#stablecoins

Highlights: Japan-based convenience store Lawson has disclosed plans to begin a stablecoin payment trial at its stores. The trial phase will begin in early August and will allow users to pay for products using a smartphone wallet. Lawson said the […]

Highlights: The IMF says dollar stablecoins can improve access to foreign currency when official exchange channels fall short. Market stress could push more people into stablecoins and increase pressure on local currencies. Better rules for stablecoins can reduce financial risks […]

Highlights: TRON’s USDT supply reached a record $90.3 billion despite weakness across the wider stablecoin market. TRON added $2 billion in USDT last month and led all networks in yearly transfer volume. Stablecoins processed $8.82 trillion in real transactions during […]

Highlights: Metaplanet, Metaplanet Securities, JPYC and Progmat are studying Bitcoin-backed digital credit products for Japan’s broader financial market. The project may use security tokens for ownership and JPYC for interest, distribution and repayment payments. The initiative remains in early study, […]

Highlights: Ethereum Institutional launched as a non-profit to help major finance firms build on Ethereum. The group takes over Ethereum Foundation outreach and already claims more than 500 institutional relationships. Ethereum says its network leads in stablecoins and tokenized assets, […]

Highlights: Taiwan just passed a major law bringing crypto exchanges, custody firms, and lenders under clear regulation. Crypto platforms must now keep customer money separate from company funds, and stablecoins need official approval. Fraud or price manipulation can now mean […]

Highlights: BIS warned stablecoins may create run risks outside traditional bank protections and oversight systems. BIS urged stricter rules for non-bank finance as digital assets and private credit grow. The report said AI cyber threats and global market pressure could […]

Last week, the crypto market saw major treasury buys, regulatory changes, token recovery plans, and infrastructure changes. Institutions increased their exposure to Ethereum and Bitcoin while governments ramped up oversight in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Meanwhile, blockchain teams […]

Highlights: The Bank of England removed proposed ownership caps and replaced them with a £40 billion issuance limit for systemic stablecoins. The Bank of England stablecoin framework allows issuers to hold up to 70% of reserves in short-term government debt. […]

Highlights: Toss Bank signed South Korea’s first direct internet-bank partnership with Solana Foundation for blockchain finance. They will test Solana-based global remittance and settlement infrastructure through a proof of concept. The deal also covers stablecoins and tokenized assets as South […]

Highlights: The Hazel token changes from a bank deposit to a stablecoin when users move it outside the Hazel network. Custodia and Vantage want community banks and credit unions to offer blockchain payments without losing customer deposits. Banks are increasing […]

Highlights: CZ urged governments to tokenize stock markets and open local shares to global buyers. He also called for sovereign stablecoins to expand national currencies across blockchain networks globally. CZ said he is meeting Asian leaders and regulators to support […]