Pakistan has signed an agreement to explore the use of a U.S. dollar linked stablecoin for cross border payments, marking one of the first publicly disclosed cases of a sovereign…
Global discussions on tokenization and market structure are set to take center stage at Blockchain Summit 2026, where Nathanael Lim, Special Counsel at Mishcon de Reya, will moderate a high…
Institutional interest in stablecoins has grown steadily, but adoption has historically lagged behind experimentation. The primary constraint was not technology or demand, but uncertainty. For large financial institutions, unclear regulatory…
U.S. lawmakers from both parties have introduced a draft tax proposal aimed at updating how digital assets are treated under federal law, with specific relief measures for stablecoins and staking…
Monetary credibility has traditionally been defined by the strength of central banks, the consistency of policy, and confidence in sovereign currencies. Inflation control, fiscal discipline, and institutional independence were the…
Crypto exchange Bybit has relaunched its platform in the United Kingdom, restoring services after a two year absence that followed the introduction of stricter financial promotion rules by the Financial…
The US Federal Reserve has opened a public consultation on a proposed new type of account that would allow certain eligible institutions to access core payment services without receiving the…
Stablecoins once competed primarily on speed, accessibility, and market reach. In their early phase, growth was driven by network effects and convenience rather than regulatory alignment. This environment allowed multiple…
Stablecoins are often discussed as borderless financial instruments with the potential to operate seamlessly across jurisdictions. Early narratives emphasized global reach, suggesting that digital stability could transcend national boundaries and…
Stable assets have grown from niche financial instruments into mechanisms that interact directly with national payment systems and monetary frameworks. What initially appeared as a technical solution for digital transactions…