Stablecoin

Highlights: HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to receive stablecoin licenses. The first stablecoin licenses could be granted as early as March 24. The new licenses will bring traditional financial institutions into stablecoin markets. Hong Kong is on the verge […]

Highlights: South Korea plans to regulate the use of stablecoins in businesses. Legal contradictions are leading to the exclusion of stablecoins in investments. Stablecoins face legal hurdles under the Foreign Exchange Act in South Korea. The financial authorities in South […]

Highlights: Visa and Bridge plan to expand stablecoin cards to over 100 countries soon. Users can now pay and settle transactions directly with stablecoins through Visa. Stablecoin cards show growing demand and strong competition in global payment systems. Visa is […]

Highlights: The SoFiUSD stablecoin promotes faster settlements through Mastercard’s system. SoFiUSD is issued by the OCC Bank Charter, providing full backing. Mastercard’s integration boosts the interoperability of digital assets worldwide. SoFi Technologies and Mastercard have joined forces to launch SoFiUSD, […]

Highlights: The housing package includes a CBDC ban that would block a digital dollar until 2030. Lawmakers advanced the bill with strong bipartisan support after an 84–6 Senate vote. The measure allows private dollar stablecoins if they protect privacy like […]

Highlights: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urges banks and the crypto industry to collaborate on regulations and stablecoin yields. Lawmakers and banks worry stablecoin yields could hurt deposits, while crypto pushes for smart rewards to drive innovation. JPMorgan predicts a crypto […]

Highlights: JPMorgan says the CLARITY Act approval could improve crypto market confidence later this year. Senate disagreements over stablecoin rewards continue to delay a final vote. The proposed framework would clearly divide token oversight between the CFTC and the SEC. […]

Highlights: The FCA selected four firms from 20 applicants to test stablecoin services in its Regulatory Sandbox. This stablecoin testing programme will begin in Q1 2026 and help shape UK regulations. Trials will gather real data to build trusted stablecoins […]

Highlights: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticizes the UK stablecoin caps limiting innovation. UK stablecoin cap proposals include limits for individuals and businesses. More than 80,000 people have signed the petition opposing UK stablecoin rules. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed […]

Highlights: Paul Chan confirms March rollout for Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses.  HKMA subsidiary CMU OmniClear also plans to build an integrated tokenized bond settlement platform. Chan said authorities are working to boost crypto liquidity for professional investors. Hong Kong […]

Highlights: Rumble has integrated Tether’s made-in-America stablecoin to enhance payments to creators. Rumble Wallet is currently offering direct crypto payouts with no banks or intermediaries. The collaboration between Rumble and Tether supports the financial independence of creators. Rumble has added […]

Highlights: The UK crypto rules threaten its goals of becoming a global hub of digital assets. Agant CEO encourages stricter regulation measures to remain competitive. Blockchain has become the priority for future financial growth among UK banks. The United Kingdom […]