Stablecoin market stories

Aug 5, 2026

Yellow Card Raises $40 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Beyond Africa

Yellow Card, a global stablecoin infrastructure provider, has secured $40 million in strategic funding from investors including SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Sony Innovation Fund, Polychain Capital, and Blockchain Capital. The company plans to use the capital to expand its Global USD Accounts product and stablecoin payment rails into Latin America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Aug 5, 20269 sources

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