Daily brief

August 27, 2025

5 stories curated for this day.

Gemini has launched its crypto staking service in the UK, enabling users to earn rewards on their digital assets. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
Finastra and Circle have partnered to integrate stablecoin settlement capabilities into cross-border payment solutions. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
Ripple and Circle have jointly invested in Tazapay, a cross-border payments platform. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab) , pymnts (opens in a new tab)
Mastercard and Circle have expanded their stablecoin partnership to the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
N26 has appointed a former central banker as its new chair, a strategic move aimed at addressing investor concerns. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)