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Visa Expands Stablecoin Reach in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Visa's collaboration with Yellow Card and its increased involvement in stablecoin markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa highlight potential growth opportunities in dig...
Read Full Article →Circle Rockets After Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate, Pushes Post-IPO Rally to Over 500%
The recent surge in Circle’s stock price highlights market expectations that the company will gain substantially from potential regulatory approval recognizing stablecoins as legit...
Read Full Article →Standard Chartered Sees New Growth Frontiers in Non-Stablecoin Tokenization
Standard Chartered anticipates expanding investment opportunities by leveraging tokenization technologies to facilitate trading and liquidity in private markets and hard-to-sell as...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin DeFi Project Elastos Debuts BTC-Backed Stablecoin BTCD
Elastos has introduced BTCD, a stablecoin backed by Bitcoin, seeking to establish a new monetary framework that anchors value in BTC similarly to the historical gold-based Bretton...
Read Full Article →Coinbase Derivatives, Nodal Clear Plan to Use USDC as Collateral for Futures Trades
The adoption of a stablecoin as acceptable collateral for margined futures trading by Coinbase Derivatives and Nodal Clear could introduce new liquidity options and influence risk...
Read Full Article →Ark Invest Dumps Nearly $45M Worth of Circle Shares as U.S. Senate Passes GENIUS Act
Following the U.S. Senate's approval of the GENIUS Act, Ark Invest sold a substantial portion of its Circle holdings, reflecting a significant shift in its investment strategy towa...
Read Full Article →Asia Morning Briefing: GENIUS Act Positions ETH at the Center of Tokenized Finance, Says Wall Street...
The increasing use of Ethereum in tokenized finance highlights its growing importance in institutional investments, driven by the expanding stablecoin market and continuous develop...
Read Full Article →CoinDesk Indices, Sentora Unveil Stablecoin Overnight Rates to Mirror Money Market Tools
The introduction of daily benchmarks derived from stablecoin borrowing data aims to enhance financial instruments by providing reliable reference rates for hedging and interest rat...
Read Full Article →SUI Is ‘On the Edge of a New Run Towards Highs,' Says Crypto Analyst Michaël Van De Poppe
SUI maintained strong support above $3.10 amid increased total value locked and stablecoin availability, prompting investors to anticipate a potential surge if it surpasses the $3....
Read Full Article →ADA Drops 6% as Cardano Community Debates $100M Stablecoin Liquidity Proposal
The recent decline in ADA’s value reflects market uncertainty surrounding the plan to allocate a substantial portion of the treasury to enhance stablecoin liquidity within the Card...
Read Full Article →Crypto Lender Maple Partners with Liquid Staking Specialist Lido Finance
Maple's collaboration with Lido Finance enables the provision of stablecoin loans secured by stETH, potentially enhancing liquidity options for users within the cryptocurrency lend...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin-Based Stablecoin Network Plasma Raises Deposit Cap to $1B, Gets Filled in 30 Minutes
The recent increase in the deposit limit to one billion dollars for the stablecoin network was quickly met, allowing contributors to secure participation rights proportional to the...
Read Full Article →Senate Begins Passage of Stablecoin Bill as House Marks Market-Structure Wins
The Senate’s advancement of legislation related to digital currencies, alongside the House’s recent regulatory achievements, signals potential shifts in market oversight that could...
Read Full Article →Sam Altman’s World Chain Adds Native USDC Stablecoin and Circle’s Cross-Chain Service
The integration of Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol enables seamless movement of USDC across multiple blockchains, potentially enhancing liquidity and broadening transactiona...
Read Full Article →PayPal Brings Its Stablecoin to Stellar for Cross-Border Remittances, Payments Financing
PayPal’s integration of its digital currency with Stellar aims to enhance international money transfers and payment solutions, potentially expanding financial services access for a...
Read Full Article →UK's OpenTrade Raises $7M to Expand Stablecoin Yield Access in Inflation-Hit Markets
OpenTrade has secured $7 million to enhance its platform, aiming to provide broader access to yield opportunities backed by real-world assets in regions affected by rising inflatio...
Read Full Article →House Ag Committee Advances Market Structure Bill, Other Crypto Actions Pending
The simultaneous progress of legislative measures in both the House and Senate could impact cryptocurrency market regulations, potentially influencing investment strategies and the...
Read Full Article →SocGen’s Crypto Arm Unveils Dollar Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana
The introduction of SG Forge’s new stablecoin supported by a major custodian reflects an effort to enhance liquidity and trust in digital asset markets on prominent blockchain plat...
Read Full Article →Plasma’s XPL Token Sale Attracts $500M as Investors Chase Stablecoin Plays
The recent fundraising round for Plasma’s XPL token raised half a billion dollars, highlighting strong investor interest in projects connected to stablecoins after Circle’s notable...
Read Full Article →Deutsche Bank Considers Stablecoin or Joining Industry-Led Initiative, Exec Says
Deutsche Bank is exploring digital currency options, including a tokenized deposit system, to enhance payment efficiency amid evolving regulations and increasing interest in crypto...
Read Full Article →State of Crypto: How Crypto Legislation Is Advancing
Upcoming legislative actions on stablecoins and market regulations are poised to influence the cryptocurrency industry’s financial environment, potentially affecting investment str...
Read Full Article →Weekly Recap: Circle Scores Big on IPO Fever
The successful public offering by the USDC stablecoin issuer highlights a growing trend of initial public offerings within the cryptocurrency sector, potentially signaling increase...
Read Full Article →Stablecoin Fever With Circle Soaring Another 40%: Apple, X Among Those Reportedly Wanting In
Tech companies are exploring partnerships with cryptocurrency firms to incorporate stablecoin transactions, aiming to lower payment processing costs and enhance financial efficienc...
Read Full Article →Circle Prices IPO at $31 Per Share, Valuing Stablecoin Issuer at $6.9 Billion
Circle's initial public offering attracted strong investor interest, resulting in a share price of $31 and establishing the company's market value at approximately $6.9 billion.
Read Full Article →Circle IPO Pricing Could Jump Above Range as Investor Orders Surge: Bloomberg
The stablecoin company's initial public offering is anticipated to close at a higher valuation than initially projected due to increased demand from investors, reflecting strong ma...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin Traders Are Watching These Levels for Cues on Downside Risk
Elevated stablecoin holdings on trading platforms indicate that market participants might be positioning themselves for potential investment opportunities, reflecting increased liq...
Read Full Article →Stablecoin Bills in House and Senate Still Need to Mesh on Several Points: French Hill
The ongoing discussions around U.S. stablecoin legislation highlight the importance of clear regulatory authority and international cooperation to ensure market stability and prote...
Read Full Article →British Pound-Linked Stablecoin Unveiled at BCP Technologies
A new UK-regulated digital currency pegged to the British pound has been introduced by BCP Technologies, marking an important development in the country’s evolving stablecoin marke...
Read Full Article →BCB Strikes Deal with SocGen–FORGE to Distribute Euro-Pegged Stablecoin EURCV
The partnership between BCB and SocGen–FORGE aims to expand access to a regulated euro-backed digital asset, potentially enhancing liquidity and trust within European cryptocurrenc...
Read Full Article →Crypto Lobbyists Urge U.S. Senators to Dodge Distraction in Stablecoin Debate
Industry representatives emphasized the importance of maintaining legislative focus to ensure that stablecoin regulations are crafted efficiently, potentially impacting financial m...
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