STABLECOINS
A16z Crypto Launches $2.2B Fund Targeting Stablecoins and Tokenization
Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.2B for its fifth crypto fund, focusing on stablecoins, perpetual futures, and tokenized assets amid venture capital's ongoing interest in blockchain.
Ripple CEO Warns CLARITY Act Faces Deadline Amid Senate Delays
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the CLARITY Act's fate hinges on Senate action within two weeks, as midterms loom.
Tennessee Bankers Association Partners With Stablecore for Crypto Solutions
Tennessee's banking group selects Stablecore to provide crypto infrastructure, enabling stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and lending for 175 regional banks.
Circle Comments on OCC's GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
Circle weighs in on the OCC's proposed GENIUS Act rules, pushing for strong U.S. standards to guide global stablecoin adoption.
Bank of Italy Urges EU to Explore Tokenized SEPA Payments
Bank of Italy calls for tokenization of SEPA payments to maintain euro dominance in digital finance as ECB pilots DLT initiatives.
Polygon (MATIC) Adds Privacy Payments, Targets Institutions
Polygon unveils private stablecoin payments using zero-knowledge proofs, aiming to attract institutional adoption for onchain transactions.
Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana (SOL)
Western Union debuts USDPT, a Solana-based stablecoin for cross-border payments, starting in Bolivia and the Philippines, with plans for global expansion.
Pendle Effect Spurs Explosive Growth in Stablecoin Demand
Pendle Finance's tokenized yield markets drive stablecoin adoption, with assets like USDe and USR seeing surges in holders and supply.
A16z Says 'Stablecoin' Term Outdated as Sector Hits $321B
Andreessen Horowitz's Robert Hackett calls for a rethink on the term 'stablecoin,' arguing the technology has evolved into core financial infrastructure.
How AI in the Agentic Economy Could Reshape Banking
AI-driven economic activity is challenging banks to redefine roles in trust, programmable money, and risk governance. Here's what that means.
USDC and Circle's CCTP Go Live on Pharos Blockchain
USDC and Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) are now supported on the Pharos blockchain, enabling crosschain transfers and institutional-grade DeFi apps.
Stablecoin Volume Drops 19% Despite Supply Growth
Stablecoin transfer volume fell 19% to $8.31T in April 2026, even as supply rose 2% to $305.29B. What this signals for on-chain activity.
HKMA Warns of Fraudulent Tokens Claiming Stablecoin Links
The HKMA has warned against tokens falsely linked to licensed stablecoin issuers HSBC and Standard Chartered.
EU Expands Sanctions, Fully Bans Russian Crypto Platforms & CBDC
The EU’s 20th sanctions package targets Russian crypto exchanges, stablecoins, and the digital ruble to curb sanctions evasion.
Stablecoins Reshape Global Finance with Onchain Infrastructure
Stablecoins are driving a financial overhaul with faster payments, cross-border efficiency, and a new onchain stack for global banking and credit.