In crypto, stablecoins are the closest thing to \"safe\", or so we like to believe. Designed to hold steady amid market chaos, stablecoins have become the financial glue of DeFi, powering everything from lending protocols to cross-border payments. But...
In crypto, stablecoins are the closest thing to \"safe\", or so we like to believe. Designed to hold steady amid market chaos, stablecoins have become the financial glue of DeFi, powering everything from lending protocols to cross-border payments. But...
Stablecoins have officially surpassed a $286 billion market capitalization, marking a major milestone in the evolution of the crypto ecosystem. From Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) to newer entrants like PayPal USD (PYUSD), these fiat-pegged assets are playing...
Quick Breakdown: Stablecoins bridge traditional finance and digital assets, powering cross-border payments, remittances, DeFi, and tokenized assets with speed and stability. Delays in UK regulation could trigger capital flight, talent loss, and push global firms toward US or EU...
Quick Breakdown FalconX integration: USDe now supported for trading, custody, and derivatives on FalconX. Capital efficiency: Institutional clients can use USDe as collateral for select transactions. Ecosystem growth: Move expected to expand USDe adoption and strengthen Ethena’s DeFi position....
Quick Breakdown: Citi forecasts that by 2030, 10% of global post-trade turnover will use stablecoins and tokenized securities, led by U.S. adoption at 14%. Bank-issued stablecoins and blockchain are viewed as key to improving collateral efficiency, liquidity, and post-trade...
Quick Breakdown Mastercard Deal: Enables USDC and EURC settlement for merchants in EEMEA. Finastra Integration: Brings USDC into a $5T-per-day payments network serving 50+ countries. Global Push: Circle deepens ties in Asia and Japan, aligning with the new U.S....
Quick Breakdown Circle and Paxos launched a pilot system to verify stablecoin issuers and block counterfeit tokens. The “know-your-issuer” tool embeds issuer credentials in transactions, improving transparency and regulatory compliance. The system aligns with the GENIUS Act and could...
Quick breakdown: Monex Group is exploring issuing stablecoins pegged to the Japanese yen, backed by assets like government bonds, to enhance cross-border payments. The firm plans to acquire a European crypto company to bolster its global presence and differentiate...
Quick Breakdown Ripple and Circle join Series B funding to back Tazapay’s fiat-to-stablecoin payment infrastructure. $10B+ in annualized payment volume with 300% YoY growth reported. Licensing push underway in the U.S., UAE, Hong Kong, and Australia, alongside plans for...
