Tether’s Risky Carry Trade Intensifies Bitcoin Bets Amid Fed Rate Hopes, Reigniting Solvency Scrutiny
The Tether carry trade is escalating Bitcoin bets amid Fed rate-cut hopes, but renewed scrutiny on USDT’s solvency raises market stability concerns.
New York’s Landmark USDC UBI Pilot: Bridging Crypto and Community Finance in 2025
New York’s USDC UBI pilot empowers low-income residents with crypto-based aid, showcasing stablecoins’ potential for financial inclusion & efficient social welfare in 2025.
PBOC Intensifies Crypto Crackdown, Declaring All Virtual Currencies and Stablecoins Illegal
China’s central bank (PBOC) reiterates its stringent stance, declaring all virtual currency and stablecoin activities illegal, signaling a firm regulatory future.
U.S. Bank Pioneers Custom Stablecoin on Stellar Network with PwC & SDF, Signaling New Era for Enterprise Blockchain
U.S. Bank launches a custom stablecoin pilot on the Stellar network, partnering with PwC & SDF. Signals major institutional adoption of blockchain for payments & asset tokenization.
Uzbekistan’s 2026 Stablecoin Payments Plan: A Bold Leap for National Crypto Adoption
Uzbekistan plans to integrate stablecoins for official payments by 2026 within a regulatory sandbox, marking a major step towards national crypto adoption and economic modernization.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to EMEA, Bolstering Crypto’s Mainstream Payment Role
Visa expands stablecoin settlement to Europe, Middle East, and Africa, accelerating mainstream crypto integration and efficient cross-border payments.
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Gains Key Institutional Approval in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gets approved for institutional use in Abu Dhabi Global Market, boosting regulated digital asset adoption and market cap.
Tether’s USDT0 Goes Omnichain on Mantle: Bybit Partnership Boosts Interoperability and Liquidity
Tether’s USDT0 expands to Mantle via Bybit, boosting omnichain liquidity & interoperability. A significant step for stablecoin utility and DeFi growth.
Tether Becomes World’s Largest Private Gold Holder Outside Central Banks
Tether, issuer of USDT, is now the largest private gold holder outside central banks, signaling a major shift in stablecoin reserve strategy and global finance.
KakaoBank Enters Stablecoin Race with ‘Kakao Coin’ Project, Signaling Intensified Institutional Adoption
KakaoBank is developing ‘Kakao Coin,’ a new stablecoin project, signaling growing institutional interest in digital currencies and intensifying the stablecoin race.