Stablecoin

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle is set to integrate with tech giant Apple Inc. to introduce tap-and-go payments in iPhones. The strategic move comes after Apple announced plans to open up its payment chips to third-party developers. The proposed initiative aims […]

Boston-based financial services and banking giant State Street Corp. is exploring ways to dive into blockchain technology, aiming to build its own stablecoin and deposit token. This significant move will enable the firm to settle payments via digital asset technology.  […]

Highlights: Circle secured the EU’s E-Money license under MiCA regulations. The EMI license allows Circle to issue USDC and EURC in the EU. This positions Circle to potentially surpass Tether as Europe’s leading stablecoin issuer. Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO […]

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has launched a new payment option in partnership with Uquid. This initiative allows Filipino citizens to pay their Social Security System (SSS) contributions using USDT, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. The SSS, […]

Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of global financial services giant Nomura, has successfully obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This approval finalizes Laser Digital’s licensing process with […]

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether’s investment arm, announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next year, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The focus will primarily be on financial infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology. Over the past two years, Tether has […]

Highlights: Tether invests $18.75 million in XREX to improve USDT-based cross-border payments in emerging markets. The investment supports XAU1 stablecoin launch, providing a stable alternative and hedge against inflation. Tether and XREX aim to transform regulatory technology, enhancing solutions to […]

Highlights: Rep. McHenry calls for a broader vehicle for stablecoin legislation in the Senate. Recent pro-crypto laws bring digital asset regulations into focus, says McHenry. McHenry highlights the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act as a landmark […]