Tag: stablecoins
All news related to cryptocurrencies pegged to other assets, such as the US dollar.
With 7.8 Million Users, Crypto Draws Financial Stability Warning from South African Central Bank
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting a massive user base of 7.8 million on its top three platforms, the South African Reserve Bank has raised a red flag on digital assets.
Deribit and SignalPlus Launch 2025 Trading Competition, Featuring a $450,000 USDC Prize Pool
Reading Time: 3 minutesPanama City, Panama, 17th November 2025, Chainwire
Visa Aims to Speed Up Pay with New Stablecoin Payout Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa is tackling slow payment speeds with a new pilot that allows businesses to pay in stablecoins directly from their standard bank accounts.
Bank of England Proposes Strict Capital Buffers to Stave Off Stablecoin-Induced Bank Run
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England has proposed that stablecoin issuers must park nearly half of their reserves at the central bank.
BoE Proposes £20,000 Holding Limit for Individuals in New Stablecoin Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England has unveiled its plan to regulate stablecoins, and it includes a potential holding limit of £20,000 for individuals.
Japanese Banks, Backed by Regulator, to Test Joint Digital Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant step for payment innovation, Japan’s top financial regulator is throwing its weight behind a collaborative stablecoin project.
New Payment Rails: Mastercard Taps XRPL Blockchain for Card Settlement Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMastercard is exploring the use of the XRPL blockchain as a new settlement layer for card transactions through a new partnership with Ripple and crypto exchange Gemini.
BoE to Propose Stricter Stablecoin Rules with Transaction Caps on Nov. 10
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England will release its long-awaited consultation on stablecoin regulation on November 10, outlining a tiered system with temporary transaction limits.
From Skeptics to Believers: Why Banks Are Racing to Embrace Stablecoins
Reading Time: 2 minutesMajor institutions from JPMorgan to Citibank are launching stablecoin initiatives, conducting pilot programs, and investing heavily in blockchain infrastructure
Canada’s Digital Dollar Ambition: Stablecoin Rules Pave Way for Payment Modernization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada is laying the groundwork for a modernized financial system with plans to regulate stablecoins, a key component of its 2025 federal budget.
Tether’s $10B Profit Boom Signals Deepening Liquidity for Crypto Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the engine behind the world’s dominant stablecoin USDT, continues to print profits, with annual earnings soaring past $10 billion.
Western Union Bets on Brand: Files ‘WUUSD’ Trademark to Bridge Crypto and Mainstream Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWestern Union is leaning into its iconic brand identity with a new trademark filing for “WUUSD,” signaling a consumer-focused approach to its upcoming stablecoin offerings.
JPMorgan: USDC Growth Outpaces USDT, Driven by Regulation and Institutional Demand
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan analysts report that Circle’s USDC stablecoin is expanding its onchain activity and market capitalization at a faster rate than Tether’s USDT.
NOWPayments Launches $0 USDT (TRC20) Network Fee Offer for New Partners
Reading Time: 2 minutesAmsterdam, Netherlands, 30th October 2025, Chainwire
As Stablecoin Spend Quadruples, Visa Responds with Major Multi-Chain Integration
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting a fourfold increase in stablecoin-linked card spending year-over-year, Visa is decisively expanding its embrace of digital currency.
Western Union to Integrate “Seamless” Stablecoin Payments via New Solana-Based Network
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWestern Union is building a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets with a new stablecoin and a proprietary “Digital Asset Network.”
Australia Moves to Protect Crypto Consumers by Licensing Stablecoin Providers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant move for consumer protection, Australia’s financial regulator has decreed that providers of stablecoins, wrapped tokens, and digital asset wallets must now be licensed.
Canada Joins Regulatory Race, Aims for Budget Inclusion of Stablecoin Framework
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada is swiftly developing its own stablecoin framework, seeking to position itself in a global regulatory landscape increasingly defined by the US’s recent actions.
JPYC Debuts Regulated Yen Stablecoin, Targeting 10 Trillion Yen in Circulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese fintech JPYC Inc. has launched the country’s first regulated, yen-denominated stablecoin, JPYC.
Tether, Eyeing $500 Billion Valuation, Reveals 500 Million User Milestone
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs Tether explores a massive funding round that could value it at around $500 billion, the company has revealed the scale of its user base: 500 million people.
Beijing Intervenes, Halting Chinese Tech Giants’ Stablecoin Ambitions in Hong Kong
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing direct instructions from Chinese regulators, tech leaders Ant Group and JD.com have suspended their plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong.
UK Crypto Industry Wins Concession as BoE Pledges to Lift Stablecoin Caps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteResponding to fierce industry criticism, the Bank of England has signaled it will not maintain strict limits on stablecoins permanently.
Stripe’s Bridge Joins Circle, Paxos in Pursuit of Federal Stablecoin Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe race for federal oversight in the stablecoin market is heating up.
Citi to Asset Managers: A Safe for Your Crypto Is Coming in 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiti has confirmed to its asset manager clients that a comprehensive crypto custody solution is on the horizon, with a launch slated for 2026.
Banking Giants Including BofA and Goldman Explore Joint Stablecoin Venture
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA consortium of the world’s most powerful financial institutions, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citi, is jointly exploring the creation of a bank-issued stablecoin.

























