Blockchain
Aave Suspends PYUSD Trading Following Massive Mint and Burn Incident
Paxos' unexpected minting and burning of a staggering 300 trillion PYUSD triggers Aave to halt trading temporarily.
News
Circle Expands Partnership with Bybit to Enhance USDC Adoption as Stablecoin Grows
Bybit is reinforcing its commitment to USDC with a new strategic partnership with Circle, focusing on liquidity and integration across their platforms.
Banking
EU Banks Unite for Euro-Backed Stablecoin Launch by 2027
A consortium of 10 banks aims to secure regulatory approval for a euro-pegged stablecoin set to launch in 2026.
Business
Tether's Shift: From Stablecoin to Central Bank-Like Operations
Tether is evolving beyond a basic stablecoin issuer, emulating central bank functions with its reserves and policy decisions.
News
Congress Questions Fed's Bowman on Stablecoin Regulations
Congressman Stephen Lynch interrogated Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman regarding her perspectives on digital assets during a recent hearing, revealing points of confusion about stablecoin definitions.
Blockchain
Ethereum Expert Dankrad Feist Joins Stripe’s Tempo Initiative
Dankrad Feist, a prominent Ethereum Foundation researcher, is transitioning to Tempo, a blockchain project developed by Stripe, while continuing his advisory role at Ethereum.
News
Bitwise Executive Envisions Solana as Wall Street's Favored Stablecoin Network
Matt Hougan from Bitwise believes Solana's efficiency positions it as the primary choice for stablecoins in the financial capital.
News
Bitwise Executive Envisions Solana as Wall Street's Leading Stablecoin Network
Bitwise's Matt Hougan believes Solana's rapid transaction capabilities may position it as the favored network for stablecoin transactions on Wall Street.
Business
Ripple Expands Fintech Services with Hidden Road Acquisition
Ripple's recent acquisition of Hidden Road aims to enhance its fintech offerings and broaden the utilization of its RLUSD stablecoin.
News
Ripple Expands to Bahrain with RLUSD Stablecoin Partnership
Ripple has announced a partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay to introduce its RLUSD stablecoin to local financial institutions.
News
Ethereum Foundation's Key Researcher Dankrad Feist Joins Stripe's Tempo Team
Dankrad Feist, noted for his contributions at the Ethereum Foundation, has announced his transition to Stripe's Tempo blockchain team while retaining an advisory role.
Crypto
Chinese Financial Associations Label RWAs as High-Risk Investments
Major financial associations in China are reclassifying Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization as a risky business, aligning it with other prohibited activities.
Finance
Ethena's Synthetic Dollar USDe Faces $8.3 Billion Decline Following Market Crash
Ethena's synthetic stablecoin, USDe, has experienced a significant drop in market capitalization after the October crash as investor confidence wavers.
News
Proposed Tax Exemption for Minor Stablecoin Transactions and Staking Earnings
US lawmakers are working on a proposal that would exempt small stablecoin payments from taxation and defer taxes on staking and mining rewards.
Crypto
B3, Brazil's Stock Exchange, Set to Unveil Tokenization Platform and Stablecoin
B3, the Brazilian stock exchange, is gearing up to launch a tokenization platform along with a stablecoin by 2026 to enhance digital asset trading.
Business
RedotPay Secures $107 Million in Series B Financing Led by Goodwater for Stablecoin Solutions
RedotPay aims to enhance its market presence and product offerings following a substantial funding round.
Crypto
Bank of Canada Establishes Criteria for Quality Stablecoins
Canada's central bank aims to approve only high-quality fiat-backed stablecoins as part of financial modernization.
News
Exodus and MoonPay to Introduce Stablecoin by Early 2026 Amid Industry Surge
Exodus has teamed up with MoonPay to develop a new USD-pegged stablecoin aimed at simplifying everyday transactions, set for a 2026 launch.
Blockchain
Ripple Partners with Amina to Enhance Stablecoin Payment Capabilities in Europe
Ripple Payments joins forces with Amina, a Swiss cryptocurrency bank, to expand its stablecoin payment infrastructure across Europe.
Business
Tether Explores Tokenization of Equity to Boost Investor Liquidity
Tether is evaluating options for offering liquidity to investors looking to invest in its stablecoin operations as it targets a valuation of $500 billion.
