stablecoins

Highlights: The CLARITY Act has advanced 15-9 after Gallego and Alsobrooks joined Republicans. The bill now moves toward floor talks and Senate merger negotiations. Crypto market has responded well, with Bitcoin surging above $82K. The Senate Banking Committee advanced the […]

Highlights: JPMorgan launches a blockchain-powered money market fund targeting regulated institutional investors. The fund uses Ethereum blockchain and Kinexys Digital Assets to process token transactions. Token Class Shares require a $1 million minimum and aim to maintain a $1.00 NAV. […]

Highlights: Senate leaders released a 309-page crypto bill before the May 14 committee markup. The draft clarifies SEC and CFTC roles over crypto assets, trading, and disclosures. The bill also covers DeFi, stablecoins, self-custody, customer protection, and anti-money-laundering rules. Senate […]

Highlights: Galaxy says regulated stablecoins could support U.S. credit markets, not weaken the banking system. Offshore demand may drive most stablecoin growth under the GENIUS Act, Galaxy’s model shows. The report estimates stablecoins could add up to $1.2 trillion in […]

Highlights: $1.29B worth of USDT has left crypto exchanges. Santiment explained that the outflow could precede a major crypto rally.  The crypto market has shown subtle recovery signs, which corroborate Santiment’s claims.   On-chain analytical intelligence platform Santiment reported that Tether’s […]

Highlights: Elizabeth Warren asked Meta to explain its stablecoin payment tests and possible wider rollout plans. Warren warned Meta’s stablecoin activity could affect privacy, competition, payments, and financial stability. Meta reportedly tested USDC payments for some creators in Colombia and […]

Highlights: Lagarde said Europe should not promote euro stablecoins only because dollar stablecoins are growing. She warned that private stablecoins could create financial stability and monetary policy risks. The ECB wants safer blockchain settlement through central bank money and public […]

Highlights: Polygon launched a private feature that enables secure and compliant stablecoin payments for institutions. The system uses zero-knowledge proofs and KYT checks to hide transaction data. Polygon designed the system to meet institutional needs by combining transaction privacy with […]

Highlights: Stablecoins overtook Bitcoin in LATAM crypto purchases as remittances reached $174 billion. Analysis says most fintechs misread LATAM users, who need trust and simple transfers. Digital and crypto rails are gaining share as Western Union loses ground regionally. Latin […]

Highlights: MoonPay introduced a new debit card that lets users and AI agents spend stablecoins online. The card converts crypto into fiat at checkout through Mastercard-supported merchants.  The card is now available in the UK and Latin America, with more […]

Highlights: Meta now pays select creators in Colombia and the Philippines using USDC stablecoins directly. Creators can receive crypto payouts through Polygon or Solana into supported wallets like MetaMask or Phantom. Meta plans to expand stablecoin creator payments to over […]

Highlights: Ripple and OKX partnership brings RLUSD to more global traders and institutions. OKX users can trade RLUSD across over 280 pairs and selected derivatives. The deal may improve RLUSD liquidity and support wider stablecoin adoption. Ripple and OKX have […]