Stablecoin
XDC Network Acquires Contour to Expand Stablecoins and Tokenization in Trade Finance
XDC said it's reviving the once-shuttered blockchain platform to help banks and businesses streamline trade financing from documentation to settlements.
Will Interest Payments Make Stablecoins More Interesting?
The restriction on paying interest to stablecoin users looks easy to circumvent, argues EY’s Paul Brody. So why not just let stablecoin providers pay interest the same as any bank would?
French Banking Giant ODDO BHF Enters Crypto With Euro-Backed Stablecoin EUROD
EUROD will be listed on Madrid-based crypto platform Bit2Me, which is backed by major institutions including telecom giant Telefonica.
Stripe's Bridge Applies for National Bank Trust Charter to Expand Stablecoin Business
The license, if granted, would help the stablecoin infrastructure firm to "tokenize trillions of dollars," co-founder Zach Abrams said.
Tether and Circle’s Dominance Is Being Put to the Test
The dominance of Tether and Circle, once seen as unshakable, is now facing its most formidable test yet, crypto product and strategy professional James Murrell argues.
Ethena's USDe Briefly Loses Peg During $19B Crypto Liquidation Cascade
USDe recovered quickly, and Ethena Labs confirmed that the mint and redeem functionality remained operational, with the stablecoin remaining overcollateralized.
Coinbase and Mastercard Held Talks to Buy Stablecoin Fintech BVNK for Up to $2.5B: Fortune
The sale, if it goes through, could become the largest stablecoin acquisition to date, with Coinbase leading bids over Mastercard, sources told Fortune.
North Dakota to Issue Stablecoin With Fiserv as Digital Dollar Trend Expands
The Fiserv-powered U.S. dollar stablecoin will be available to local banks and credit unions, joining crypto experiments by U.S. states.
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial's Stablecoin Needs Better Attestation Reports, NYDIG Says
NYDIG noted that the delay in reporting is notable, given USD1's growing profile and $2.7 billion in supply, and may be a concern for investors.
Visa Pilots Pre-Funded Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments
Businesses would pre-fund their Visa Direct account with stablecoins instead of fiat, which Visa would count as "money in the bank."
