Thailand’s SEC gives Tether and USDC the green light for digital trades
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of the largest two stablecoin assets, Tether (USDT) and...
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Tether promises full audit with new CFO as transparency continually questioned
Tether has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency by pledging to complete a “full audit” following the appointment of Simon McWilliams...
Japan ushers in stablecoin era with SBI VC Trade’s landmark license and planned USDC listing
SBI VC Trade has become Japan’s first company to receive official approval to handle stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC), marking...
US financial giants Bank of America look to enter stablecoin market as PayPal advances PYUSD
Traditional financial giants Bank of America and PayPal are making bold moves in the stablecoin sector, signaling the rising institutional...
Circle CEO says US dollar-pegged stablecoins should be registered in the US
Circle co-founder Jeremy Allaire has called for US dollar-pegged stablecoin issuers to be registered in the United States, emphasizing the...
Tether CEO alleges rivals aim to ‘kill’ USDT through legal and legislative channels
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has voiced concerns that the company’s rivals are leveraging legal and regulatory tactics to destabilize the...
Neobank Infini celebrates $50M TVL, then suffers $49.5M USDC exploit due to former insider
Infini, a stablecoin-focused neo-bank, suffered an exploit that resulted in a loss of approximately $49.5 million in USDC.Blockchain security firm...
Kraken, Crypto.com among exchanges planning stablecoin launches in EU
Kraken and Crypto.com are among crypto exchanges developing their own stablecoins in response to the EU’s new regulatory framework, which...
SEC approves Figures Markets’ new yield-bearing stablecoin YLDS
Figure Markets has launched YLDS, a yield-bearing stablecoin registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).According to a Feb....
StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT launch joint venture to develop Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin
Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong arm (SCBHK), in collaboration with Animoca Brands and telecom firm HKT, announced a joint venture to...
Robinhood CEO says ‘innovation-friendly’ US crypto policies a ‘tailwind’ for firm’s future
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said the crypto-friendly environment gaining shape in the US would be a “tailwind” for the firm’s...
Tether’s new AI tech translates brain signals into speech
Stablecoin issuer Tether is advancing its AI initiatives with a focus on translating brain signals into speech.In a Feb. 6...
CFTC launches pilot program for tokenized stablecoin collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a pilot program to explore tokenized non-cash collateral, including stablecoins, within regulated derivatives...
Senator Bill Hagerty pushes for stablecoin regulatory framework
Senator Bill Hagerty intends to introduce legislation on Feb. 4 to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins, Bloomberg News reported.The...
DeFi in 2025 promises smart accounts and AI-driven trading evolution
The following is a guest post by Lukas Schor, Co-Founder of Safe.2024 has been a pivotal year for DeFi. Practical...
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin crosses $3 trillion in trading within a month
The stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) surpassed $3.02 trillion in total trading activity just over a month after its debut on...
Crypto.com delists USDT and other tokens to comply with MiCA
Crypto.com will be delisting Tether’s USDT stablecoin by Jan. 31 as part of efforts to comply with Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets...
ECB urged to fast-track digital euro amid Trump’s stablecoin push
ECB board member Piero Cipollone said the European Central Bank (ECB) must accelerate efforts to launch a digital euro in...
Tether, TRON, and TRM freeze $26 million in European money laundering crackdown
The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a joint task force formed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs—has frozen $26.4 million...
Taiwan’s FSC outlines regulatory path for bank-issued stablecoins
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has unveiled plans to allow banks to issue stablecoins as part of a comprehensive regulatory...
Justin Sun’s Tron eyes wider market influence with ‘zero-fee’ stablecoin framework
Tron founder Justin Sun has outlined ambitious plans to revolutionize stablecoin transactions by eliminating fees.According to a Jan. 23 statement...
Circle acquires RWA issuer Hashnote, partners with DRW to enhance USDC liquidity
Circle announced on Jan. 21 the acquisition of the tokenization firm Hashnote, the issuer of the USYC token. Additionally, the...