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Stablecoins: The Revolution in Global Money Transfers

Stablecoins are no longer just a bridge between crypto and fiat — they are becoming the rails of global commerce, writes Nonco CEO Fernando Martinez.

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Finance

Coinflow Raises $25M to Scale Stablecoin Payments, Backed by Pantera and Coinbase

The company says it has grown revenue 23-fold since 2024 and now supports stablecoin-powered payments in over 170 countries.

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Policy

Bank of England Plans Exemptions to Stablecoin Limits: Bloomberg

The BoE will grant waivers to some businesses like crypto exchanges that need to hold large amounts of the tokens.

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Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: Singapore Authorities Say Token2049 Organizer Not Covered by Russia Sanctions After A7A5 Appearance

Monetary Authority of Singapore spokesperson tells CoinDesk that entities not regulated as financial institutions are not subject to sanctions measures.

The Russian flag waves against an almost cloudless sky. (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Stablecoin Surge Could Trigger $1T Exit From Emerging Market Banks: Standard Chartered

Rising stablecoin usage could offer savers in weak economies a safer alternative to local banks.

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Finance

What SWIFT's Blockchain Means for Stablecoins and Global Banks

The company that underpins the global financial messaging system is building infrastructure for onchain settlement as it seeks a role in blockchain-based finance.

Swift logo (SWIFT)

Finance

Sui Blockchain to Host Native Stablecoins Backed by Ethena and BlackRock's Tokenized Fund

Digital asset treasury firm SUIG, the Sui Foundation and Ethena teamed up to create two proprietary stablecoins for the network.

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Finance

Aleo and Paxos Labs Launch Privacy-Focused Dollar Stablecoin Aimed at Institutions

The USAD token encrypts transaction data end-to-end, aiming to enable private, programmable digital dollars.

Paxos Labs co-founder Bhau Kotecha (Paxos Labs)

Finance

Arf, Huma to Join Circle Payments Network for Seamless Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments

Swiss liquidity provider Arf, powered by Huma Finance's PayFi network, aims to make cross-border stablecoin settlements faster and more capital-efficient.

Irfan Ganchi, SVP of Product Management, Circle, on stage at Circle Forum Singapore

Finance

Stripe Unveils Stablecoin Issuance Tool With Phantom’s CASH, Expands Into AI Commerce with OpenAI

With Open Issuance and AI payment standards, Stripe is doubling down on its bet on the rising role of blockchain and digital agents in payments.

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