Video platform Rumble has partnered with stablecoin issuer Tether to introduce Bitcoin tipping for content creators. The feature is scheduled to launch between early and mid-December 2025, following testing phases. Viewers will be able to send cryptocurrency tips directly through Rumble's native wallet, bypassing traditional payment processors.

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum has unveiled a Bitcoin-backed lending solution that allows borrowers to retain custody of their private keys while accessing fiat credit. The product, developed in partnership with blockchain platform Debifi, uses a three-of-five multisignature custody model to prevent third-party collateral reuse. The platform, branded MultiSYG, is scheduled for early 2026 release and targets institutional clients seeking liquidity without surrendering asset control.

Ledger launched an integrated multisig feature on October 24, 2025, charging a $10 flat fee per transaction plus 0.05% on token transfers. Developers and security researchers criticized the closed-source implementation and fee structure, arguing it contradicts the company's original ethos.

Early Warning Services (EWS), which operates the Zelle peer-to-peer payment network, announced plans to enable cross-border money transfers using stablecoins. The initiative aims to extend Zelle's domestic payment capabilities to international transactions. Zelle processed over $1 trillion in peer-to-peer payments in 2024, with August 2025 volumes reaching approximately $108 billion.

Stripe has launched Tempo, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for payments, while completing acquisitions of stablecoin platform Bridge and crypto wallet provider Privy. JPMorgan estimates Stripe's addressable market exceeds $350 billion. The payments giant achieved profitability in 2024 and processed over $1.4 trillion in transaction volume.

Bitcoin stabilized around $109,000 following two major regulatory developments. U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on October 23, 2025, ending an 11-month legal process. The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5, targeting platforms allegedly linked to sanction evasion.

Stripe could access a market exceeding $350 billion by 2030 through expansion in AI-driven transactions and blockchain payment systems, according to JPMorgan analysts. The fintech company, valued at $107 billion, processed over $1.4 trillion in annual payment volume across 195 countries and turned profitable in 2024.