STABLECOINS
Consumer Crypto Hits $979B in Q1 2026 Amid Daily Use Surge
Crypto adoption shifts focus to payments, stablecoins, and identity as Q1 2026 retail activity hits $979B, down 11% YoY but with real-world growth.
US Banks Shift Digital Asset Focus to Infrastructure Over ROI
US banks move past 'why crypto?' to tackle infrastructure for stablecoins and tokenized assets, with tech strategy now driving decisions.
Tether-Backed Oobit Expands Crypto Payments to Colombia
Oobit launches its crypto payments platform in Colombia, tapping into Latin America's growing stablecoin adoption for retail transactions.
Circle Expands USDC Role on Hyperliquid Amid Staking Move
Circle integrates USDC on Hyperliquid, expands staking with 500,000 HYPE tokens, and reinforces cross-chain liquidity infrastructure.
BoE May Ease Stablecoin Rules Amid Industry Pushback
The Bank of England is reevaluating caps and reserve rules for UK stablecoins after backlash, aiming to balance innovation with financial stability.
Societe Generale Expands Tokenized Stablecoin Use on Canton
Societe Generale deploys EURCV, USDCV stablecoins on Canton Network, advancing tokenized collateral and repo financing infrastructure.
Paybis Secures MiCA, PSD2 Licenses in Latvia for Stablecoin Push
Paybis becomes the first in Latvia to hold both MiCA and PSD2 licenses, enabling regulated crypto services and stablecoin infrastructure.
Senate Reviews 100+ Amendments to Crypto Bill Amid Tensions
Over 100 amendments filed for Senate crypto bill markup, addressing stablecoins, ethics, and developer protections. Key debates ahead.
JPMorgan Unveils Tokenized Money Market Fund for Stablecoins
JPMorgan files for 'OnChain Liquidity-Token Money Market Fund' on Ethereum, targeting stablecoin issuers with a $1M minimum investment.
Injective (INJ)USDC Adopted as Cosmos and dYdX Stablecoin Standard
Injective (INJ)USDC becomes the canonical stablecoin across Cosmos and dYdX, solidifying Injective as a major blockchain for stablecoin issuance.
Bakkt Revenue Drops 77% in Q1 Amid Stablecoin Strategy Shift
Bakkt's Q1 revenue fell 77% as it pivots to stablecoin infrastructure, acquiring DTR and partnering with Zoth to target $1B in payment volumes.
Solana (SOL) Hits Record 167M Token Holders Amid Institutional Growth
In April 2026, Solana (SOL) saw record adoption with 167M token-holder addresses, $2.5B in tokenized assets, and deepened institutional commitments.
Banks Push Senators to Limit Stablecoin Yield Ahead of Vote
The ABA urges banks to lobby senators against stablecoin yield provisions before the May 14 Senate vote on the CLARITY Act.
Digital Asset Inflows Hit $857.9M, Bitcoin Tops $80K
Digital asset fund inflows surged to $857.9M, with Bitcoin leading at $706.1M after stablecoin legislation clarity boosts market sentiment.
Sui (SUI) Jumps 50% on Staking Surge and Stablecoin Plans
Sui's native token (SUI) surged 50% after institutional staking and the announcement of zero-fee stablecoin transfers and private transaction features.
