Tag: stablecoins
All news related to cryptocurrencies pegged to other assets, such as the US dollar.
Tether CEO Dismisses $20B Raise as “Misconception,” Citing Profit and Reluctance to Sell
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s highly anticipated effort to raise external capital is now targeting a $5 billion round, a significant step down from earlier ambitions.
Base Network Captures Dominant Stablecoin Volume, but Supply Growth Stalls Post-Shock
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new report from ARK Invest reveals a shifting stablecoin landscape in Q4 2025, where transaction activity surged on specific networks while overall supply growth stagnated following an October market shock.
UAE Central Bank Registers First Approved US Dollar Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUniversal Digital Intl Limited has launched what it identifies as the first US dollar stablecoin sanctioned by the United Arab Emirates.
Tether & Oobit Launch Digital Dollar Assault on US Payments Market, Targeting PayPal and Stripe
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a major move to dominate the American digital payments landscape, Tether’s new US-regulated stablecoin, USA₮, is now live for everyday spending.
Hong Kong Aims to Grant First Stablecoin Licenses by End of March
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s financial chief has announced the city plans to grant its first stablecoin licenses before the end of the first quarter.
Legislative Draft Bars Interest on Idle Stablecoins, Allows Activity Pay
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA draft market structure bill from the US Senate establishes a firm boundary for stablecoin rewards.
State of Wyoming Debuts US Dollar Stablecoin on Solana
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe asset, which is pegged to the dollar, launched on the Solana blockchain this week.
World Liberty Financial Aims for Charter to Power USD1 Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn application for a national trust bank charter has been filed by World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency initiative of the Trump family. The goal is to expand the institutional reach of its USD1 stablecoin.
What is USDT?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether (USDT) is a stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a fiat currency—in this case, the US dollar.
Stablecoins Explained
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by linking their market value to an external reference.
Gold-Backed Stablecoins Approach $4 Billion Market Capitalization in 2025 Surge
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGold-backed stablecoins have reached approximately $4 billion in market capitalization, nearly tripling since the start of 2025, according to market data.
Exodus Wallet and MoonPay Plan Consumer-Focused Stablecoin for 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSelf-custody wallet provider Exodus Movement has announced a partnership with payment platform MoonPay and infrastructure firm M0 to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin.
FDIC Unveils Application Process for Bank-Issued Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken a step to operationalize parts of the recently passed GENIUS Act.
Japanese Financial Giant SBI to Launch Regulated Yen Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSBI Holdings, a major financial conglomerate in Tokyo, has announced a partnership with blockchain firm Startale Group to create a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin.
Stripe Acquires Team from Valora Wallet in Stablecoin Push
Reading Time: < 1 minutePayments giant Stripe is growing its cryptocurrency capabilities by acqui-hiring the team behind the crypto startup Valora.
Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo Blockchain Launches Public Testnet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Tempo blockchain, a joint project from Stripe and Paradigm, has launched its first public testnet. This move represents a significant milestone toward the official release of the new layer-1 blockchain.
Tether’s USDT Gains Formal Approval in Abu Dhabi’s Financial Hub
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s USDT stablecoin has achieved regulatory recognition as an accepted fiat-referenced token across multiple major blockchains within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
IMF Sounds Alarm on Stablecoin Threat to National Economies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe International Monetary Fund issued a warning that stablecoins present a significant risk of accelerating currency substitution in nations with less robust monetary systems.
FDIC Outlines Two-Phase Plan to Roll Out US Stablecoin Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators are advancing a two-step plan to enact the GENIUS Act for stablecoins.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Sets Dec. 10 Deadline for Stalled Stablecoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has issued a final ultimatum to financial regulators, demanding a government proposal on stablecoin regulation by December 10.
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.
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