#stablecoin News & Analysis

Hyundai becomes first major South Korean company to introduce internal stablecoin transfers

Aave rolls out vaults for yield-hungry fintech investors

Sony secures conditional approval to set up U.S. stablecoin trust bank

Former Tether investment chief is looking to sell part of his stake in the stablecoin giant: Bloomberg

Circle’s USDC is leaving Tether behind in the stablecoin volume race, new data from Visa shows

This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree

US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses that moved over $1.4 million

Jefferies warns against buying the dip in Circle as Open USD raises new competition fears

French banking giant Crédit Agricole rolls out euro stablecoin, EURXT

Why OpenUSD's 'real threat' that tanked Circle stock still faces a steep uphill battle for adoption

Circle slides 8% as Stripe, Coinbase and BlackRock back rival stablecoin network

MetaMask launches Money Account with stablecoin yield and spending in one wallet

UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements

Wall Street's BNY expands stablecoin services for institutions, starting with Circle's USDC

Tether putting $23 billion gold stockpile to work with bullion-backed loans

Weekly Project Updates: Sophon Migrates to Base, Berachain Forks to Drop BGT, Synthetix to Phase Out sUSD, etc

Polymarket's pUSD stablecoin has exceeded $500 million in total supply with over one million holders, signaling growing adoption of prediction market infrastructure. This milestone reflects increasing user engagement in decentralized betting and forecasting platforms.

Bolivia shifts to flexible exchange-rate system after 15 years, reshaping crypto landscape

Bolivia has abandoned its fixed exchange-rate system after 15 years in favor of a flexible rate mechanism, a significant macroeconomic shift that could reduce demand for cryptocurrencies as alternative stores of value and reshape stablecoin adoption patterns across Latin America.

Ripple deploys CLARITY truck as Senate delay clouds crypto bill

Ripple has launched a mobile advertising campaign featuring the CLARITY truck to promote the CLARITY Act as the legislation faces delays and reduced momentum in Congress following the Senate recess. The company's escalating public advocacy efforts underscore the crypto industry's push for clearer regulatory frameworks, though competing legislative priorities have narrowed the bill's path to passage.

Tether-pegged USDT0 stablecoin crosses $100 billion transaction volume milestone

USDT0, a stablecoin backed 1:1 by Tether (USDT), has achieved $100 billion in transaction volume while becoming the third-largest holder of USDT itself. This milestone reflects growing adoption of derivative stablecoin protocols and highlights the expanding infrastructure built around the dominant stablecoin ecosystem.

XRP Takes Over Ethereum: Ripple USD Flippening Officially Happens at $801 Million Supply

XRP Ledger has surpassed Ethereum in total Ripple USD (RLUSD) supply, marking a significant shift in stablecoin distribution across blockchains. The flippening occurred as RLUSD supply reached $801 million, with XRP Ledger now leading in the adoption and circulation of Ripple's native stablecoin offering.

Polymarket’s pUSD surpasses $500M in market value as platform overhaul gains traction

Polymarket's native stablecoin pUSD has reached $500M in market value amid a broader platform overhaul, reflecting growing adoption of stablecoins within decentralized prediction markets and DeFi infrastructure. This milestone demonstrates increased confidence in Polymarket's ecosystem and highlights how stablecoins are becoming critical liquidity mechanisms for on-chain financial platforms.

Binance USDT holdings surpass BTC holdings as stablecoin balances shift

Binance's USDT holdings have surpassed its BTC holdings, reflecting a significant shift in stablecoin positioning on the exchange. While this reallocation may signal growing investor confidence in market conditions, it simultaneously introduces downside risk exposure if Bitcoin prices decline sharply.

Ripple used Ethereum to list its RLUSD stablecoin in Japan

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin achieved regulatory approval in Japan as the country's first Type 4 instrument, but the approved version operates exclusively on the Ethereum blockchain rather than Ripple's native XRP Ledger. This regulatory milestone for RLUSD in a major market comes with the ironic constraint of requiring Ethereum infrastructure.

Trump’s Housing Bill Delay Stalls Federal CBDC Prohibition Until 2030

Trump has delayed a housing bill containing a federal CBDC prohibition clause, pushing the restriction's implementation to 2030 by conditioning passage on Congress first enacting the SAVE America Act. While the CBDC ban is postponed, stablecoin protections within the legislation remain intact, preserving regulatory clarity for alternative digital assets.

Synthetix Founder Takes Blame For sUSD Problems As Protocol Eyes Basis-Vault Fix

Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has publicly acknowledged mismanagement contributing to sUSD stablecoin problems, as the protocol explores a Basis-Vault fix to address underlying issues. This admission signals accountability within the protocol and indicates active efforts to stabilize the sUSD peg and restore investor confidence.