Stablecoin

JPMorgan’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jeremy Barnum is warning that stablecoins could turn into a kind of “regulatory arbitrage,” reopening the debate over how to regulate digital dollar tokens as...

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko is pushing a new architecture for stablecoins that would sharply limit who can freeze funds at the base layer. In his view, a foundational dollar stablecoin...

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has criticized the latest report from the US President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) concerning stablecoin implementation in the banking sector. In its latest publication,...

Hong Kong has moved ahead with its long-planned stablecoin framework after regulators granted the first issuer licenses to major banking-backed entities, leading to a shift toward regulated digital money tied...

On April 9, 2026, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) released updated issuance guidelines that classify token issuance into three categories: Category 1 tokens, such as fiat-pegged and asset-pegged...

A new report from the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) found that banning yield on stablecoins would have only a marginal effect on traditional bank lending. The report...

On April 8, 2026, South Korean regulators proposed legalizing tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins by leveraging existing capital markets and payment laws. The plan requires full real asset backing through...

Ethereum is tightening its grip on the fast-growing stablecoin market, with new data showing supply on the network has climbed to a record $180 billion. According to Token Terminal, Ethereum...

Canada approved Bill C-15, creating a new stablecoin framework with the Bank of Canada as the main regulator. The move brings fiat-backed stablecoins into the financial system and sets rules...

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal said a deal on the CLARITY Act’s stablecoin rewards provision could be reached within 48 hours. The timeline points to a resolution by Friday,...

On April 1, 2026, The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued its first notice of proposed rulemaking under the GENIUS Act, opening a 60-day public comment period. The proposal outlines...

Ripple and Convera announced a strategic partnership to expand stablecoin-enabled cross-border payments for businesses. The collaboration combines Convera’s global payment network with Ripple’s blockchain settlement infrastructure to improve speed, liquidity,...

Stablecoin-backed payment systems are becoming embedded into everyday transactions across Southeast Asia, as infrastructure providers expand partnerships with card issuers and regional payment networks. Data from Singapore-based StraitsX shows that...

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...