Tagged: stablecoins

July 27, 2025 @ 2:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

WisdomTree, a global firm focused on asset management, has unveiled a comprehensive stablecoin strategy that aims to position the firm at the center of blockchain-enabled finance. Detailed in a recent blog post by Will Peck, Head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree, the strategy leverages the… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) has announced a collaboration with crypto exchange Binance. Circle is an issuer of stablecoins including USDC. The two firms aim to meet the “demand for tokenized Real-World Assets among Binance’s institutional clients.” As part of this effort, Binance institutional customers… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic, the world’s largest online capital formation platform, will soon accept dollar-based stablecoin USDC. USDC is issued by Circle and is the second largest stablecoin in the market – the other being Tether. While USDC may be in second place, many expect it to vault… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar and issued on blockchains, are rapidly emerging as a transformative force in the global payments landscape. A recent report from Grayscale Research highlights their potential to revolutionize cross-border transactions, domestic payments, and interactions between… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 11:56 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Parfin CEO Marcus Viriato recently shared his thoughts on several key issues facing stablecoins in the weeks ahead. Is the U.S. House of Representatives’ ‘Crypto Week’ a signal to both the traditional finance and Fintech industries that we’re almost over the final hurdle to mass… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

    The US Senate recently approved  the GENIUS Act (S 1582) with a bipartisan 68–30 vote —marking a watershed moment for stablecoin regulation. The legislation was soon signed into law by President Donald Trump, who declared a significant victory for the administration. The legislation… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin USDT issuer Tether continues to positively impact the web3 and blockchain industry with two significant developments announced recently. The company has expanded access to its gold-backed stablecoin, Tether Gold (XAU₮), by listing it on Mobee, a regulated digital asset exchange in Indonesia, while also… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 5:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) into law, marking a historic milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. This legislation establishes the first comprehensive federal framework for regulating stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to assets… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment solutions provider, has taken a step forward in its mission to bridge traditional and digital finance with the release of its Alchemy Chain white paper. Announced recently, this document outlines the technical architecture, foundational principles, and strategic direction of Alchemy… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 1:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, several bills were approved in the House of Representatives that should dramatically change the landscape for the digital asset sector. The GENIUS Act is legislation that provides federal rules for the issuance and usage of payment stablecoins. This bill will soon be signed into… Read More

July 18, 2025 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jeff Ren, founder of OKX Ventures, noted that at digital assets firm OKX, they’ve always believed that “access, transparency, and freedom are the cornerstones of the future financial system.” OKX has reportedly joined the Global Dollar Network as a core partner, along with well-known names in… Read More

July 16, 2025 @ 10:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, the House of Representatives stalled several cryptocurrency bills in a key procedural vote, causing the House to move to recess and regroup on the legislation. Three crypto bills are in the queue for approval in the House: the CLARITY Act (HR 3633), the GENIUS Act… Read More

July 15, 2025 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Financial (NYSE:CRCL), the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USDC, is making moves to redefine its role in the global financial ecosystem. With a market cap of over $63 billion and a recent blockbuster IPO, Circle is focused on becoming the leading stablecoins… Read More

July 15, 2025 @ 11:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an address that underscores growing concerns over the evolving landscape of digital finance, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has issued a stern warning to commercial banks considering the issuance of their own stablecoins. As reported by the Times, Bailey says he prefers tokenized… Read More

July 15, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Dakota, a Fintech described as a “crypto-integrated business banking platform,” has announced a $12.5 million Series A funding round. The funding was led by CoinFund, with participation from 6th Man Ventures (6MV) and Triton Ventures. The new money is expected to be used for accelerating… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 10:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development for the stablecoin sector, Zerohash, an infrastructure provider, is on the cusp of securing a $100 million funding round that could value the company at nearly $1 billion. This milestone, led by Interactive Brokers, a publicly traded online brokerage, underscores the… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap and global adoption, USDT, has recently announced a series of strategic initiatives that signal its commitment to advancing security, optimizing infrastructure, and promoting sustainable practices in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. These moves reflect Tether’s proactive… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 2:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Stablecoins, meme coins, Bitcoin, and a crowdfunding resurgence are on the minds of the Web3 community this week. Regulatory clarity = Stablecoin adoption “Increased regulatory clarity for stablecoins will increase adoption and bring in high-quality competitors. Stablecoins are the foundation that will bring consumers, investors,… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) announced a transformative upgrade for the Sei Network, integrating native USD Coin (USDC) and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2, positioning Sei as a key Layer-1 blockchain for decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and payments. This development replaces the reliance on Noble-issued USDC via… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 7:49 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Australian financial authorities have moved forward with Project Acacia, unveiling the private-sector participants and next steps in an initiative aimed at exploring the use of digital money and tokenised assets in wholesale financial markets. The project, jointly led by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)… Read More