Stablecoin
Stripe-Backed Blockchain Tempo Starts Testnet; Kalshi, Mastercard, UBS Added as Partners
Tempo, built by Stripe and Paradigm, has started testing payment-focused blockchain and has onboard a slew of institutional partners.
Malaysia’s Royal Unveils Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin for APAC Payments
The new fiat-pegged token arrives as Asia leads global stablecoin use, with over 50% of institutions in the region already on board.
The Dollar Is Crumbling. Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Are Next
One possible solution is a new kind of stablecoin whose value is pegged to a real-world, physical stockpile of gold, argues Algoz’ Stephen Wundke.
Sony Bank Could Issue USD Stablecoin in U.S. Next Year: Nikkei
The online banking arm of Sony Financial Group envisages the stablecoin being used to pay for games and anime.
S&P Downgrades Tether's USDT, Citing Falling Bitcoin Prices as Risk
The ratings agency cited bitcoin's rising share in the stablecoin reserves, making USDT vulnerable to falling prices.
U.S Bank Tests Custom Stablecoin Issuance on Stellar Network
The nation's fifth-largest commercial bank explores how a bank can issue stablecoins on a public blockchain.
Anchorage Digital Aims to Pay 'Rewards' on Ethena's Tokens Under GENIUS Act
The U.S. stablecoin law prohibits paying interest on stablecoins, but Anchorage aims to offer a template to distribute yield-like rewards to token holders to stay compliant.
Swedish Buy Now, Pay Later Giant Klarna Rolling Out Stablecoin with Stripe's Bridge
Digital bank Klarna's stablecoin, issued by Stripe’s Bridge on top of the upcoming Tempo blockchain, is set to debut next year.
Tether Invests in LatAm Crypto Infrastructure Firm Parfin to Boost USDT Among Institutions
The investment is part of Tether’s broader push to expand stablecoin settlement and tokenization tools among institutions across Latin America, the firm said.
India's Debt-Backed ARC Token Eyes Tentative Q1 2026 Debut, Sources Say
The ARC will operate within a two-tier framework, complementing the RBI's Central Bank Digital Currency.
