Stablecoin

Highlights: Hong Kong gave its first stablecoin licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC on Friday. The move puts stablecoin issuers under a clear legal and regulated system. Officials said the new framework supports innovation, user safety, and better risk control. Hong […]

Highlights: UBS and five Swiss banks started testing a Swiss franc stablecoin in a sandbox. The project will explore simple uses like payments, transfers, and settlement processes. Testing will continue through 2026, with no public launch confirmed for now. Swiss […]

Highlights: Tether wants investor commitments within 14 days for its huge fundraising push. USDT’s market lead and strong profits continue to support the valuation story. Audit plans have added momentum to the company’s growth efforts.  Stablecoin giant Tether has stepped […]

Crypto policy, regulation, and market infrastructure moved quickly across major regions last week. Governments tightened rules, firms launched new products, and institutions pushed deeper into digital assets. At the same time, enforcement actions and security risks kept pressure on the […]

Highlights: The new draft bars interest-based stablecoin rewards, which users receive for holding tokens. Stablecoin rewards may survive through loyalty, promotion, or subscription programs. The SEC, CFTC, and Treasury must establish reward regulations within one year. The CLARITY Act’s latest […]

The crypto market moved through a busy week shaped by regulation, fresh institutional moves, exchange shake-ups, and stablecoin developments. U.S. agencies offered clearer rules for major tokens, while companies expanded treasury holdings and new trading products launched. Meanwhile, the ongoing […]

Highlights: CFTC says Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins can be used as margin collateral under strict rules. Bitcoin and Ether face at least a 20% haircut, limiting their full collateral value. The first phase allows limited crypto use and requires weekly […]

Highlights: WLFI has launched AgentPay SDK to let AI agents handle payments directly on blockchain networks. USD1 stablecoin is growing as a payment layer for AI-driven financial activity. The SDK adds spending limits and balance checks to keep automated payments […]

Highlights: RAKBANK will start new crypto buying limits for customers in the second quarter of 2026. The bank will set different crypto limits for Retail, Select, and Elite customers. The bank said customers can request higher limits, but approval will […]

Last week, the crypto market moved on a mix of regulation, fresh product launches, security concerns, and major network milestones. From Binance facing scrutiny and BlackRock unveiling an Ethereum staking ETF to Bitcoin crossing 20 million mined coins, the sector […]

Highlights: Takatoshi Shibayama said a broader US yield ban could create openings in other markets. He said tighter US rules may push regulators abroad to revisit stablecoin rewards. He added that Asia is already shifting toward stablecoins, tokenized products, and […]

Highlights: Paolo Ardoino said Tether is stepping up its U.S. expansion plans. He said Tether launched USA₮ and may seek funding at $500 billion. Ardoino pointed out that the company made over $10 billion and holds $122 billion in Treasuries. […]