Tag: stablecoins
All news related to cryptocurrencies pegged to other assets, such as the US dollar.
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.
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.
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