14 | Latest Cryptocurrency News, Bitcoin & Crypto Updates 2026

Ripple Pledges $25M in Stablecoin to Support US Businesses and Veterans

Ripple has committed $25 million worth of Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin to nonprofit organizations Accion Opportunity Fund and Hire Heroes USA. According to a press release published on September 15, the funds will be used to expand small-business access to capital and provide job...

, by Hongji Feng

Bank of England Plan to Cap Stablecoin Holdings Draws Fire From Crypto Sector

The Bank of England’s proposal to impose strict limits on how much stablecoin individuals and companies can own has reportedly triggered a backlash from the crypto industry, which says the measure risks stifling growth and putting Britain behind its peers. Officials have suggested ownership...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Native Markets Wins Race for Hyperliquid Stablecoin USDH, Beating Paxos and Rivals

Native Markets has secured the USDH ticker for Hyperliquid’s native stablecoin, emerging as the winner in a heated governance vote.

, by Amin Ayan

Polychain-Backed Yala Stablecoin YU Crashes to $0.20 After Protocol Attack

The Yala stablecoin (YU), a Bitcoin-native over-collateralized stablecoin backed by Polychain, lost its dollar peg around 5:14 UTC+8 today following a protocol attack that sent YU crashing to $0.2074 before recovering to $0.917. The Yala team promptly addressed the incident on X (formerly...

, by Anas Hassan

Tether Shakes Up Stablecoin Market, Unveils New U.S.-Based Rival ‘USAT’

Tether, the company behind the world’s most widely used stablecoin, has announced plans to launch USA₮, a U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed token to strengthen the role of the U.S. dollar in digital markets. Alongside the unveiling, Tether named Bo Hines, the former Executive Director of the White...

, by Hassan Shittu

Ethena Labs Withdraws Bid for Hyperliquid’s USDH Stablecoin Amid Pushback

Ethena Labs has withdrawn its proposal to issue Hyperliquid’s upcoming USDH stablecoin, following opposition from the community.

, by Amin Ayan

China Backs Coordinated Stablecoin Supervision – Code-Level Compliance and Third-Party Audits

A Chinese government-backed article has urged greater international coordination on stablecoin regulation, warning that fragmented oversight is failing to keep up with rising global adoption. The article was published in Study Times and written by Han Weili, associate dean at Fudan...

, by Hongji Feng

UK Blockchain Petition Surges After Coinbase Alert – Will It Hit Parliament Soon?

A petition urging the United Kingdom to adopt a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins is gaining traction after crypto exchange Coinbase mobilized its user base to support the effort. The petition, created in July by campaigner Harry Pearce Gould and hosted on the UK...

, by Hassan Shittu

Blockchain Lender Figure Surges Past IPO Target With $787.5M Raise

Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-focused lending platform, pulled off a major win on Wall Street, raising $787.5 million in its IPO.

, by Amin Ayan

Bitwise CIO: Banks Should Boost Rewards, Not Fear Stablecoins

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, is calling out US banks for complaining about stablecoins instead of offering better returns.

, by Amin Ayan

Paxos’ New Proposal for Hyperliquid’s USDH Stablecoin Includes PayPal Integration

Paxos Labs has released a revamped proposal to issue Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin, putting forward a strategy that includes PayPal.

, by Amin Ayan

Bitget Wallet & Aave Launch Stablecoin Earn Plus With 10% APY

Bitget Wallet, a leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has partnered with Aave, one of the largest decentralized lending protocols, to launch Stablecoin Earn Plus, a yield product offering a base return of 10% APY. The initiative combines Aave’s on-chain lending infrastructure with Bitget...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Sky Joins USDH Stablecoin Bidding War as Fifth Major Protocol

Sky Protocol joined the intensifying competition to issue Hyperliquid's USDH stablecoin as the fifth major bidder, promising 4.85% yields and $25 million in ecosystem development funding while facing pushback against frontrunner Stripe's Bridge proposal. Co-founder Rune Christensen submitted...

, by Anas Hassan

Tether Execs Hold Stablecoin Meetings With Top S Korean Commercial Banks

Tether, the firm behind the stablecoin USDT, met with officials from the South Korean financial heavyweight Shinhan Bank on September 8. The South Korean media outlet MoneyS reported that Tether officials are in the country to attend a domestic blockchain conference. But the executives are...

, by Tim Alper

Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun’s USDD Stablecoin Launches on Ethereum – Can it Overtake Tether?

Justin Sun's USDD stablecoin officially launched on Ethereum, expanding beyond its native TRON blockchain to challenge Tether's dominance. The Ethereum launch coincides with the network's stablecoin supply reaching a record $165 billion, creating an opportune moment for USDD to tap into the...

, by Anas Hassan

Ethereum’s Stablecoin Dominance Grows with $5B Weekly Inflow, Supply Hits $165B Record

Ethereum's stablecoin supply reached a record $165 billion after adding approximately $5 billion in new tokens over the past week, despite declining network revenues. Token Terminal data shows Ethereum added roughly $1 billion in stablecoins per weekday, while DeFiLlama shows $153.4 billion in...

, by Anas Hassan

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