Stablecoin

Highlights: The US and UK are opposing Basel’s strict crypto capital rules, urging changes. The rise of stablecoins is pressuring regulators to adjust crypto rules. Diverging global regulations could create competitive imbalances for banks. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision […]

Highlights: SocGen stablecoins will be integrated into Deutsche Börse’s systems, focusing on settlement and collateral. The partnership aims to expand the use of regulated stablecoins in European financial markets. SocGen stablecoins will boost liquidity and efficiency on Deutsche Börse’s platforms, […]

The crypto market stayed tense last week as the US government resumed after a historic shutdown. ETFs drew strong attention, while payment innovation gained momentum with regulators re-entering with tighter oversight.  Despite uncertainty, investors showed renewed confidence across the sector, […]

Highlights: Banks want to stop stablecoin rewards, but Coinbase says this unfairly targets crypto.  Coinbase rejected banks’ GENIUS Act interpretation, saying it wrongly limits stablecoin payment use. Treasury warned stablecoins could shift over $6.6 trillion from banks. A new clash […]

Highlights: Singapore will pilot tokenized bills settled with central bank digital currency. Stablecoin regulations will focus on reserve backing and reliable redemption. Singapore supports tokenized bank liabilities through the BLOOM initiative. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will initiate a […]

Highlights: Bitcoin is trading below $105K as analysts warn the market has entered the fall season in its four-year cycle. The market liquidity slows with ETF and stablecoin inflows dropping, signaling weaker investor activity across crypto assets. Morgan Stanley warns […]

Highlights: Visa pilots stablecoin payouts to offer instant access to funds for global creators and freelancers. The pilot enables fiat-funded payments to USDC wallets through Visa Direct. A wider rollout is expected in 2026 as regulatory clarity improves. During the […]

Highlights: SoFi has launched crypto trading as the first U.S. bank with a national charter. Users can trade crypto directly from their FDIC-insured accounts. SoFi plans a stablecoin, crypto remittances, and blockchain lending products. Fintech bank SoFi Technologies has officially […]

Highlights: Standard Chartered and DCS launch DeCard to enable stablecoin spending in daily life. DeCard uses D-Vault to track payments, manage credit, and simplify crypto transactions. The card marks banks exploring real-world digital asset payments with secure, regulated solutions. Standard […]

Last week, the crypto market experienced notable geopolitical, regulatory, and institutional developments that shaped the mood of the investors. The governments promoted digital currency projects, while fresh compliance actions and market reforms signalled that the regulators are closely watching the […]

Highlights: BoE plans to implement stablecoin rules quickly to keep up with U.S. standards. Big stablecoins will face new limits, and smaller ones will get lighter supervision. The UK and the U.S. are working together to make crypto rules stronger. […]

Highlights: Canada plans new stablecoin rules to protect users and improve digital money safety. Bank of Canada will manage new rules, spending $10 million over two years. Experts say new laws could help Canada lead in faster, safer crypto payments. […]