Stablecoin

Highlights: Coinbase will delist non-compliant stablecoins in the EEA by December 2024, aligning with MiCA’s regulatory requirements. Coinbase offers USDC as a MiCA-compliant alternative, responding to a growing demand for regulated stablecoins in the European market. Increased competition among stablecoin […]

Highlights: Ethena Labs launches UStb, a stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL, ensuring stability and a differentiated risk profile. UStb offers safer stability by investing in liquid assets like U.S. Treasuries, unlike Ethena’s crypto-backed USDe. UStb will be integrated into centralized […]

Highlights: Vitalik Buterin applauds Celo for its peak stablecoin traffic and low transaction costs, boosting CELO token price. Celo is considering shifting to an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network, aligning closer with Ethereum’s ecosystem. Apps like MiniPay and Valora drive user […]

Highlights: Revolut is set to launch its own crypto stablecoin, enhancing its digital asset offerings and expanding its global reach. The stablecoin market, led by Tether’s USDT, continues to attract new players, including Revolut, PayPal, and Ripple. Revolut’s compliance-first approach […]

Highlights: Circle and Sony are integrating USDC as a key token on Soneium. Bridged USDC will enable flexible transactions, maintaining value while enhancing Web3 creativity. Circle’s USDC supply grows while the Sony partnership advances Web3 innovation. Stablecoin issuer and fintech […]

Highlights: Ripple CTO David Schwartz suggests that RLUSD stablecoin may initially be accessible only to institutions. The RLUSD stablecoin is currently in private beta on XRP Ledger, and Ethereum mainnet is nearing release. Ripple aims to introduce a fully-backed stablecoin, […]

Highlights: Japan’s megabanks MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho are testing Project Pax, a cross-border stablecoin transfer platform. Project Pax uses Progmat’s stablecoin platform, integrating SWIFT’s API for faster, cost-effective international settlements. The pilot aims to commercialize by 2025, revolutionizing global banking […]

Highlights: Ripple plans to launch the RUSD stablecoin in Japan, pending U.S. regulatory approval. Ripple’s Japan strategy leverages regulatory clarity and market readiness. Garlinghouse suggests future yen-backed stablecoin, enhancing Ripple’s local offerings. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed plans to […]

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle is set to integrate with tech giant Apple Inc. to introduce tap-and-go payments in iPhones. The strategic move comes after Apple announced plans to open up its payment chips to third-party developers. The proposed initiative aims […]

Boston-based financial services and banking giant State Street Corp. is exploring ways to dive into blockchain technology, aiming to build its own stablecoin and deposit token. This significant move will enable the firm to settle payments via digital asset technology.  […]

Highlights: Circle secured the EU’s E-Money license under MiCA regulations. The EMI license allows Circle to issue USDC and EURC in the EU. This positions Circle to potentially surpass Tether as Europe’s leading stablecoin issuer. Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO […]

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has launched a new payment option in partnership with Uquid. This initiative allows Filipino citizens to pay their Social Security System (SSS) contributions using USDT, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. The SSS, […]