#stablecoins

Highlights: XRP Ledger stablecoin supply has exceeded $568 million after doubling since December. Smaller XRP wallets have reached 5.66 million, showing continued growth in retail participation. XRP open interest has dropped sharply from $4.05 billion to around $2.32 billion in […]

Highlights: Lawmakers are debating stablecoin yield rules under the CLARITY Act, focusing on returns and deposit risks. The proposal blocks passive yield but allows rewards tied to transfers and platform use. Banks have warned of deposit shifts, while crypto firms […]

Highlights: Senator Tim Scott said a compromise on stablecoin yield may arrive later this week. The CLARITY Act remains delayed because of disagreement over yield-bearing stablecoins. He said lawmakers are still discussing ethics, DeFi, and other key issues. A long-running […]

Highlights: Stablecoins reduce cross-border payment costs in emerging markets where fees can reach up to 8%. Most transfer costs come from banking infrastructure rather than currency conversion in global payment systems. Stablecoins enable faster dollar transfers with near-zero fees compared […]

Highlights: Ripple has expanded its services in Brazil as it pushes to empower financial firms with all they need to compete in the modern financial system. The payment company said it now supports diverse financial services, including asset storage, trading […]

Highlights: PayPal has expanded PYUSD access from the US and UK to 70 countries. The rollout supports cheaper cross-border transfers, digital dollar balances, and wallet use. PYUSD rewards, wider payment use, and fast market cap growth support adoption. PayPal has […]

Highlights: The Australian Senate has supported a crypto bill that would require digital asset platforms to obtain a financial services license to operate. Industry groups support clearer rules but warn that some definitions may affect wallet and infrastructure providers. The […]

Highlights: Recent data shows that stablecoins are becoming a core layer of on-chain financial activity. Their use now spans trading, payments, remittances, and DeFi services. The market has reached around $300 billion, led mainly by USDT and USDC. Stablecoins are […]

Highlights: FDIC is planning rules to block stablecoin deposit insurance under the GENIUS Act. Stablecoin holders will not receive the $250,000 protection given to bank deposits. Regulators are seeking public comments as banks warn stablecoins could pull money from deposits. […]

Highlights: Chris Giancarlo said CLARITY Act delays could slow U.S. banks’ digital finance shift. He said while banks wait for clarity, global competitors could move ahead faster. He added that interim agency rules may help, but they cannot replace lasting […]

Highlights: Florida lawmakers have made history by approving a state-based framework for stablecoin operations.  The new bill is awaiting the governor’s signature to become law in Florida.  The new legislation focuses mainly on ensuring safe utilization of stablecoins. Florida Lawmakers […]

Highlights: Banks rejected the stablecoin rewards deal, and talks on the crypto market bill stalled again. Crypto companies say rewards help attract users, while banks fear that stablecoins could draw funds from deposits. Lawmakers are facing limited time to pass […]