Stablecoins
This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree
A7A5 claims crypto data providers understate its trading activity, while blockchain analytics firms say the ruble-backed token's volumes have fallen sharply this year.
Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink
Europe’s MiCA regime is now up for review, known colloquially as “MiCA 2.0,” through a consultation that closes around September.
Jefferies warns against buying the dip in Circle as Open USD raises new competition fears
The investment bank said new competition from the Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium could pressure USDC's growth.
French banking giant Crédit Agricole rolls out euro stablecoin, EURXT
EURXT debuted with 20 million tokens in circulation, backed 1:1 by euro reserves at Caceis Bank, and competes with Circle's EURC and SocGen's EURCV.
Europe is rewriting its landmark crypto rulebook MiCA as hard July 1 deadline passes
The EU is reviewing whether its landmark crypto regulation MiCA needs updating for a market reshaped by stablecoins and tokenization.
Why OpenUSD's 'real threat' that tanked Circle stock still faces a steep uphill battle for adoption
The Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium can challenge Circle's business model, but analysts say building a network is harder than assembling big-name partners.
UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements
The Financial Conduct Authority's proposal follows the Bank of England's backtracking on the limit to the value of stablecoins an individual could hold.
Wall Street's BNY expands stablecoin services for institutions, starting with Circle's USDC
The world's largest custody bank is adding USDC custody and minting services as stablecoins move deeper into traditional finance.
BIS warns stablecoins are more like ETFs than actual money, and they're creating FX risk
BIS's latest annual report dives into stablecoins and AI trends.
Asset management giant Invesco files for tokenized fund targeting stablecoin reserve market
The $2.5 trillion asset manager deepens its blockchain push after taking over Superstate's tokenized money market fund as fund manager earlier this year.
