Crypto venture capital is shifting away from Web3 and NFT projects toward stablecoin infrastructure as investors prioritize real-world utility. The move comes as stablecoin transaction volume surged to nearly $33...
Australia is accelerating tokenization efforts as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) shifts from testing to implementation. Project Acacia trials involving stablecoins, deposit tokens, and a digital dollar showed strong...
Crypto market participants reacted strongly when new details from the CLARITY Act indicated a direct restriction on stablecoin yield. The proposed language would ban platforms from offering interest “directly or...
U.S. lawmakers are advancing a draft legislative framework that would restrict how stablecoin issuers and crypto platforms offer rewards, as industry and banking representatives gather to review the proposal. The...
Ripple’s 2026 Digital Asset Survey shows that digital assets are now a core area of focus for finance leaders across several sectors. The survey collected views from more than 1,000...
Ripple is deepening its presence in Brazil with a move for digital finance in Latin America. The company plans to expand its payments, custody, and treasury services to help local...
Lookonchain published its March 9–15, 2026, weekly report showing a $2.69 billion increase in total stablecoin supply despite cooled DEX trading volumes. Institutions continued their aggressive accumulation, with Strategy buying...
Tether is making a move in the U.S. stablecoin market, launching a new digital dollar called USAT. CEO Paolo Ardoino said the expansion positions the company for a potential $500...
EUR-pegged stablecoins occupy an insignificant portion of the DeFi market even as Europe draws closer to a unified crypto rulebook. According to Barter Swap, a DeFi protocol, euro stablecoins account...
South Korea is moving to open its cryptocurrency market to corporations for the first time, but regulators are taking a measured approach, keeping stablecoins off the table for now as...
Russia’s Ministry of Finance is considering introducing a stablecoin bill as part of broader efforts to regulate the country’s cryptocurrency sector. Officials say the proposed legislation would address fiat-pegged digital...
U.S. lawmaker French Hill said the proposed CLARITY Act is designed to bring clear rules to the crypto industry, as policymakers debate whether stablecoins should be allowed to offer rewards...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has renewed calls for consistent regulations governing stablecoins and traditional banks. He emphasized that stablecoins offering yield should face similar scrutiny as bank deposits. Dimon warned...
XRP community members are excited about a regulatory landmark in Australia that allows the operation of a regulated digital dollar on the XRPL. A Regulatory Milestone in Australia According to...
Sony Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with JPYC Inc. to explore direct integration between bank deposits and the Japanese yen stablecoin JPYC. The agreement focuses on connecting Sony...
SBI Holdings and Startale Group have introduced JPYSC, a Japanese yen stablecoin backed by a trust bank structure. While issuance will be managed by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank under Japan’s...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a significant step to support innovation in stablecoins by selecting four firms for its Regulatory Sandbox. This initiative allows companies to test...
Hong Kong will issue its first stablecoin issuer licenses next month, marking a major step in its digital asset regulation. Financial Secretary Paul Chan confirmed the approvals during his 2026-27...
Meta is preparing to re-enter stablecoin payments, targeting integration across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram in the second half of 2026. Unlike its failed Libra and Diem projects, Meta does not...
USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), briefly fell below its $1 benchmark on Monday after what the company described as a coordinated attack. The token dropped...
Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea’s central bank, is pushing for only licensed commercial banks to issue won-backed stablecoins. In a recommendation sent to lawmakers on February 23, the bank...
Tether announced it will discontinue support for its offshore yuan stablecoin CNH₮ after reviewing market demand and product sustainability. The company said the decision follows weak adoption and changing market...
The US Securities and Exchange Commission issued new guidance on Feb. 19 through its Division of Trading and Markets. The update explains how broker-dealers can treat payment stablecoins under Exchange...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse now puts the chances of the CLARITY Act passing by the end of April at 90%. He said momentum increased after recent White House meetings with...
French banking giant Société Générale has launched its euro stablecoin, EURCV on February 18th and is now available on the XRP Ledger. The euro stablecoin was launched through Société Générale’s...