Stablecoins
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Calls Arc ‘an Economic OS for the internet’
In a recent CNBC interview, Jeremy Allaire outlined dollar-priced fees, fast finality, and privacy for Arc, while pointing to rising USDC use in emerging markets.
Latin American Crypto Exchange Ripio Launches Argentine Peso Stablecoin 'wARS'
The launch follows Ripio's previous release of a tokenized sovereign bond and is part of a broader push to bring real-world assets onto blockchain rails.
MiCA Won’t Save Us From a Stablecoin Crisis. It Might Be Building One
MiCA deserves credit for imposing order on chaos, but its structure rests on a dangerous assumption: that proof-of-reserves equals proof-of-stability, argues Dr. Daniel D’Alvia. It does not.
Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise Makes Case for Solana’s Next Big Run
Solana is well-positioned to capture a growing share of the stablecoin and tokenization boom, the investment firm said.
Plasma’s XPL Token Crashes 80% as Hype Fades Amid Woeful Debut
Once billed as the “blockchain for stablecoins,” Plasma’s XPL token has plunged from its $1.67 peak to $0.31 amid low network activity and waning sentiment
DeFi Set to Challenge TradFi With $2T in Tokenized Assets by 2028: Standard Chartered
The bank said the 2025 stablecoin boom is fueling a self-sustaining wave of DeFi growth, and it forecasted $2 trillion in tokenized real-world assets by 2028.
Investment Bank Mizuho Says Visa Is Becoming the ‘Stablecoin of Stablecoins’
Visa’s growing stablecoin network positions it as the key infrastructure player in blockchain payments, while individual tokens risk becoming commoditized assets.
Crypto Long & Short: Fast Money, Slow Money
Read this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter for Andy Baehr's “Vibe Check,” a story of two markets. Then, learn how the true internet generation set the stage for digital currencies with Sam Ewen.
William Blair Analysts Sees Upside in Western Union’s Solana-Based Stablecoin Launch
Western Union’s new Solana-based stablecoin and crypto cash-out network mark a smart step into blockchain-enabled remittances, the report said.
World Liberty Financial to Airdrop 8.4M WLFI Tokens to Early USD1 Users
The Trump-backed stablecoin project is rewarding early adopters through its USD1 points program, distributing tokens across six exchanges as it expands into DeFi and real-world asset integrations.
