STABLECOINS
Banking Circle Expands Stablecoin Settlement Services with CASP License
Banking Circle launches stablecoin settlement services with MiCA-compliant assets, joining Europe's competitive regulated crypto market.
Stablecoins Hit $33T Volume in 2025, Ripple (XRP) Pushes Multi-Asset Infrastructure
Global stablecoin transaction volume hit $33T in 2025. Ripple (XRP) argues payments infrastructure must embrace multi-asset capabilities to stay competitive.
Stablecoins Shift from Speculation to Payments Infrastructure
Stablecoins are evolving into core financial infrastructure, with $4.5T in Q1 2026 volume and growing use in local payments and commerce.
Morgan Stanley Launches Stablecoin Reserves Fund Amid Rising Demand
Morgan Stanley unveils a compliant stablecoin reserves fund, allowing issuers to earn interest while aligning with GENIUS Act regulations.
Stablecoins Evolve Into Financial Infrastructure, $283B Market Cap
Stablecoins are transforming from mere settlement tools to essential financial infrastructure, with a $283.7B market cap as of Sept. 2025.
Stablecoins Reshape Banks, PSPs, and VASPs with Onchain Payments
Stablecoins like USDC are transforming financial institutions through real-time settlement, programmable finance, and 24/7 liquidity options.
What ‘Fully Backed’ Means for Stablecoins Like USDT and USDC
Stablecoins claim to be 'fully backed,' but asset quality, verification, and regulatory standards vary. Here's what traders need to know.
Banking Group Seeks Delay on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
American Bankers Association requests 60-day extension to comment on GENIUS Act regulations, potentially delaying U.S. stablecoin implementation.
Celo Marks Six Years with 1.27B Transactions and Stablecoin Dominance
Celo celebrates six years with 1.27B transactions, 25 stablecoins, and MiniPay's critical role in driving adoption across 66+ countries.
Nium Partners with Coinbase to Expand USDC Payments Globally
Nium integrates Coinbase's USDC infrastructure, enabling businesses to settle cross-border transactions in over 190 countries without prefunding.
UK Unveils New Payment Rules for Stablecoins, Tokenized Assets
UK Treasury introduces reforms to integrate stablecoins, tokenized deposits into payments system, appoints Chris Woolard to lead digital strategy.
Coinbase x402 Protocol Unveils AI Agent Marketplace Agentic.Market
Coinbase launches Agentic.Market, a storefront for AI agents to discover and purchase services using the x402 stablecoin payment protocol backed by Google and Microsoft.
Singapore Gulf Bank Launches Institutional USDC Minting on Solana
SGB enables institutional clients to mint and redeem USDC directly from bank accounts via Solana, with $100K minimum and temporary fee waivers.
Tempo Zones Feature Sparks Privacy Debate Among Enterprise Blockchain Builders
Tempo's new Zones feature promises enterprise privacy on public stablecoin rails, but critics warn it reintroduces centralized trust assumptions.
a16z Outlines 5 Blockchain Solutions for AI Agent Infrastructure Gap
Andreessen Horowitz researchers identify identity, payments, and governance as critical gaps where crypto rails can enable AI agents as economic actors.