Stablecoins

Stablecoins · 1 month ago OCC Approves World Liberty Trust Bank for Stablecoin Operations Amid Controversy The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted conditional approval to World Liberty Financial for a new national trust bank focused on stablecoin operations, sparking criticism from Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Euro Stablecoins See Growth with EURC Surpassing €400M in Circulation Circle's euro-pegged stablecoin, EURC, has surpassed €400 million in circulation, reflecting a significant milestone in the euro stablecoin market amid regulatory changes.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Circle Unveils Roadmap for AI Agents in Digital Commerce Circle has released a roadmap detailing its vision for AI agents as sellers in digital commerce, focusing on identity, reputation, validation, and trusted discovery.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago US Treasury Proposes New Rules for Offshore Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act The US Treasury has proposed new regulations requiring foreign stablecoin issuers to comply with strict registration and compliance standards, effective January 2027.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Monzo Chair Gary Hoffman Resigns Amid Shareholder Discontent and Leadership Changes Gary Hoffman, chair of Monzo, will step down in September 2026 following a shareholder revolt that questioned his leadership amid significant changes in the bank's executive team.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago U.S. Government Enacts GENIUS Act for Stablecoin Regulation The U.S. has passed the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal framework for payment stablecoins, aiming to enhance regulatory clarity and bolster the U.S. dollar's global position.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Tether Expands into AI with QVAC Platform, Surpasses 650 Million Users Tether has announced plans to launch AI applications targeting developing markets, as its user base exceeds 650 million wallets. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify beyond stablecoin issuance.

Policy · 1 month ago Senate Prepares for Key Vote on CLARITY Act Amid Bank Opposition to Stablecoin Rewards The Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act, which faces pushback from banks regarding stablecoin rewards, potentially affecting its passage this year.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Tether CEO Confirms No Plans for a Dedicated Blockchain Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has firmly denied rumors about the company developing its own blockchain, emphasizing a commitment to multi-chain operations instead.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago $111 Million in Tokenized Stocks Deposited Across 15 DeFi Platforms Over $111 million worth of tokenized equities are now deposited in 15 decentralized finance applications, primarily on the Solana blockchain.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Backpack Exchange Introduces TRX Spot and Perpetual Trading Markets Backpack Exchange has launched TRX spot and perpetual trading markets, allowing users to trade TRX/USD and TRX-PERP with up to 10x leverage.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago World Liberty Financial Receives Preliminary OCC Approval for National Trust Bank World Liberty Financial has gained preliminary approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank, focusing on the USD1 stablecoin, which has over $4 billion in circulation.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Citigroup CEO Advocates for Revisions to CLARITY Act Amid Banking Concerns Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup, calls for targeted changes to the CLARITY Act to prevent potential negative impacts on traditional banking from stablecoin rewards.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Post-MiCA Landscape: Europe's Crypto Market Shifts Toward Regulation Following the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, Europe's crypto market is seeing a significant shift towards licensed platforms, with OKX reporting a fivefold increase in inflows from unlicensed exchanges.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago MEXC Releases August 2026 Proof of Reserves, Confirms User Assets Fully Backed MEXC has published its August 2026 Proof of Reserves report, confirming that all major assets are fully backed with reserve ratios exceeding 100%, including a BTC ratio of 288%.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Tether Completes Historic Financial Audit by KPMG, Revealing Strong Reserves Tether has finalized its first full independent financial audit, conducted by KPMG, confirming reserves exceed liabilities by $6.814 billion as of December 31, 2025.

Policy · 1 month ago Citigroup CEO Advocates for Clarity Act Amid Stablecoin Reward Debate Citigroup's CEO Jane Fraser supports the Clarity Act, emphasizing its potential benefits for the financial system, despite ongoing concerns from banks regarding stablecoin rewards.

Companies · 1 month ago Tether Completes First Full Financial Audit with KPMG, Reports $6.814 Billion Reserve Surplus Tether has successfully completed its inaugural full financial audit by KPMG, revealing a reserve surplus of $6.814 billion as of December 31, 2025, despite a significant drop in excess reserves noted in recent reports.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Zerohash's Trust Bank Charter Application Returned by OCC Amid Regulatory Scrutiny Zerohash, a digital asset infrastructure firm, faces regulatory challenges as the OCC returns its trust bank charter application, citing deficiencies. The company plans to resubmit in August 2026.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Figure Technology Reports Strong Q2 Earnings with Revenue Growth Driven by Blockchain Loans Figure Technology Solutions has reported impressive Q2 2026 earnings, with revenue doubling year-over-year and earnings per share significantly surpassing estimates, driven by its blockchain-based loan marketplace.