Stablecoin

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

Ripple has entered into a strategic partnership with the global payments firm OpenPayd, a move designed to drive the adoption of its new enterprise-grade stablecoin, RLUSD.  This collaboration merges OpenPayd’s...

South Korea is tightening its focus on stablecoin regulation. Yesterday, the National Planning Committee summoned financial regulators to assess current oversight and propose measures that reduce risks for consumers and...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that the United States is making meaningful progress toward establishing a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins. In recent remarks, he highlighted that after...

On July 1, 2025, Circle filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to create a national trust bank. The proposed entity, named First...

The Bank of Korea has suspended its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program amid increased interest in private-sector stablecoins. The central bank began testing its CBDC in April, involving...

A recent social media post from Chain Mind raises concerns that USDT (Tether) could follow UST to $0, pointing to Tether’s alleged lack of audits, delistings on EU exchanges, and...

Recent reports claiming that South Korea’s government is preparing a state-backed Korean won stablecoin have been dismissed as “groundless” by a spokesperson from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). ...

In an important development, the Genius Act has officially passed the U.S. Senate and is now expected to clear the House soon. This new law aims to bring clear regulations...

Cardano is considering a significant overhaul of its treasury strategy, with founder Charles Hoskinson outlining an ambitious plan to enhance the protocol’s DeFi liquidity and long-term stability. The proposal aims...

In a landmark development, Abu Dhabi has become the first city in the world to integrate a stablecoin pegged to its national currency into public transportation payments. Residents and visitors...

Hong Kong is implementing a stringent new licensing regime for stablecoin issuers, a move designed to cement the city’s status as a regulated hub for digital assets. Under the new...

The cryptocurrency market experienced a major decline last week, a move that corresponded with a significant contraction in the total stablecoin supply and a large-scale capital rotation between major blockchain...

South Korean fintech firm KakaoPay has filed for 18 trademarks related to a potential Korean won (KRW)-backed stablecoin, a move that has sent its stock price soaring by more than...

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says regulated stablecoins like USDC and USDT could see 20% to 30% annual growth under the newly advanced GENIUS Act. The U.S. law brings stablecoins under...

Sei Network (SEI) has been selected by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission as one of only two candidate blockchains for the deployment of WYST, the first government-issued, fiat-backed stablecoin in...

President Donald Trump has issued a direct appeal to the U.S. House of Representatives, urging a quick and unamended passage of the GENIUS Act, a bill that cleared the Senate...

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is evaluating the potential launch of a Won-backed stablecoin with a cautious but forward-looking approach to digital currencies. BOK’s Governor Rhee Chang-yong emphasized that any...

The governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), Pan Gongsheng, delivered a powerful message on the future of finance, stating that blockchain technology and the rise of stablecoins are...

By a vote of 68-30, the U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan GENIUS Act, an important step toward the regulation of digital assets in the United States. The bills aim...