Stablecoins
SoFi unveils the first bank-issued stablecoin for enterprise payments
SoFi Bank becomes the first U.S. national bank to launch a stablecoin, positioning SoFiUSD as a faster, safer alternative to crypto-native tokens.
World Liberty Financial proposes using treasury funds to boost USD1 stablecoin growth
The team argues that targeted incentives are needed to sustain that momentum in what it described as an increasingly crowded stablecoin landscape.
Macquarie sees U.S. Senate near crypto deal as market structure, GENIUS rules advance
The bank said bipartisan Senate talks on market structure legislation and parallel GENIUS Act rulemaking could deliver a workable U.S. crypto framework by early 2026.
Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar
The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins.
Hong Kong's RedotPay raises nearly $110 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments
The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading.
SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement
The digital yen stablecoin aims to plug Japan into onchain finance and cross-border tokenized asset flows under the country's new FSA regime.
Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future
The Wall Street firm said faster U.S. stablecoin and charter rules are pulling crypto into the regulated banking system and pushing banks toward an on-chain future.
UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries
A new deal with Al Maryah Community Bank brings stablecoin payments to the pumps, shops and car washes at ADNOC retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia.
MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA
German payments processor DECTA expects euro-pegged stablecoins to gain traction in payments and tokenized finance as MiCA takes full effect across the EU.
IMF Flags Stablecoins as Source of Risk to Emerging Markets, Experts Say We Aren't There Yet
The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets by facilitating currency substitution and capital outflows.
