Theme Stablecoin

Tether is on a trajectory that could elevate it to become the most profitable crypto company in history. All the details here!

SWIFT explores blockchain for its interbank messaging system, aiming to improve efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance.

What if stablecoins, meant to embody stability, became a threat to global financial balance? In a recent report, Moody’s Ratings warns against their growing adoption, especially in emerging countries. These assets, now used far beyond traditional crypto circles, could weaken central banks' control, erode bank deposits, and cause systemic shocks.

Nine major European banks join forces for a simple and ambitious bet: a euro stablecoin, tailored for MiCA, designed from the start for on-chain uses. The consortium includes ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, DekaBank, UniCredit, SEB, CaixaBank, and Raiffeisen Bank International. First issuance targeted: second half of 2026.

After losing its top position to Tron in March, Ethereum has surged back to reclaim its place as the leading network for USDT, with its supply reaching $80 billion. Although both networks maintained high supply levels of roughly $75–$80 billion for most of the year, this reversal signals a key shift in infrastructure preferences.

Bloomberg sources report that Tether Holdings SA is in private discussions to raise roughly $20 billion—a move that could push the USDT stablecoin issuer’s valuation to about $500 billion. If finalized, the deal would position Tether among the world’s most highly valued private companies.

When a central bank teams up with Solana and Mastercard to create a stablecoin, it means crypto is no longer reserved for geeks. Kazakhstan is quietly forging its path.

Economy: JPMorgan anticipates tensions on the Fed and integrates stablecoins without fearing for its deposits. We tell you more here!

For the first time, Washington speaks with one voice on crypto. After years of partisan deadlocks and ideological battles, Democrats and Republicans are finally breaking their divides to build a common regulatory framework. Twelve Democratic senators have just announced their support for negotiations, accelerating the implementation of a law that could redefine the future of a market worth more than 4 trillion dollars.

AnchorX and BDACS have launched AxCNH and KRW1, stablecoins pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan and South Korean won, aiming to streamline cross-border payments and expand digital currency adoption.

The tokenized dollar machine has been reignited. Following the 25 basis points cut decided by the Fed on September 17, Tether accelerated the issuance of USDT. In total, 5 billion minted in eight days, including an additional 1 billion on September 19 on Ethereum, according to Onchain Lens. The timing is no coincidence: when the cost of money falls, the thirst for liquidity in crypto markets rises instantly.

Washington goes back to the drawing board. The US Treasury opens a new comment window to transform the GENIUS Act, the future framework law on payment stablecoins, into applicable rules. The stated objective is to secure the use of tokenized dollars while maintaining a workable playground for crypto innovation. Let's get into the specifics.

Ron Morrow of the Bank of Canada highlights the rapid growth of stablecoins and calls for clear rules to ensure safe and reliable digital payments.

Native Markets has won the race to issue and manage Hyperliquid’s dollar stablecoin after securing the USDH ticker following a heated week-long bidding process. The governance contest, which saw top industry players like Paxos and BitGo place bids, has sparked several reactions among many within the crypto industry.

The cryptocurrency sector keeps surprising. Tether, already known for its USDT stablecoin, has just announced the launch of a new player: USAT. This dollar-backed stablecoin stands out with a clear ambition: to comply with new American legislation while consolidating the greenback's influence in the digital age. But the real surprise comes from its leadership: Bo Hines, former White House crypto advisor, now leads this strategic project.

The stablecoin market has reached $301 billion, but reported figures vary across platforms as growth continues.

Chinese firms may face restrictions on stablecoin activity, affecting their role in the city’s digital asset market.

Boom of RWA in crypto: +11% in one week. Focus on this revolution led by Ethereum and BlackRock.

New project: a crypto bank could be launched in Russia. We deliver all the details in this article.

While the Fed blows hot and cold, the whales are dozing off… and here come the stablecoins, discreet stewards of the crypto market, imposing themselves as masters of the party.

From Moscow, allegations are multiplying. A close advisor to Vladimir Putin claims that Washington uses stablecoins and gold to lighten the overwhelming burden of a public debt now exceeding 37 trillion dollars. A strategy that, if confirmed, could disrupt the balance of global finance.

The disappearance of a few thousand bitcoins from a balance sheet is enough to fuel controversies. This weekend, the issuer of USDT found itself at the center of a media whirlwind: did it secretly sell its BTC? Some saw a strategic shift there. However, behind the seemingly worrying figures, another reality emerges, much more nuanced, and above all, revealing the discreet movements of a giant in crypto finance.

The President of the European Central Bank steps up against dollar-backed stablecoins. During a conference in Frankfurt, Christine Lagarde demanded "firm" guarantees for any foreign issuer wishing to operate in the EU. A strong signal of European fears regarding the growing influence of the greenback in cross-border digital payments.

Tron has just announced a landmark measure: a 60% reduction in its network fees. This decision was validated by a community vote and confirmed by Justin Sun. It aims to make transactions on its network more accessible after a period when costs had significantly increased.

Tether, undisputed giant of stablecoins, backtracks on a decision that shook the crypto ecosystem in July. While it planned to end support for USDT on five historic blockchains, the issuer ultimately grants an unexpected reprieve to its users. Why this reversal, and what does it reveal about Tether's strategy in the face of regulatory challenges and competition?

PetroChina is exploring the use of yuan-backed stablecoins for cross-border oil trade as Hong Kong rolls out a new licensing framework, while China weighs regulatory clarity for digital assets in international settlements.

While some still dream of Bitcoin at $200,000, Mastercard slips the USDC under the rug and pays the bill in stablecoin... Quietly, but surely.

On-chain report shows that stablecoin deposits on cryptocurrency exchange Binance have surpassed $1.65 billion. Such massive user deposits are generally known to precede increased appetite for spot assets, especially after recent market sell-offs. Interestingly, this move comes as Bitcoin crumbles under the weight of whale sheddings and heavy liquidations.