Stablecoins were initially adopted because they offered convenience and stability within digital markets. Early users focused on usability and price consistency, often paying little attention to what sat behind the…
Stablecoins first gained attention because of their promise to maintain a stable value. The peg was the central feature, designed to reduce volatility and make digital assets usable for payments…
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken its first concrete step toward supervising bank issued stablecoins by proposing a formal application framework for depository institutions seeking to operate stablecoin…
Superstate, the crypto-focused fintech platform founded by Robert Leshner, has launched on-chain Direct Issuance Programs, allowing public companies to raise capital by issuing tokenized shares directly to investors paying in…
Tether has frozen $3.3 billion in USDT across Ethereum and Tron blockchains between 2023 and 2025, revealing a high-velocity enforcement model that contrasts sharply with USDC’s more measured approach. Circle,…
Stripe has rolled out support for USD-pegged stablecoin payments across Ethereum, Polygon, and Base networks, enabling businesses to process USDC, USDP, and USDG transfers through a single platform. While the…
The International Monetary Fund’s latest report warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could influence currency stability in emerging markets by facilitating currency substitution and cross-border capital flows. While stablecoins allow users to…
Exodus, the crypto wallet firm long recognized for its self-custodial solutions, announced the upcoming launch of Exodus Pay in early 2026, signaling a significant expansion into real-world payments with stablecoins.…
Shares of crypto treasury firm Twenty One Capital opened to significant losses following its debut on public markets, highlighting ongoing volatility in the digital asset sector. The company, which emerged…
Spot crypto contracts moving onto CFTC registered exchanges mark a structural shift in how digital assets integrate with the regulated side of US financial markets. The announcement introduces a new…