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The Important Bits
Stablecoins are scaling, crypto card spending is hitting new highs, and new payment options are making it easier than ever to put digital assets to work. This month, we’re covering the biggest industry headlines alongside the latest ways to buy, sell, swap, spend, and get more from your crypto with BitPay.
Let’s get into it.
Industry News & Headlines
Industry News
Read news from across the blockchain industry:
Stablecoin Market Could Reach $1.45 Trillion by 2035: Morningstar projects the market will grow from about $300 billion today, driven by crypto trading, B2B payments, emerging-market deposits, and remittances. (CNBC, 8/5/26)
Crypto Card Spending Nears $750 Million in July: Monthly volume reached a record $748.7 million, rising 19.1% from June and 144.7% year over year for its fifth consecutive monthly increase. (Yahoo Finance, 8/3/26)
Tether Reports First Full Independent Audit: KPMG U.S. audited the stablecoin issuer’s 2025 financial statements, marking a transparency milestone, though the results have not been made public. (Reuters, 8/14/26)
Bitcoin’s Bear Cycle Shows Bullish Signs: Improving on-chain indicators and a milder drawdown than previous cycles suggest the market may be maturing and approaching the later stages of its downturn. (Bitcoin Magazine, 8/14/26)
MiCA Leaves 80% of European Crypto Firms Unlicensed: TRM Labs found that only 281 of 1,343 active firms met the requirements by the July 1 deadline, forcing more than 1,000 providers to exit the regulated market or transfer customers. (Bitcoin.com, 8/14/26)
Market Movers
A quick snapshot of notable market activity, trends, and cryptocurrencies driving headlines.
Buy, Sell, and Swap XRP in the BitPay Wallet
XRP buying, selling, and swapping is now available to BitPay Wallet users across the United States and many other countries through our network of integrated partners. Alongside existing support for storing, sending, receiving, and spending XRP, you can now manage more of your XRP experience from one self-custody wallet.
Terms and conditions apply, and XRP may not be supported across all BitPay services or in all jurisdictions. Not available in HI, LA, and NY.
Limited-Time Offer: 5% Boost on Select Gift Cards
Now, through the end of August, get 5% more when you buy select gift cards with crypto in the BitPay app! Use your favorite coins to score extra value on brands including Barnes & Noble, Abercrombie & Fitch, Burlington, American Eagle, and One4all. Terms and conditions apply.
Offer ends August 31st - don’t miss out! Check the BitPay app each month for more boosted gift cards.
Give Your Wallet a Monthly Checkup
A simple monthly routine can help you stay in control of your crypto. Use this checklist to update your software, verify backups, revoke unused approvals, review transactions, and organize assets across purpose-built wallets.
Estimate Your Savings with BitPay
See how accepting crypto and stablecoin payments or sending cross-border payouts could reduce your business costs. Enter your monthly volume and average transaction size to compare estimated BitPay fees with credit card processing or international wires.
Merchant Shoutouts
Highlighting merchants driving crypto adoption and exciting promotions.
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BitPay Travel
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