StablecoinsSep 17, 2026
Ethena Pay Challenges Stablecoin Giants by Sharing Yield With Users
Ethena Pay shares up to 6% yield and 10% cashback with users, directly challenging how Circle and Tether pocket stablecoin returns entirely.
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187 articles
StablecoinsSep 17, 2026
Circle's Arc Blockchain Signals a Shift in How Stablecoins Power Real-World Finance
Circle's new Arc blockchain is built solely for stablecoin payments, with BitGo and KuCoin already on board to push USDC into real-world finance.
StablecoinsSep 15, 2026
Why Stablecoin Yield Restrictions Nearly Killed the Senate's Crypto Bill
Stablecoin yield restrictions cost Coinbase $1.35B annually and helped sink the CLARITY Act, leaving US crypto rules to regulators until 2027.
StablecoinsSep 12, 2026
MoneyGram's USDC Card Signals a Shift in Stablecoin Partnerships, Leaving Ripple's RLUSD on the Sidelines
MoneyGram chose USDC over Ripple's RLUSD for its new Visa card, and Circle's dual federal-state stablecoin charter explains why.
StablecoinsSep 11, 2026
How a $683 Billion Bank Just Proved Stablecoins Work on Public Blockchains
U.S. Bank moved its USBDC stablecoin across borders on Stellar's public blockchain, proving a $683 billion lender can settle in seconds with full.
StablecoinsSep 10, 2026
How Coinbase and Moov Are Bringing Stablecoin Payments to 1,000+ Community Banks
Coinbase and Moov are bringing stablecoin payments to 1,000+ community banks, letting institutions settle digital dollars through systems they already use.
StablecoinsSep 10, 2026
U.S. Bank Launches Its Own Stablecoin as Traditional Finance Enters the Ring
U.S. Bank has piloted its own stablecoin, USBDC, on Stellar, as banks challenge Tether and Circle's 94% grip on the stablecoin market.
StablecoinsSep 10, 2026
Stablecoins Become Iran's Sanctions Workaround as Tether Freezes Surge
Iran now routes nearly $10 billion in crypto through stablecoins like Tether to dodge sanctions, even as Tether freezes over $515 million in suspicious.
StablecoinsSep 9, 2026
Circle's $400 Million Tazapay Acquisition Signals Stablecoin Shift Toward Real-World Payments
Circle is acquiring Singapore's Tazapay for $400 million to build stablecoin payment infrastructure across 100+ markets, where 60% of transactions already.
StablecoinsSep 9, 2026
Who Actually Regulates Tether? A Fragmented Global Picture Emerges
Tether's USDT stablecoin has no single global regulator, leaving its $183 billion market navigating a fragmented patchwork of US, EU, and local rules.
StablecoinsSep 9, 2026
Why Crypto Exchanges Can't Market Their Way Out of a Liquidity Problem
Crypto exchanges risk destroying user experience by growing too fast; liquidity depth, not marketing spend, determines which platforms survive long-term.
StablecoinsSep 8, 2026
USDC's Surge Reveals a Quiet Shift in Stablecoin Dominance
USDC now handles 60 to 70 percent of on-chain stablecoin transactions despite holding just 24 percent of total market supply, signaling a.
StablecoinsSep 8, 2026
37 European Banks Are Launching a Euro Stablecoin on Public Ethereum. Here's Why That Matters.
37 European banks are launching a euro stablecoin on public Ethereum, targeting a market where dollar tokens still hold over 99% of global supply.
StablecoinsSep 8, 2026
KuCoin's New KCUSD Pays 4% Yield, but It's Not Actually a Stablecoin. Here's Why That Matters.
KuCoin's new KCUSD pays up to 4% yield on stablecoins, but its own terms confirm it is not a stablecoin and offers no claim on any underlying asset.
StablecoinsSep 8, 2026
Ethereum's 2027 Upgrade Will Let You Pay Gas Fees With Stablecoins Instead of ETH
Ethereum's 2027 Hegóta upgrade will let users pay gas fees with stablecoins like USDC, eliminating the need to hold ETH just to move funds.
StablecoinsSep 8, 2026
Banks Are Building Their Own Stablecoin Alternative. Here's What It Means for Your Payments.
DBS and Citi's new tokenized deposit pilot rivals stablecoin speed for cross-border payments, but public stablecoins remain the only open, accessible.
StablecoinsSep 7, 2026
Ethereum's Stablecoin Gas Fee Plan Faces a Long Road to 2027
Ethereum may let users pay gas fees in stablecoins by 2027, but the proposal faces unresolved security risks and no confirmed launch date.
StablecoinsSep 7, 2026
Tether's $141 Billion Treasury Bet: How a Stablecoin Issuer Became a Major U.S. Debt Buyer
Tether holds $141 billion in U.S. Treasuries, making the stablecoin issuer a larger government debt buyer than most sovereign nations.
StablecoinsSep 5, 2026
USDC Is Growing Faster Than Tether. Here's Why Regulators Love It.
USDC now handles 67% of stablecoin transaction volume, outpacing Tether where it counts most: regulatory trust, institutional backing, and DeFi dominance.
StablecoinsSep 5, 2026
Circle's $250 Million USDC Mint Signals Liquidity Push Amid Market Volatility
Circle minted $250 million in USDC to boost stablecoin liquidity amid crypto volatility, aiming to stabilize DeFi markets and attract institutional.
StablecoinsSep 3, 2026
Stablecoin Payments Are Going Mainstream: How B2B Volume Jumped 60x in Two Years
B2B stablecoin payment volume has surged 60x in two years, hitting $6 billion monthly as regulatory clarity turns stablecoins into standard business.
StablecoinsSep 3, 2026
Stablecoin Freeze Powers Face Legal Challenge: What Tether's $42.4M Lawsuit Means for USDT Holders
Tether froze $42.4M in USDT without a warrant, and a new lawsuit argues the company profits from the freeze while hiding this power from users.
StablecoinsSep 3, 2026
Wall Street's 21-Bank Stablecoin Consortium Targets 2027 Launch, Signaling Institutional Shift
Twenty-one major banks, including Goldman Sachs and Citi, plan to launch a regulated stablecoin by mid-2027 to rival Tether and Circle.
StablecoinsSep 3, 2026
Wall Street's 21-Bank Stablecoin Alliance Faces a Liquidity Problem It Can't Buy Its Way Out Of
Twenty-one major banks plan a USD stablecoin by 2027, but Tether and Circle's liquidity moat may be too deep for compliance alone to overcome.
StablecoinsSep 2, 2026
Tether Expands to Stellar as Stablecoin Payment Volume Surges 72% Globally
Tether's USDT stablecoin has expanded to Stellar as the network's stablecoin payment volume surges 72% year-over-year to $5.5 billion.
StablecoinsSep 2, 2026
Tether Faces $42.4M Lawsuit Over Alleged Unauthorized Token Freeze and Burn
Two Thai nationals sued Tether over a $42.4M USDT freeze done without a warrant, raising key questions about stablecoin issuer power over secondary-market.
StablecoinsSep 1, 2026
How Stablecoins Are Quietly Reshaping Everyday Commerce in Singapore
Singapore's stablecoin payments let merchants receive SGD instantly while customers pay in USDC, quietly turning crypto into a practical retail tool for.
StablecoinsSep 1, 2026
The U.S. Treasury Is Finally Writing the Rulebook for Stablecoins,Here's What's Coming
The U.S. Treasury is drafting the first federal stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, and public comments will shape whether USDC and USDT go mainstream.
StablecoinsSep 1, 2026
Beyond SWIFT: How Stablecoins and Bank Ledgers Are Reshaping Cross-Border Payments
SWIFT's new blockchain ledger and stablecoins like USDC and USDT now offer three distinct cross-border payment models, each with different costs, access.
StablecoinsAug 31, 2026
Why Banks Entering the Stablecoin Market Could Make Loans More Expensive
Banks entering the $304 billion stablecoin market may shrink their own lending capacity, as reserves backing stablecoins cannot be loaned out, raising.
StablecoinsAug 31, 2026
The IMF, BIS, and ECB Just Revealed Their Stablecoin Endgame
The IMF, BIS, and ECB revealed competing stablecoin visions at Jackson Hole, disagreeing on whether private, bank, or central-bank money should anchor.
StablecoinsAug 31, 2026
How Stablecoins Are Becoming Tools for Sanctions Evasion and Collateral
Stablecoins are becoming loan collateral at Russia's Sberbank and sanctions-evasion tools in South Korea, exposing a $204 million gap in global crypto.
StablecoinsAug 30, 2026
Russia's Largest Bank Moves to Accept Bitcoin and Stablecoins as Loan Collateral
Sberbank plans to accept Bitcoin as stablecoin loan collateral, with Ethereum and USDT to follow once Russia's central bank grants approval.
StablecoinsAug 29, 2026
TRON's Regulatory Playbook: How a Blockchain Network Is Building Trust With Law Enforcement
TRON became the only blockchain at Brazil's law enforcement forum, where it holds 51% of global USDT supply and is shaping stablecoin regulation.
StablecoinsAug 29, 2026
Banks vs. the BIS: Why Global Lenders Are Racing to Build Their Own Stablecoins
Major banks are racing to launch stablecoins on public blockchains, defying BIS warnings, as fears grow that $6 trillion in deposits could flee.
StablecoinsAug 29, 2026
Circle's USDC Surges Past 73 Billion in Circulation as Stablecoin Demand Accelerates
Circle's USDC surpassed 73.7 billion tokens in circulation, backed by 74 billion dollars in reserves, as stablecoin demand accelerates globally.
StablecoinsAug 28, 2026
Circle Bets Big on Global Sports: USDC Lands Chelsea FC's Shirt Front
Circle's USDC stablecoin will appear on Chelsea FC's shirt front from 2026/27, marking crypto's biggest Premier League sponsorship at roughly £45 million.
StablecoinsAug 28, 2026
Stablecoins Become America's Secret Weapon Against Debt Crisis
Stablecoin giants like Tether hold $115B in U.S. Treasuries, and Washington is now counting on them to help finance America's $40 trillion debt.
StablecoinsAug 28, 2026
How Stablecoins Are Quietly Reshaping B2B Trade: Korea's New Export Payment System
South Korea's new stablecoin export system lets overseas buyers pay in crypto while exporters receive Korean won, cutting wire transfer costs and delays.
StablecoinsAug 27, 2026
The Stablecoin Rulebook Is Unfinished, but the Market Moved On Anyway
Stablecoin supply hit $308 billion despite the GENIUS Act rulebook missing its July deadline, leaving issuers scrambling before January 2027 enforcement.
StablecoinsAug 27, 2026
UK Gives Bank of England a Stablecoin Innovation Mandate as Banks Fight Back Against Crypto Rivals
The UK is giving the Bank of England a stablecoin innovation mandate as 39 banking groups launch a $21.8 trillion blockchain network to fight back.
StablecoinsAug 27, 2026
Inside Tether's USDT Blacklist: $5.79 Billion Frozen and What It Means for Stablecoin Users
Tether has frozen $5.79 billion in USDT across 9,909 blacklisted addresses, and even self-custody cannot protect users from an issuer freeze.
StablecoinsAug 26, 2026
Revolut's Euro Stablecoin Launch Ignites Race Between Fintech and Traditional Banks
Revolut's euro stablecoin EURR launches ahead of 37 banks racing to release a competing token, giving the 80-million-user fintech a critical head start.
StablecoinsAug 26, 2026
Why USDT and USDC Now Rank Among Crypto's Top Six Assets
USDT and USDC now rank among crypto's top six assets, representing $257 billion in circulating value that powers trading, DeFi, and cross-chain capital.
StablecoinsAug 26, 2026
Revolut Launches Euro Stablecoin as European Fintechs Challenge Dollar Dominance
Revolut's new euro stablecoin, EURR, will launch in three European countries, challenging dollar-dominated tokens like USDT under MiCA's regulatory.
StablecoinsAug 26, 2026
How Stablecoins Are Becoming the Glue in a Fragmented Cross-Border Banking System
Stablecoins are collapsing the six-step correspondent banking process into one programmable settlement layer, cutting costs and delays for cross-border.
StablecoinsAug 26, 2026
USDC Dominates AI Payments at 99% Market Share While Transaction Volumes Surge
USDC controls 99% of AI payments as agentic stablecoin transfers hit 8.7 million in a single week, with average transaction values dropping to just 4.
StablecoinsAug 25, 2026
TRON's 400 Million Accounts Reveal How Stablecoins Are Reshaping Global Payment Infrastructure
TRON hit 400 million accounts and $29 trillion in stablecoin transfers, revealing how blockchain networks are quietly replacing traditional payment.
StablecoinsAug 25, 2026
How the UAE Is Building a Stablecoin Corridor Between Dirham and USDC
UAE's Zand bank links its Dirham stablecoin with USDC, creating a regulated corridor for cross-border payments as the stablecoin market nears $300 billion.
StablecoinsAug 25, 2026
Beyond the Dollar Peg: How Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Are Reshaping Crypto Treasury Management
Yield-bearing stablecoins like USYC earn money market returns while staying liquid, reshaping how crypto treasuries manage idle capital.
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