Stablecoins
JPMorgan to issue its JPM deposit token directly on privacy-focused Canton Network
The Kinexys-led move aims to bring regulated digital cash to a privacy-enabled blockchain for real-time, interoperable finance.
Tokenization 'supercycle' set to drive crypto’s next leg higher in 2026: Bernstein
After a choppy end to 2025, Wall Street broker Bernstein said crypto markets have likely bottomed and it sees a broad-based tokenization boom reshaping finance.
Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing
The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil's National Treasury bonds and offer exposure to the country's interest rate, currently 15%.
Barclays invests in stablecoin settlement firm as tokenized infrastructure advances
Ubyx is building a framework to enable tokenized money to move between issuers and institutions, supporting the exchange and redemption of funds.
Circle's USDC outpaces growth of Tether's USDT for second year running
USDC grew faster than USDT for the second consecutive year, driven by increased demand for regulated digital dollars.
South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins
The Digital Asset Basic Act is stalled as regulators clash over who should be allowed to issue won-pegged stablecoins, extending uncertainty in one of Asia’s most active crypto markets.
Dragonfly managing partner lays out his 2026 crypto predictions
The venture capitalist argues 2026 will favor proven crypto infrastructure, while several fast-growing segments reshape how the industry expands.
Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026
Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.
‘DeFi is dead’: Maple Finance’s CEO says onchain markets will swallow Wall Street
The Maple Finance CEO says institutions will stop distinguishing between DeFi and TradFi as private credit moves onchain, and stablecoins process $50 trillion in payments.
Brazil’s Gen Z drives crypto boom as stablecoins, income tokens surge
Digital fixed-income products are experiencing rapid growth, with $325 million distributed on Mercado Bitcoin's platform in 2025.
