#stablecoin News & Analysis

Circle Proposes Emergency Rate Changes to Unstick Aave's Frozen USDC Pool

Coinbase taps UK‑regulated tGBP in local‑currency stablecoin push

Banks seek to slow down implementation of crypto's GENIUS Act on stablecoin oversight

B2B stablecoin tech provider Infinite rolls out banking services powered by Thiel-backed Erebor Bank

Crypto's great hope in Senate's Clarity Act still has a path to survive tight calendar

Tether’s $127.5M Drift bailout prompts USDC to USDT switch, stability questioned

Tether Asserts Stablecoin Dominance Over Circle's USDC Amid Major Crypto Hacks

Congressman’s PACE Act would plug fintechs directly into Fed rails

Binance lists CHIP token for USD.AI, boosting market confidence

Binance has listed the CHIP token in connection with USD.AI, a development expected to strengthen USD.AI's market position and credibility. The exchange listing typically signals institutional confidence and may catalyze increased investment flows into the USD.AI ecosystem.

Ripple CTO Emeritus Explains RLUSD Use Case, Freeze and Clawback Feature

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz discusses RLUSD's role as a settlement instrument, highlighting its utility in cross-border transactions. The commentary addresses freeze and clawback features that distinguish RLUSD from other stablecoins, reflecting Ripple's approach to regulatory compliance and institutional adoption.

Tether discloses nearly 2 million-share stake in Bitmain-linked Antalpha

Tether has disclosed a nearly 2 million-share stake in Antalpha, a Nasdaq-listed company with ties to mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain. Despite the disclosure, Antalpha's stock has declined over 27%, though its lending business reportedly continues to expand.

Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds

Tether invested $127.5 million in Drift, a derivatives trading platform on Solana, enhancing its position in the ecosystem while generating goodwill among Solana users. The move contrasts with criticism directed at Circle, a rival stablecoin issuer, for failing to freeze funds stolen in a recent hack.

Tempo’s ‘Zones’ sparks debate over privacy in crypto infrastructure

Tempo has launched 'Zones,' a feature enabling private, permissioned stablecoin transactions on its layer-1 blockchain targeting enterprises. The development has triggered criticism from the crypto community, with detractors arguing that the operator-controlled architecture reintroduces centralized trust mechanisms, potentially undermining core decentralization principles.

Singapore Gulf Bank launches USD–USDC stablecoin service on Solana

JPMorgan Projects CLARITY Act Could Pass Before Midterm Elections

Stablecoins Flow Back to Binance Amid Easing Macro Tensions

Solana stablecoin supply surges 15x to $3.8B, surpasses Ethereum in February volume

Tempo Unveils 'Zones' for Private Enterprise Stablecoin Transactions

Circle CEO says China could launch yuan stablecoin within 3 to 5 years as currency race heats up

Circle CEO Allaire sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ for yuan stablecoin: report

Bitcoin Policy Institute Maps Out Strategy For US Stablecoin Supremacy Across 5 Policy Areas

Tether backs Stablecoin Development Corporation’s $134 million private placement used to acquire SKY tokens

Tether has backed the Stablecoin Development Corporation's $134 million private placement to acquire SKY tokens, with the holding company now maintaining approximately 2.15 billion SKY tokens in its treasury. This strategic investment signals confidence in SKY token adoption and strengthens the capital position of the publicly-traded entity.

MegaETH's Brix Raises $5.5M, Announces Imminent Launch of Turkish Lira Stablecoin

MegaETH-backed startup Brix has raised $5.5M in funding to launch iTRY, a Turkish lira stablecoin, marking an expansion into emerging market real-world asset tokenization. The initiative targets underserved markets where stablecoin adoption could provide financial infrastructure alternatives.

Circle’s Allaire says no KRW stablecoin, but eyes South Korea expansion

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire ruled out launching a Korean won stablecoin currently but emphasized that privately-issued KRW tokens are essential for the market. Circle plans to expand in South Korea once regulatory clarity improves, signaling the company's strategic interest in the region despite near-term constraints.

Exclusive: Paxos Labs raises $12 million after startup spins off from veteran stablecoin issuer

Paxos Labs, a newly spun-off entity from stablecoin issuer Paxos, has raised $12 million in funding with CEO Charles Cascarilla leading both organizations. The spinoff represents a strategic separation that allows the labs division to operate independently while maintaining ties to its parent company's stablecoin infrastructure and expertise.