Stablecoin
Ripple to Acquire Stablecoin Platform Rail for $200 Million
Ripple announced today that it will acquire Rail, a Toronto-based stablecoin payments platform, for $200 million. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approval. Why is...
Full Story of Last Week in Crypto (July 28-Aug 3): Prices, Whales, and What’s Next
While Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) saw a technical pullback in prices last week, a look behind the scenes at on-chain data shows that institutional and whale investors were doing...
Trump’s $3.7 Trillion Stablecoin Plan Could Send Bitcoin to $1.4 Million
Bitcoin has moved into the green today, climbing above the $114,000 level after a recent period of price uncertainty, but a new analysis suggests this could be just the beginning...
Two Dollar-Backed Stablecoins, Two Blockchains, and EURC Make Their Way to Visa’s Payment Network
Leading card payment organization, Visa, is expanding its stablecoin settlement support, according to an announcement. The payment platform will add two USD-backed stablecoins, two blockchains, and the euro-backed EURC. Visa...
Cardano’s New USDM Stablecoin Sparks a “Breakthrough vs. Overkill” Debate
Cardano’s upcoming Moneta USDM stablecoin is drawing a lot of attention for its advanced privacy architecture, which is being designed to meet enterprise-level compliance needs. The project, highlighted by Cardano...
China’s Plan to Fight Dollar Dominance Begins in Hong Kong on August 1
An offshore renminbi (RMB) stablecoin is advancing rapidly as Hong Kong implements its new stablecoin ordinance. This comes as Chinese tech firms like JD.com and Ant Group are lobbying to...
Nigerian SEC Gives Nod to Stablecoins as Crypto Policy Ahead of 2026
Nigeria is taking significant steps toward embracing stablecoin innovation, signaling a broader shift in its stance on digital assets. The nation that had earlier restricted the use of cryptocurrency has...
Ethena’s USDtb Becomes First Stablecoin With a Clear Path to US Compliance
Anchorage Digital has launched a stablecoin issuance platform with Ethena Labs signed on as its first client. The move allows Ethena’s USDtb, which was previously issued offshore, to now be...
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Earns Top “A” Rating; Here’s Why XRP Stands to Benefit the Most
Ripple USD (RLUSD), the U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin from Ripple, has received the highest possible rating from the Bluechip organization. Last Friday, Bluechip initiated its coverage of RLUSD with an initial...
5 Altcoins That Could See Huge Growth Thanks to the New Genius Act
The new “Genius Act” for stablecoins in the United States is reshaping the crypto market, and the latest analysis from top Analyst AltcoinBuzz has listed five altcoins to stack now...
Abu Dhabi Now Accepts Stablecoin Payments for Court Fees
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has become the first government institution in the Middle East to accept cryptocurrency, allowing residents to pay for court-related services using the regulated UAE...
What is a Stablecoin? Why is It Important in the Crypto Sector?
Cryptocurrencies have brought new possibilities to global finance, but are often associated with high price volatility. This volatility, while attractive to some investors, makes cryptocurrencies challenging to use for everyday...
The GENIUS Act Is Here, and Mastercard Is Already Building its Infrastructure
Stablecoins are rapidly moving from a crypto-native experiment to an essential part of the global financial system. This shift is being driven by a wave of new government regulations and...
‘Crypto Week’ Climax: Trump to Formalize Stablecoin Rules with GENIUS Act Signing Today
President Donald Trump will sign the GENIUS Act at 2:30 PM ET in the White House today, which marks the first comprehensive crypto regulation passed by the U.S. Earlier today,...
US House Passes Major Crypto Bills; GENIUS Act Heads to Trump’s Desk
In a major step-up for the crypto industry, the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill setting up a federal regulatory system for stablecoins....
Key Democrat Breaks Ranks, Urges Party to Pass Crypto Bills to End “Wild West”
Josh Gottheimer (member of the US House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 5th district and a member of the Democratic Party) has sent a direct letter to Democrats, urging them...
The “Genius Act” Is on a Fast Track, and Tether Is in Its Crosshairs
Crypto analyst Jacob King has warned about a potential market collapse if the U.S. Senate passes the GENIUS Act, a bill he claims could lead to the banning of Tether...
Trump Pushes GENIUS Act Back on Track as French Hill Confirms House Votes
French Hill, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, said the GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act now have enough support to pass. In a CNBC interview...
Citigroup Confirms It Is Actively Evaluating a Citi-Issued Stablecoin
In its Q2 earnings call, CEO Jane Fraser confirmed that Citigroup (the third-largest bank in the US) is actively evaluating the launch of a Citi-issued stablecoin, with promising interest in...
Math Made Simple: Why Capital Is Moving from 4.3% US Treasuries to DeFi’s 22% Stablecoin Yields
A growing number of investors are starting to shift their liquidity from traditional instruments like Treasury bills and money market funds into decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, as anticipation builds around...
China’s Tech Giants Want a Yuan-Backed Stablecoin; Now, Its Regulators Are Listening
A key financial regulator in Shanghai convened a meeting this week to discuss policy responses to stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. The development marks a potential transition in China’s strict stance on...
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Finds a Real-World Use Case in Kenya
Ripple’s innovative blockchain-based insurance pilot in Kenya has wrapped up its first phase that was conducted in partnership with DIVA Donate, successfully insuring 517 pastoralists, 70% of whom were women,...
Ripple Selects BNY Mellon as Custodian for Its RLUSD Stablecoin
Ripple selected Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) to serve as the primary custodian for reserves backing its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). It’s reported that over $500 million worth of...
Crypto Czar Says GENIUS Act Is Trump’s Next Win After ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’
White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks celebrated the passage of a major legislative package he called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” while signaling that key crypto bills are the...
China’s Answer to the Digital Dollar: A New Push for a Yuan-Backed Stablecoin
To counter an incoming US dominance in the digital asset space, China’s tech giants JD.com and Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba, are now urging Beijing to authorize a yuan-based...
