Visa, Stripe and Coinbase Launched a Stablecoin Designed to Make USDC Expensive
Open USD went live on Ethereum, Solana, Base, and Tempo with a fee structure that attacks Circle's mint-and-burn economics rather than...
HSBC Named a Hong Kong Stablecoin Months Before Customers Can Hold It
HSBC unveiled the name of its Hong Kong-dollar stablecoin on Wednesday — HSBC RedCoin — and spent as much of the announcement warning peop...
Ripple's Payments Integration Is the First Real Crypto-to-Bank Bridge in Mainstream Banking
TrustLinq has integrated Ripple's payments network to offer direct crypto-to-fiat bank transfers, a move that is the first time a majo...
The ECB's Pontes Launch Tells Banks They Can Tokenize Without Touching Stablecoins
The European Central Bank switched on Pontes on September 21, a bridge that lets banks settle tokenized securities in central bank money r...
Global Banks Combine on Stablecoin Push as Singapore Tightens Select Rules
A group of major global banks including Citi and Goldman Sachs are cooperating on a stablecoin-related venture, while Singapore simultaneo...
Global Banks Combine on Stablecoin Push as Singapore Tightens Select Rules
A group of major global banks including Citi and Goldman Sachs are cooperating on a stablecoin-related venture, while Singapore simultaneo...
Revolut's EURR Stablecoin Rollout Signals That Payments, Not Speculation, Are Driving Adoption
Revolut's phased rollout of a euro-backed stablecoin to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal is a reminder that the most consequ...
Revolut's EURR Stablecoin Rollout Signals That Payments, Not Speculation, Are Driving Adoption
Revolut's phased rollout of a euro-backed stablecoin to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal is a reminder that the most consequ...
Senate Vote Looms on Clarity Act as Crypto ETF and Stablecoin Rules Take Shape
The Senate is now expected to vote on the Clarity Act in mid-September, setting the terms for how crypto assets, ETFs, and stablecoins may...
Stablecoin Infrastructure Emerges as Cornerstone of Global Remittance Networks
Stablecoins are rapidly evolving from a speculative trading tool into foundational infrastructure for international money transfers, with ...
Bitcoin reclaims $65,000 as traders bet on post-event momentum
Bitcoin reclaimed the $65,000 level, reviving risk appetite among crypto traders after weeks of listless, sideways trading. The move follo...
Senate crypto market-structure vote stalls over ethics provision
A merged Senate bill to establish a comprehensive market structure for digital assets is headed for a floor vote on July 20 but remains st...
SWIFT builds blockchain ledger for tokenized bank deposits, challenging stablecoins
The global payments network SWIFT has launched a blockchain-based ledger built on tokenized bank deposits, offering financial institutions...
Stablecoin rules under U.S. Genius Act take effect as banks push back on yield
New U.S. stablecoin rules authorized under the Genius Act took effect on July 18, establishing federal licensing, capital, custody and ant...
Japan leads G7 crypto policy as WebX 2026 backs Web3 and Circle wins USDC trust bank
Japan is cementing its status as the Group of Seven's most crypto-friendly regulator, as the WebX 2026 conference in Tokyo showcased s...
U.S. lawmakers launch 'Crypto Week' to advance landmark digital-asset rules
U.S. lawmakers designated the week of July 14 as "Crypto Week," advancing landmark bills that would establish clearer rules for ...
Mosta launches MainUSD stablecoin, joining Stripe, MoneyGram and Mastercard in settlement race
Mosta has launched MainUSD, a dollar stablecoin issued through Brale, joining a growing roster of companies — including Stripe, MoneyGram ...