Shenzhen authorities have issued a public warning about a surge in illegal financial schemes involving stablecoins and other digital assets, calling on residents to remain vigilant against scams that are often disguised as innovative investment opportunities. According to the...
The countries in the BRICS group —Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — are moving quickly to create their own digital currencies. These Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are not just for modern payments. They are also part...
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has warned that the United States Treasury is approaching structural limits in its ability to fund government debt through traditional means, and stablecoins could emerge as a critical new channel for liquidity. In his...
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has formally applied for a national bank charter in the United States. This move aims to establish the first-ever national digital currency bank, marking a significant milestone in the integration of digital...
Stablecoins have surpassed Visa's transaction volume, achieving this in just five years compared to Visa's four decades. This rapid growth emphasizes the transformative effect of digital currencies on the global financial system and indicates a significant shift in transaction...
South Korea has temporarily halted the next phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, signaling a cautious approach amid evolving priorities in the digital asset space. The Bank of Korea (BOK) informed participating banks that discussions for...
In digital finance, two players are increasingly shaping the future of money: Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). While they share some surface similarities—both are digital assets often tied to fiat currencies—their roles, intentions, and implications are very...
BitRail is emerging as a key enabler in the evolving payments landscape as major global retailers increasingly explore launching their stablecoins to cut transaction costs, accelerate settlement speeds, and gain more control over their payment infrastructure. In response to...
World Liberty Financial (WLF), the Trump-linked company behind the fast-rising USD1 stablecoin, is preparing to release its first audit report and launch a mobile application targeting retail crypto users. The updates were revealed by WLF co-founder Zak Folkman during...
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning against the growing reliance on stablecoins, arguing that they fall short of functioning as legitimate money within a modern financial system. In its 2025 Annual Economic Report released...
