Tagged: stablecoins

March 23, 2026 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokenized deposits are said to be vital for the future of digital finance. These digital assets will support round-the-clock settlement, instantaneous transfers, payments, and more. Multiple legacy banks are already heading in this direction. Firms like JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Citi, BNY, and others. RWA.io… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 5:27 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

AlphaPoint, a provider of institutional digital asset infrastructure, has launched AlphaPoint Treasury, a solution designed to help financial institutions manage stablecoin and fiat operations. As stablecoins become embedded in payment flows, cross-border transactions, and balance sheet strategies, financial institutions are facing increasing complexity in managing… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 3:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Resolv’s USR stablecoin has broken its dollar peg in the wake of an $80 million security breach that severely strained its token supply. The incident, which struck at the core of the protocol’s mechanics, has again sent shockwaves through decentralized finance ecosystems, exposing once again… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Rhino.fi, a crypto infrastructure provider, has launched a new feature aimed at standardising how businesses handle USD-pegged stablecoins, as fintech firms seek more predictable settlement across fragmented blockchain networks. The company said its “Stablecoin 1:1” product allows neobanks and fintech platforms to accept and settle… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that in the evolving landscape of digital finance, banks are transitioning from conceptual discussions about stablecoins to the demanding task of actual deployment. Chainalysis pointed out that leadership has largely settled on high-level strategies—deciding to issue proprietary stablecoins, partner with established providers,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step forward for institutional blockchain adoption in Latin America, Ripple has significantly broadened its operations in Brazil. The move underscores the company’s dedication to tapping into LatAm markers, whcih are one of the world’s most vibrant and evolving financial ecosystems. By introducing an… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 10:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto insiders are indicating a deal on the stablecoin yield issue may be near. Currently, the CLARITY Act, or the crypto market infrastructure legislation, is largely being held up by the potential stablecoin holders earning yield on their funds. Banks do not like it because… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tempo — a specialized payments network developed with backing from the major payment services provider Stripe — has now gone operational on its primary blockchain. Concurrently, the project has rolled out an innovative, openly available standard aimed at streamlining payments conducted by automated machines and… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dante Disparte, Circle’s (NYSE:CRCL) Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy and Operations, delivered powerful testimony before the UK House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee during its inquiry into stablecoin growth and oversight. As one of the world’s largest stablecoin issuers, Circle used… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) saw its shares climb sharply Wednesday, gaining more than 6 percent to close at $225.48, after reports emerged that prominent cryptocurrency players are racing to handle the issuance of the company’s forthcoming stablecoin. According to sources familiar with the discussions, Coinbase… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 10:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore-based payment infrastructure provider Thunes has announced a groundbreaking development that promises to transform cross-border transactions. The company now enables financial institutions to execute immediate payouts to stablecoin wallets by leveraging their established SWIFT connections, eliminating the need for any new technical setups. This latest… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has unveiled a significant expansion of its dollar-backed stablecoin, introducing PayPal USD (PYUSD) to users across 70 international markets. Revealed on March 17, 2026, this development allows millions of consumers and merchants to integrate the regulated digital asset seamlessly into their PayPal accounts,… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 11:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Moody’s Ratings says it aims to establish a method for rating stablecoins. Moody’s states that it is providing “a transparent and independent framework to assess credit risk for stablecoins.” This follows a Request for Comment published in December. Moody’s received 15 comments on its proposal…. Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 10:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Web3 had plenty to say about stablecoins, legislation, crypto and their intersection this week. Read below to find out more. Bitcoin “This is indeed notable. In prior geopolitical shocks, BTC could register 5-10% drawdowns, so this time is at the high end of the… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer and digital assets infrastructure focused firm Tether has been making steady progress in 2026 with a series of strategic announcements that highlight its evolving focus on responsible innovation, financial infrastructure, and emerging technologies. These developments underscore the company’s commitment to expanding its influence… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 9:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

RedotPay, a global stablecoin-based payment fintech, has expanded its global regulatory framework through licensing milestones in Argentina, Canada, and the United States. It secured a Money Services Business (MSB) registration in Canada, a FinCEN MSB in the U.S., and a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of digital finance, stablecoins are emerging as a pivotal force, poised to redefine how value is transferred across borders and ecosystems. Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller recently highlighted in an interview that these blockchain-based assets, which offer swifter and more affordable transaction… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has announced a compliance milestone that underscores its focus on transparency and operational integrity. On March 12, 2026, the digital assets firm revealed that it received a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type 2 examination report for its Circle Mint… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 2:40 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitget Wallet has integrated with the Stellar Network to advance stablecoin-based payment infrastructure. The integration marks a key expansion of the company’s payment infrastructure designed to align blockchains, stablecoin issuers, wallets, and payment networks. Integrating the Stellar network expands real-world crypto utility with speed and… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 11:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that stablecoins have emerged as the backbone of on-chain transactions, powering everything from everyday payments to complex DeFi protocols. Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic also mentioned that this popularity has made them the preferred vehicle for illicit finance. Elliptic pointed out that while… Read More