Adoption
Has Mastercard accepted the inevitability of crypto? Spends $2B on tokenization platform
Mastercard’s rumored deal for Zero Hash marks the moment stablecoin settlement leaves the sandbox and enters the payments mainstream.
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The $308B question: Will stablecoins thrive globally without China?
Despite China's criticism, stablecoins find product-market fit, challenging traditional finance with $46 trillion in transactions.
Adoption
How XRP’s renewed role is driving crypto-fiat settlement and innovation worldwide
Ripple's XRP Ledger emerges as a cornerstone for blockchain payments, boasting compliance and institutional integration in major markets
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Record $300B stablecoin liquidity ready to fund Bitcoin and Ethereum purchases
Robust stablecoin inflows boost investor confidence and liquidity, underlining the assets' evolving function in crypto finance.
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Fed governor says stablecoins are key to America’s payment future
Fed's Waller argues that stablecoins could revolutionize cost, speed, and user experience in payment options.
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Stablecoin supply tops $300B: Is crypto finally breaking into banking?
With Ethereum and Tron leading, stablecoins reach major milestones amid increased regulatory confidence and usage.
Politics
UK Reform Party opposes Bank of England’s stablecoin limits and CBDC plans
The Reform Party has dismissed CBDC as governmental overreach, while advocating for a thriving private stablecoin market.
Research
DeFi looks vast with $160B in TVL but capital concentrates in a handful of protocols
Stablecoins and perpetual markets are keeping the system liquid, even as most collateral remains concentrated in a few lending and staking layers.
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EU stablecoin regulations leave Europe vulnerable, says ECB chief
Christine Lagarde warns stablecoin liquidity risks could destabilize EU markets without swift legislative action.
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MetaMask enters stablecoin scene with mUSD launch on Ethereum and Linea
With MetaMask card integration, mUSD users can anticipate spending dollars digitally both onchain and in real life.
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Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts
Japan's strategic move for a yen-based stablecoin aligns with South Korea's legislative push in the fast-evolving crypto space.
Banking
US banks warn of $6.6 trillion shift to stablecoins amid GENIUS Act debate
Coinbase and crypto stakeholders reject US banks' alarms over stablecoins, citing competitive motivations.