194 stories about Stablecoin from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 7, 2026.
Industry leaders debate whether digital dollar wallets will dismantle traditional bank accounts or simply modernize the underlying infrastructure.
A Hacken security report warns that Tether's USDT stablecoin, worth $91 billion, could be at risk if hackers gain control of two critical security keys. The report combines Wall Street financial auditing with Web3 code reviews to evaluate both off-chain reserves and on-chain security.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has introduced a three-phase roadmap for tokenized securities, with the first phase launching in February 2027. The plan ultimately aims to allow onchain settlement using stablecoins, covering all types of securities.
OpenReserve, a startup backed by venture capital firm a16z, has received approval for a full-service national bank charter. This allows the company to offer insured deposits and conventional lending alongside stablecoin issuance, setting it apart from other crypto firms that have opted for trust-bank charters.
OpenReserve, a blockchain-focused bank, has been granted a provisional charter by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This approval allows it to operate as a full-service bank, joining other crypto-native institutions in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. The bank plans to offer cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services, backed by a $25 million seed round.
South Korea's financial regulators have unveiled a phased roadmap to move traditional capital markets onto distributed ledgers, culminating in onchain stablecoin settlement by February 2027. The initiative aims to modernize the country's capital markets and enhance efficiency through blockchain technology.
Wyoming has integrated Chainlink's technology to provide near-real-time, onchain verification of reserves for its state-issued stablecoin, FRNT. This move enhances transparency and trust in government-backed digital currencies.
A new lawsuit claims Tether froze $42.4 million in USDT at the request of U.S. law enforcement over three months before a formal warrant was issued. This raises questions about due process and transparency in crypto asset freezes.
Ethena Pay introduces a stablecoin-based banking service offering 6% annual savings and 5% cashback on purchases, settling transactions on the Avalanche blockchain. This move brings crypto-native financial products closer to traditional banking convenience.
Singapore's financial regulator has proposed new rules requiring stablecoin issuers to hold 100% reserves and banning yield-generating stablecoins. The rules align with U.S. and EU frameworks and aim to recognize foreign stablecoins.
A consortium of global banks and asset managers, including Citi and Goldman Sachs, is launching a stablecoin venture. The project will initially focus on a U.S. dollar stablecoin for payments and digital asset settlement, with plans to expand into a euro token.
Crypto executives agree that AI agents will need their own currency to pay each other, but they sharply disagree on what it will be. One executive believes the solution hasn't even been invented yet, suggesting the next trillion-dollar currency could be something entirely new.
Japanese financial giant SBI has acquired a 20% stake in Indonesian online brokerage Ajaib for $270 million. The deal aims to build a cross-border, blockchain-based settlement network using yen stablecoins in Southeast Asia.
Ethena, the issuer of the $4 billion USDe stablecoin, expects real-world asset perpetuals to eclipse crypto derivatives in its backing within 12 to 24 months, aiming to capitalize on the booming equity perpetuals market and offer higher yields to users.
Venture capitalist and author Eric Yakes discusses how recent Treasury maneuvers, muted drawdowns, and the expansion of stablecoin reserves are accelerating Bitcoin's transition into a global countercyclical asset.
Ethena's ENA token surged after the protocol proposed a buyback program and adjusted venture capital unlock schedules. These moves aim to cut investor selling pressure and channel protocol revenue to ENA as Ethena looks to revive USDe growth.
The structural reversal that began August 20 has resumed with authority after yesterday's pullback.
Revolut is rolling out its euro-backed stablecoin, EURR, to a select group of customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. This marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of stablecoins in Europe.
Shinhan Financial Group is collaborating with Visa to test stablecoin issuance and business-to-business (B2B) settlements. This pilot aims to streamline cross-border payments and explore AI-driven payment models.
$NET is a reserve share backed by at least 1 USDG of the protocol's on-chain portfolio, with a $57M FDV, $6M circulating market cap, and a $4M treasury of USDG and RWAs. NetNetCapital accumulates productive assets like stablecoins and stocks, aiming to bring this novel DeFi mechanism to Robinhood.
Solana Router AI has partnered with Circle to enable USDC payments on its platform. This integration allows users to send and receive USDC directly through the Router AI service, enhancing usability for Solana-based transactions.
Standard Chartered will distribute Anchorpoint's HKDAP stablecoin to eligible clients. This marks the first time a major bank has offered a regulated stablecoin in Hong Kong.
The structural reversal that began August 20 is experiencing its first real test. Total market cap shed 4.83% to $2.58T, with volume collapsing from…
Elon Musk's social media platform X is reportedly considering using stablecoins to pay influencers and content creators. This move comes as other social media platforms also test stablecoin payment systems.