Stablecoin threats and tokenization are reshaping payments, deposits, and settlement, forcing traditional banks like JPMorgan to respond with onchain rails.
Polymarket replaces USDC.e with a USDC-backed token, reshaping its stablecoin exchange rails, custody flow, and market plumbing for faster settlement.
Zaheer Ebtikar joins Plasma as Split Capital winds down, marking a strategic shift from a crypto hedge fund model to a stablecoin startup focus.
Japan has emerged as one of the most structured and cautious regulators of stablecoins, creating a framework designed to prevent systemic risks while enabling controlled innovation in digital payments. The…
Hong Kong has missed its expected timeline for issuing the first batch of stablecoin licenses, as regulators continue to review applications under a newly established framework. Authorities had previously indicated…
Ripple has expanded the reach of its RLUSD stablecoin into the South Korean market through a new listing on Coinone, marking a significant step in its global growth strategy. The…
A consortium of 12 European banks is accelerating efforts to bring the euro onto blockchain infrastructure, warning that the absence of a strong euro based stablecoin could lead to increasing…
Tether has parted ways with two senior precious metals traders it recently hired from HSBC, signaling a shift in its expanding strategy beyond stablecoins as scrutiny around its reserves continues.…
Ripple has entered a strategic partnership with Convera, a global payments firm previously known as Western Union Business Solutions, to strengthen cross border payment capabilities using stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure.…
A16z Crypto has led a $10 million funding round in The Better Money Company, a startup aiming to solve one of the most persistent inefficiencies in the stablecoin ecosystem. The…