Stablecoin

Tempo, a blockchain for payments backed by Stripe and Paradigm, announced on Tuesday that its public testnet is now open to developers worldwide. The move builds on the concept unveiled...

Circle Internet Financial has moved to solve the transparency bottleneck preventing mass institutional blockchain adoption. On Tuesday, the firm announced the testnet launch of USDCx, a privacy-enhanced iteration of its...

Malaysia’s digital-asset market is set for another shift as Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the eldest son of Malaysia’s king and the regent of Johor, oversees a new initiative involving a...

The titans of Wall Street are descending on Capitol Hill to ensure the emerging digital asset framework does not undercut their business model. Negotiations over the crypto market structure bill...

India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence says criminal groups now shift from traditional hawala channels to digital stablecoins, creating new challenges for agencies that fight organised smuggling. The agency notes that...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a stark warning to global central bankers on December 5, explicitly flagging the $312 billion stablecoin market as a direct threat to the monetary...

Startale Group, Sony’s key collaborator on the Soneium network, revealed an institutional‑grade dollar stablecoin designed to serve as the primary settlement currency for Sony’s Ethereum Layer‑2 ecosystem. The asset, known...

South Korea’s government and National Assembly are developing second-phase digital asset legislation titled the “Digital Asset Basic Act.” The government proposes to restrict stablecoin issuers to consortiums holding at least...

Taiwan is accelerating its move into regulated digital assets, with officials confirming that the island’s first stablecoin could debut in the second half of 2026.  Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Chair...

Ten of Europe’s largest banks have created a new company called Qivalis, aiming to launch a fully regulated euro-backed stablecoin in the second half of 2026. Qivalis has already begun...

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is moving to operationalize the GENIUS Act, with Acting Chair Travis Hill confirming plans to release the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers...

Sweden’s Sveriges Riksbank has released a new analysis on the role of stablecoins in the modern financial system. The report discusses how stablecoins have expanded beyond their original place in...

The People’s Bank of China convened a meeting of the coordination mechanism for combating virtual currency trading speculation on November 28, 2025. Officials from 13 government departments attended, including the...

Sony Bank is accelerating its push to become a foundational player in the digital asset economy, confirming plans to issue a US Dollar-pegged stablecoin as early as fiscal 2026. The...

Uzbekistan is seeking to allow stablecoin development starting in 2026. The country is following in the footsteps of major jurisdictions led by the United States and China to facilitate the...

Visa is moving deeper into blockchain-powered payments announcing a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement across CEMEA; that is, Central and Eastern Europe, the...

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued a new warning on digital assets. In its latest financial stability review, the central bank flagged cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as emerging risks...

South Korea’s Kakao Bank has advanced its stablecoin initiative to the development stage, leading to an advertisement seeking applicants with the required skills and experience to approach the financial institution...

Klarna plans to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin as competition intensifies in the digital payments market. The company is preparing its expansion at a time when global regulators strengthen oversight...

U.S. Bancorp has begun tests for a proprietary stablecoin on Stellar, one of the leading public networks built for asset tokenization. Bloomberg first reported the development, with confirmation from the...

South Africa’s financial technology landscape is shifting as VALR and Mukuru roll out a USD Coin wallet designed for millions of African users seeking stable savings options. The move brings...

A new European Central Bank (ECB) analysis warns that stablecoins remain relatively small in the euro area. However, their rapid global expansion and deepening links with traditional finance could create...

Investigators in the UK say a cryptocurrency tied to a big political donor is being used to fund Russian war effort activities. The donor is Christopher Harborne, a big supporter...

India’s highly anticipated ARC (Asset Reserve Certificate) token is set to launch in the first quarter of 2026, marking a major step in the country’s digital economy. The ARC token...

Africa has taken a major step toward modernizing its trade infrastructure. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the IOTA Foundation have launched a digital trade project to...