ATMs

An explosion is being discussed in Italy in connection with an early-morning assault on a bank ATM. According to BolognaToday, four people struck at dawn in an attempted raid on a cash machine. The incident has drawn local attention, with searches for 'esplosione' rising as residents seek details about the blast and the attackers.

Payments technology firm Volante Technologies has announced a collaboration with Circle Internet Group to enable stablecoin payments, with the news reported by financial and ATM industry outlets. The partnership is expected to let banks and payment providers integrate USDC-backed settlement into existing payment infrastructure. Details on timing, clients and scope were not provided in the coverage.