Citi and Coinbase are collaborating to develop digital asset payment services for institutional clients, aiming to connect traditional finance with crypto finance [1] - The initial phase will focus on enhancing fiat pay-ins and pay-outs, supporting Coinbase's on/off-ramps, and improving payment orchestration [1] - Future initiatives may explore alternative fiat-to-stablecoin payout methods and expand 24/7 access for Citi clients [1] Group 2 - Debopama Sen, Citi's head of payments and services, stated that the partnership aligns with Citi's "network of networks" strategy across 94 markets [2] - This collaboration extends Citi's efforts into 24/7 digital money solutions, building on existing services like Citi Token Services and USD Clearing [2] - Citi currently serves 90% of the top e-commerce firms and 15 of the world's 20 largest fintechs [2] Group 3 - Citi plans to offer crypto custody services by 2026, allowing the bank to hold native digital assets such as bitcoin and ether for clients [3] - At the time of publication, Citi shares were around $98.60, while Coinbase shares were at $318.50, reflecting a modest decline [3]

ROUSD has been growing rapidly and I really do think that we are probably going to see this accelerate much more than we ever thought was possible in a very short amount of time. Now, in a video recently, I did talk about how I was going to do a deep dive in on the recent Ripple acquisition because there's definitely a lot of facts to go over. There's a lot of things to look into as well.And I really do think that this is probably something that's going to change the entire landscape for not just ROUSD, but ...