Stablecoin
Bank of Korea Urges Bank-Only Stablecoins to Prevent Money Laundering
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 Discontinues Support for CNH₮ Shifting Strategy
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...
SEC Issues 2% Stablecoin Capital Guidance, Softening Regulatory Pressure
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...
White House Push Lifts CLARITY Act Chances to 90%, Says Ripple CEO
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 Launches Euro Stablecoin to XRPL Network
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...
Cardano To Boost DeFi Liquidity Via USDCx Launch in Two Weeks
The Cardano (ADA) network is preparing to launch the USDCx stablecoin before the end of February 2025. In a bid to improve liquidity of DeFi protocols and compete with its...
Binance Controls 87% of Trump-Linked USD1, Drawing Scrutiny
A growing concentration of a Trump-associated stablecoin inside Binance is raising fresh questions about the financial links between the world’s largest crypto exchange and the family-backed digital-asset venture World Liberty...
Feb. 10 White House Meeting Could Shape Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation
The White House is scheduled to hold a second meeting on Tuesday afternoon (Feb 10) with representatives from the cryptocurrency and banking industries, aiming to resolve one of the most...
White House To Schedule Stablecoin Talks on Tuesday Including Bank Representatives
The White House has scheduled another round of discussions on stablecoin policy for February 10, bringing together representatives from major banks, crypto industry trade groups, and government officials. The meeting...
CFTC Revises Rules to Let National Trust Bank Issue Stablecoins
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has updated its guidance on digital assets accepted as margin collateral, expanding the definition of “payment stablecoin” to include stablecoins issued by national trust...
China Reiterates Ban on Unapproved Overseas Yuan-Linked Stablecoins
China has reinforced its hardline position on cryptocurrencies by formally banning unapproved overseas issuance of yuan-linked stablecoins and sharply restricting real-world asset tokenization. The move signals a renewed regulatory push...
Native Stablecoins Emerge as Governments Weigh On-Chain Currencies
Native stablecoins are emerging as a central theme in global crypto adoption, as industry leaders and policymakers focus on putting national currencies directly on blockchain networks. Recent comments from Binance...
Hong Kong Activates Stablecoin Rules, Reviews Licenses
Hong Kong has moved another step closer to becoming Asia’s most regulated digital finance hub as its Stablecoin Ordinance enters full effect and license reviews begin. The announcement came as...
UK House of Lords Committee Launches Review of Stablecoin Regulation
The UK Parliament has opened a detailed review of stablecoin regulation as digital currencies gain wider financial relevance. The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has launched a formal...
UAE Gets First Central Bank-Registered Stablecoin Courtesy of Universal
Universal Digital International Limited (Universal) has launched the USDU as the first USD-backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the UAE as a Foreign Payment Token under the Payment...
Fidelity Moves Into Stablecoins With Planned FIDD Launch
Fidelity Investments is expanding its presence in digital assets with plans to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. The move signals a deeper commitment from one of the world’s largest asset...
Tether Introduces USA₮ Under GENIUS Act Framework for U.S. Markets
Tether has formally entered the U.S. regulated stablecoin market with the launch of USA₮, a dollar-backed digital token designed for American institutions. The announcement comes as the United States rolls...
Japan Regulator Seeks Public Input on Stablecoin Reserve Rules
Japan is moving another step closer to tightening and formalizing its stablecoin framework. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines that outline which bonds...
Stablecoin Market Cap Exceeds $307B as Ripple Urges Central Bank Integration Policy
Stablecoins have surpassed $300 billion in market value, signaling a shift from experimental tools to established financial infrastructure, according to data referenced by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum...
Tether and Bitqik Launch Stablecoin Education Program in Laos
Tether and Bitqik have launched a new education-focused partnership in Laos that aims to explain Bitcoin and stablecoins to everyday users. The initiative, announced on January 19, 2026, will support...
Brian Armstrong Highlights Stablecoins’ Role in Global Dollar Access
Stablecoins are emerging as a core use case for cryptocurrency beyond speculative trading, according to comments from Brian Armstrong, who highlighted global demand for dollar access and rising geopolitical competition...
Former Brazil Central Bank Official Launches Yield Sharing Stablecoin
A former Brazilian central bank director has introduced a yield-bearing stablecoin designed to provide international investors with access to the country’s high-interest-rate environment. Tony Volpon announced BRD on CNN Brasil’s...
Wyoming Launches First State-Issued Stablecoin FRNT for Public Sale
Wyoming has made history as the first U.S. state to launch a stablecoin dubbed the Frontier Stable Token ($FRNT). Under the stewardship of Governor Mark Gordon and Senator Cynthia Lummis,...
UAE Central Bank Grants RAKBANK Initial Approval for AED Stablecoin
RAKBANK, Ras Al Khaimah, has received initial approval from the UAE Central Bank to launch a stablecoin tied to the UAE dirham (AED). Final approval will depend on completing all...
Network International Enables AE Coin Payments Across UAE Merchants
Network International, a fintech company, has taken a decisive step in reshaping digital payments in the UAE by enabling regulated stablecoin acceptance nationwide. The move follows a strategic partnership with...
