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Dollar-backed stablecoins can push local currencies lower, Bank of Korea study finds
Bank of Korea study links buyer pressure on Binance-paired currencies with local currency weakness.
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Stablecoins and digital money: issuers, reserves, regulatory requirements and payment deployments. The focus is issuer disclosures, regulator actions and real integrations — never yield promises.
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Para discussed wallets for AI agents and stablecoins
Para discusses wallets that give AI agents access to stablecoins with spending limits.
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OpenReserve Receives OCC Approval for Full National Bank License
OpenReserve has chosen a full-service bank license instead of the trust model used by many crypto companies.
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Tether sued over frozen USDT worth 42 million
The lawsuit concerns frozen USDT totaling 42 million; positions of the parties and the case status remain undisclosed.
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G20 Endorses Digital Assets and Defers Stablecoin Rules to FSB
G20 supported clearer conditions for digital assets but left cross-border rules for stablecoins to the Financial Stability Board.
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Mantle adds Paxos' USDG stablecoin to its network
Mantle has integrated the USDG stablecoin from Paxos and joined the Global Dollar Network's rewards structure.
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Вайоминг внедрил проверку резервов для Frontier Stable Token
The state commission connected reserve verification to the Frontier Stable Token, but the current issuance volume is far below the baseline forecast.
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Diameter Pay raises $10 million in Series A round
The Series A round was co-led by CMT Digital and Lightspeed Faction, but deal details and business specifics remain undisclosed.
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MAS Proposes Rules for Single-Currency Stablecoins
MAS has presented a draft amendment to introduce the single-currency stablecoin regime under Singapore's Payment Services Act.
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Kraken launches Fixed Rate Rewards with rates up to 6%
Kraken introduced a fixed-rate product offering up to 6% for eligible clients, but details regarding terms are not disclosed in the source.
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Sui Blog Describes Liquidity, Stablecoins, and Bitcoin in DeFi
Sui Blog described liquidity, stablecoin transfers, and Bitcoin access in Sui network DeFi in a single overview.
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Bitcoin Approaches 'Golden Cross,' USDT Supports Signal
Bitcoin is approaching a widely tracked technical signal, and USDT supports its positive interpretation. Data for a confident conclusion is currently insufficient.
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Citi and Goldman Join Forces to Issue a Dollar Stablecoin
Citi, Goldman, and 19 other companies are preparing a dollar stablecoin
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Circle Describes an Agent for Trading Analysis with Arrays Data
Circle describes a research agent that combines market data, USDC payments, and expense tracking.
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Tether Sued Over Freeze of 42,4 Million USDT
Two businessmen claim Tether restricted access to 42,4 million USDT before authorities obtained a seizure warrant.
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USDT0 launched on Stellar network for USDT liquidity access
USDT0 has appeared on the Stellar network; the source links the launch to payments, DeFi, and emerging markets.
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Félix Raises $200 Million from a16z to Develop USDC-Based Services
Félix raised $200 million led by a16z and plans to expand its USDC transfer infrastructure into lending and savings.
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Solana News reported on the movement of $4,7 trillion in stablecoins
Solana News cited the volume of stablecoin transfers over the past year and linked it to the growth of tokenized markets.
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Singapore Considers Recognizing Foreign-Issued Stablecoins
Singapore is reconsidering its previous focus on domestically issued stablecoins.
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21 financial institution plans to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin
21 financial institution plans to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin with subsequent expansion into G7 currencies
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Citi and Goldman Sachs join forces around the dollar stablecoin
Citi, Goldman Sachs and other financial organizations, according to CoinDesk, will focus on dollar settlements and are considering expansion into euros.
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Singapore proposes 100% reserves for stablecoin issuers
The rule package also provides a basis for recognizing foreign stablecoins.
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European Union imposes sanctions on 14 crypto platforms over Russia
Elliptic Insights reports EU sanctions against 14 crypto platforms, as well as new regulatory steps and delays in legislative initiatives in other jurisdictions.
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Ethena Pay offers 6% on savings and 5% card cashback
Ethena Pay offers dollar savings and card cashback, using Avalanche for settlements.
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Meta Launched USDC Payouts to Creators via Solana and Polygon
Meta is using USDC to pay individual content creators in four countries and plans to expand the program.
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Taiwan Enacts Law on Licensing Crypto Services and Stablecoins
Taiwan has established a licensing regime for crypto services and stablecoin regulation prior to 2027.
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Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report
Sberbank is considering ETH and USDT for collateralized crypto loans against the backdrop of a draft list from the Bank of Russia.
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Pablo Hernández de Cos questions stablecoins for payments
The BIS head linked stablecoins to limitations for large-scale payments, and the FSI study pointed to gaps in issuer rules.
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Crypto executives debate the currency for AI-agent payments
The crypto industry acknowledges the future need for AI agents to settle payments, but disagrees on what the payment instrument will be.
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Circle to Put USDC on Chelsea Jerseys for Three Chelsea Teams
USDC to appear on men's, women's and academy Chelsea jerseys from the start of the current season.
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Fun Coffee disappears after promising 278% annual yield in TRON network
BlockSec Research reports movement of 72,8 mln USDT through 99 addresses after the project vanished.
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Chelsea FC to feature USDC name on jerseys
USDC name will appear on Chelsea FC jerseys in the upcoming season, but partnership terms have not been disclosed.
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Circle launches USDC, EURC, CCTP, and Bridge Kit on Plasma
Circle announced the availability of USDC, EURC, CCTP, and Bridge Kit in Plasma for multi-currency and financial scenarios.
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Fireblocks describes Flow for accepting stablecoin payments
Fireblocks describes accepting stablecoin payments from wallets and exchanges without rebuilding checkout, but the details of the solution are not disclosed in the source.
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Visa signs agreement with Dunamu on stablecoin payments
Visa expands presence in South Korea through Upbit operator Dunamu
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Bitcoin rebounded to $80 000, accompanied by a rise in crypto equities
Bitcoin rebounded to $80 000, accompanied by a rise in crypto equities
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Dunamu and Visa to consider Open USD in future projects
Dunamu and Visa are considering collaboration in the field of stablecoins, with Open USD named as a potential component of future projects.
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SBI acquires 20% stake in Ajaib for $270 million to expand blockchain settlements
Japanese SBI, according to CoinDesk, is buying a stake in an Indonesian broker to develop blockchain settlements and a yen-pegged stablecoin.
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Circle to place USDC on Chelsea jersey in Premier League
USDC will appear on Chelsea's jersey in the Premier League for the first such deal, but the amount of the agreement is not disclosed.
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BIS analyzes rules for issuing stablecoins and kinds of activities
BIS Financial Stability Institute Research examined how access to stablecoin issuance and related services influence regulatory protective measures.
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Summer Mersinger rejected harm to community banks from Clarity Act
Blockchain Association rejected the claim that stablecoin rewards provisions will harm small banks.
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Public Citizen estimated losses in Trump's crypto projects at $4,7 billion
Public Citizen separately described the situation around USD1 and losses in other Trump-related crypto initiatives.
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Changpeng Zhao says Bitcoin could surpass gold
Zhao linked the prospects for Bitcoin and stablecoins to the future of the crypto market, but details of the statement were not disclosed.
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Britain Plans New Bank of England Objective for Stablecoins
The Bank of England will maintain financial stability as its priority, and an annual parliamentary report on the new objective is planned.
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Shinhan and Visa to test issuance and settlements in stablecoins
Shinhan Financial Group will test stablecoin operations on the Visa platform and develop AI models for payments.
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Revolut begins phased rollout of EURR stablecoin in Europe
Revolut has started a phased launch of its first euro-pegged stablecoin in three European countries.
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Revolut launches EURR euro stablecoin in three European markets
Revolut has launched EURR in three European markets; expansion across the EEA is expected this year
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Shinhan to Use Visa's Platform for Stablecoin Tests
Shinhan and Visa announced plans to test stablecoins in card and corporate payment scenarios.
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U.S. Banking Associations to Launch BankChain Alliance Network
U.S. state banking associations are targeting a 2027 launch of the BankChain Alliance for stablecoins, payments, and tokenized deposits.
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Standard Chartered to Begin Distribution of HKDAP Stablecoin
Standard Chartered is named the first bank distributor of HKDAP; settlements for a tokenized fund are scheduled for the fourth quarter.
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Casper and Payouts.com Target the Agent Payment Problem
Casper and Payouts.com combine spending controls with stablecoin settlements to address the trust problem in payments made by agents.
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Fasset raises $68illion and reaches $1illion valuation
The company raised $68illion in a Series C round led by SBI Group and achieved a $1illion valuation.
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Blockchain Association backs Treasury's proposed GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers
The Blockchain Association supported a narrow scope for identification requirements and requested clearer definitions.
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Bernstein believes Circle will continue to grow without the Clarity Act
Bernstein links Circle's future growth to USDC recovery and stablecoin market expansion
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Fasset reaches $1illion valuation following $68illion round
Fasset raised $68illion and achieved a $1illion valuation amid revenue growth and expansion of stablecoin payments.
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Crypto Card Spending Tops $1illion as Stablecoins Move Into Everyday Purchases
Crypto card spending has more than tripled over the past year, with USDC and USDT accounting for over 70% of transactions.
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Coinbase Calls AI System Payments an Early Era
Coinbase links the early stage of autonomous AI system payments to stablecoins, but the scale of the phenomenon remains undisclosed.
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X Explores Paying Creators in Stablecoins
Unchained reports on early and unconfirmed discussions amid a new structure for paying X creators.
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MiCA pushes USDT off regulated European platforms
MiCA restricts USDT availability on regulated European platforms, but global demand appears resilient so far
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Tether Invested $134illion in NovaBay, Linked to USDS
Protos links Tether's $134illion investment to NovaBay's transformation into a holding structure centered around USDS.
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X is exploring stablecoin payments to influencers and content providers
CoinDesk reports on ongoing negotiations regarding potential creator payouts in stablecoins.
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Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet
Bitcoin.com has added the UAE-registered USDU dollar stablecoin to its self-custodial wallet.
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Nexo Launches Regulated Crypto-Backed Credit in Australia
Nexo announced the launch of regulated credit lines backed by digital assets in Australia.
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Rain says stablecoins accepted by more than 100 000 merchants
Rain CEO linked the seller-obscured use of stablecoins to settlement via Visa.
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FASB Proposes Accounting Conditions for Stablecoins as Cash Equivalents
FASB links the accounting status of stablecoins to direct redemption and liquid reserves.
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Meow Combines Company Formation and Payments for AI Agents
Meow describes a service combining company formation, bank account applications, and payments across multiple payment instruments.
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FASB proposes treating certain stablecoins as cash equivalent
FASB has proposed accounting for certain stablecoins as cash equivalents, but details of the initiative remain undisclosed.
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US Treasury Proposes New GENIUS Act Rules for Stablecoins
Proposed US Treasury rules are discussed as a potential reason for revising Tether's listing on the US platform Coinbase.
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Patrick Witt Backs Clarity Act Ahead of First Vote
White House crypto adviser expresses optimism ahead of first scheduled vote on the bill.
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Polygon OMS Hosts Dollar Balances for Stablecoin Conversion
Polygon OMS has added the ability to hold dollars in advance for subsequent conversion into stablecoins.
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Cash App Expands Crypto Support via MoonPay
Eligible Cash App users will gain access to purchase ether, Solana, and USDT through MoonPay.
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Visa Seeks New Stablecoin Settlement Partner After BVNK Sale to Mastercard
Visa is looking for a new partner for stablecoin settlements following Mastercard's deal with BVNK.
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World Liberty Financial Works with Seller of Chinese AI Models
According to Unchained, World Liberty Financial is working with a Hong Kong-based seller of models from Chinese companies flagged by the U.S. administration.
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Deel Expands DLUSD Wallet to Over 80 Countries
The DLUSD wallet has expanded its geography beyond the US, UK, EU, and Australia.
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US Treasury Proposes Rules for Stablecoin Sales Starting 2027
The US Treasury has proposed defining the circle of legal stablecoin sellers for American clients, with measures set to begin in 2027.
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U.S. Treasury Proposes Rules for Offshore Stablecoins
The proposal links offshore stablecoin access to the U.S. with exchange-led verification.
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World Liberty Receives Conditional Charter for USD1 Issuance
Preliminary conditional approval from the OCC paves the way for the transfer of USD1 issuance from BitGo to the proposed World Liberty Trust Company.
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Galaxy lowers CLARITY Act odds to 10%
Galaxy links the low prospects for the CLARITY Act to unresolved questions and limited Senate working time.
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Tether Gets Audited, Ending Long-Running Criticism of the Stablecoin
Decrypt reported that Tether has passed an audit
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Deribit to change specifications for linear USDC contracts
Deribit announced updates to the price step, contract size, and minimum order size for linear USDC-perpetual contracts.
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RedotPay Reportedly Puts $1illion U.S. IPO Plan on Hold
The company declined to comment on its listing plans, and the reasons and timing for the potential pause remain undisclosed.
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Tether Completes Independent Audit of Reserves With KPMG
Tether has completed an audit of its reserves involving KPMG, reports Bitcoin Magazine.
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Tether заявила о положительном заключении KPMG по отчётности
Tether announced a positive KPMG opinion on its 2025 financial statements, but details of the audit are not disclosed in the source.
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Tether заявила о завершении аудита финансов USDT KPMG U.S.
Tether reported the completion of a financial review related to USDT, but details of the audit are absent from the available material.
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Anchorpoint launches HKDAP Hong Kong dollar stablecoin
Anchorpoint has launched HKDAP, with HashKey Exchange and OSL Group becoming its authorized distributors.
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Bank of England to Test Stablecoins and Digital Pounds in Trade
The Bank of England will examine the interoperability of stablecoins and digital pounds within a single trade payment.
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Reap Processes Approximately $6illion in Stablecoin Transactions Annually
Reap links an annual stablecoin card transaction volume of approximately $6illion to cross-border payment infrastructure built in Asia.
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HashKey begins beta distribution of Hong Kong-regulated HKDAP stablecoin
HashKey has started the beta distribution of the Hong Kong-regulated stablecoin HKDAP.
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Miden introduces USDCx for private stablecoin operations
Miden unveils USDCx for private transactions with selective data disclosure
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Slovenia joins EU's MiCA stablecoin register with first issuer Dinaro
Slovenia appears in the EU's MiCA stablecoin register via Dinaro; two new CASPs also included in the update.
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Anchorpoint begins institutional rollout of HKDAP stablecoin
Anchorpoint has moved HKDAP to an institutional rollout following licensing, with support from Standard Chartered.
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Bank of England to Test Stablecoins and Digital Pound
The Bank of England will examine a scenario where exporters receive stablecoins while importers settle payments in a potential digital pound.
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Rain Acquires Ansa to Expand Merchant Wallet Capabilities
Rain expands its payments division through the acquisition of Ansa, a developer of merchant wallets holding USD balances.
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Decta explores USDC settlements via OpenPayd infrastructure
Decta is exploring USDC settlements through OpenPayd's infrastructure, linking the initiative to accelerating international transfers and liquidity management.
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Steve Used USDC to Pay for Services and Make Predictions
Steve applied USDC to pay for services and predictions, but available data does not reveal the scale of the experiment.
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BitMEX Reduces Price Tick for BMEX_USDT Spot Pair
BitMEX Blog reported a reduction in minimum price ticks for the BMEX_USDT spot pair effective August 11, 2026, but new values are not specified in available materials.
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Ryan Rasmussen Calls Circle Undervalued Due to Stablecoins
Ryan Rasmussen links Circle's undervaluation to stablecoin growth and payment infrastructure development, but few details are available.
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Circle added ERC-1271 support in Gateway for USDC
Gateway added ERC-1271 support, linking programmable authorization with smart contracts and smart wallets.
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Circle launches support for USDC and CCTP on X Layer
Circle launched USDC and CCTP on X Layer, opening users’ access to cross-network transfers.
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Banks groups push for tougher stablecoin rules in CLARITY
Banking groups seek a stricter ban on rewards for storing stablecoins in the CLARITY bill.
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Crypto business converges with the banking model through reserves
The crypto industry is increasingly relying on reserves, treasury income, and balance-sheet management, but available details are insufficient to assess the scale of the trend.
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Lawson accepted a payment of 322 yen in JPYC stablecoin
Lawson's checkout in Tokyo accepted payment in JPYC through the store's existing infrastructure without a separate terminal.
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IMF representative linked domestic stablecoins to demand for dollar-backed tokens
IMF representative linked the development of domestic stablecoins to a potential rise in interest in dollar-backed tokens.
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BlackRock expands tokenized cash with new blockchain-based money market offerings
BlackRock introduced new blockchain money market funds that are intended to meet the reserve requirements for payment stablecoins in the US.
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Crypto Cards Hit Record 748,7 in July
July transaction volume reached a record high, but available data does not reveal its structure.
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Visa expands stablecoin payouts via Visa Direct
Eligible Visa Direct clients can pre-fund accounts and send payouts in stablecoins through Zerohash-linked infrastructure.
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BlockSec Research Compiled a Freeze Map for Seven Stablecoins
BlockSec Research mapped seven stablecoins by freeze capability and linked this parameter to liquidity trade-offs.
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USDT Freeze: BlockSec Identifies Four Causes
BlockSec Research links USDT inaccessibility to issuer, exchange, recipient address, or compliance checks.
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How to Unfreeze USDT on Binance: 5-Step Playbook
BlockSec Research links the freezing of USDT on Binance to exchange verifications, not to on-chain blocking by Tether.
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Circle Obtains New York State Trust Charter for Stablecoin Issuance
The USDC issuer has added a state license to its federal approval, strengthening its regulatory foundation weeks after gaining national trust bank status.
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Tether Reports $1,5illion Profit and Halves Reserve Buffer
The largest stablecoin issuer increased its gold and bitcoin holdings in the second quarter, despite a reduction in its total reserve coverage volume.
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Bank of Italy finds no consistent cost advantage for stablecoin remittances
The study shows that main costs are linked to fiat conversion, not blockchain fees.
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Uniswap Launches Earn Feature for USDC, USDT, and ETH
Users of the Uniswap web app and wallet can now earn yield on assets through integration with Morpho.
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Banks Shift to Stablecoin Services Due to Settlement Speed
According to Elliptic Blog, instant cross-border transfers are stimulating the financial sector to develop infrastructure around stablecoins.
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Sanctions Halted the Ruble Stablecoin A7A5
The Elliptic Blog reports that coordinated actions by the US, UK, and EU reduced the token's turnover by 96%.
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Kraken launches fixed rates up to 7% for US investors
The exchange offers locked yields on cash and stablecoins to accredited clients without active management.
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Polygon Releases Guide to Integrating Stablecoins via Open Money Stack
New material describes a four-layer on-chain payment architecture and the role of a unified stack in combining gateways, wallets, and settlements.
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Humanitarian Payments Council Discusses Stablecoin Adoption in Washington
The third annual summit gathered industry leaders to explore ways to enhance aid efficiency through digital technologies.