257 stories about Stablecoin from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 23, 2026.
Over 60 U.S. stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla, will be tokenized and traded onchain. The platform will operate 24/7, using stablecoins and liquidity pools instead of traditional order books. This move could democratize stock trading by offering round-the-clock access and lower barriers to entry.
Macro strategist Raoul Pal argues that billions of emerging AI agents will require fast blockchain infrastructure for economic coordination, payments, and data exchange. He contends this shift will vastly increase crypto's addressable market while offering a productivity boom to absorb growing global sovereign debt.
European stablecoin issuers argue that the region cannot ignore the demand for dollar-pegged stablecoins, as businesses seek USD liquidity for global payments. This comes despite the availability of euro-denominated stablecoins, highlighting the global preference for USD in financial transactions.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has criticized the European Union's MiCA regulations for requiring stablecoins to hold reserves in bank deposits. The company argues for more flexible rules to prevent major stablecoins from leaving Europe. Circle's stance aligns with the European Central Bank's call for adjustments.
Tether's USDT stablecoin is now available on Bitcoin through the Utexo project. This allows for private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT, and loans backed by Bitcoin, with most transaction data kept off the public ledger. This marks a significant shift after over a decade of USDT operating primarily on other blockchains.
Standard Chartered forecasts Ethena's ENA token could rise over 600% to $2 by 2028, as its USDe stablecoin grows to $40 billion. The bank attributes this growth to increased adoption and token buybacks.
Seven commissioner seats at the SEC and CFTC will be empty after Friday, leaving only three leaders to oversee the $3 trillion crypto industry. Illinois is also drafting new crypto tax rules that would apply its 0.2% digital asset transaction tax to DeFi platforms, stablecoins, and self-custody transfers.
Citi and Coinbase are expanding their partnership to provide businesses with infrastructure that connects traditional fiat payments and stablecoins. This move aims to make stablecoin payments more accessible for corporate clients.
Aztec Labs has relaunched its zk.money wallet on the Aztec Network, allowing users to make private stablecoin payments using readable tags. This move enhances privacy on Ethereum, following the wallet's discontinuation in 2023. The wallet is self-custodial, meaning users have full control over their funds.
ChainTVL, a new free dashboard from the team behind CryptoCatalyst, tracks total value locked across the top 50 blockchains, with stablecoin supply, chain comparisons, and a modeled view of where DeFi capital is moving, all built on DefiLlama data.
Total market cap shed 1.46% to $2.902T, with 24h volume at $126.84B — roughly flat from yesterday's $126.3B but still elevated relative to the $64.45B collapse…
Circle’s USDC stablecoin could expand its reach in emerging markets thanks to a new five-year deal with Binance. However, Tether’s strong liquidity makes it a tough competitor to displace.
Bitget has lost $387.5 million in a hack where attackers faked internal transfer requests. The exchange's CEO suspects North Korean hackers. Stablecoin issuers froze some funds, but most were swapped into ETH.
The US government is considering funding private stablecoin projects in other countries to maintain the dollar's global dominance. This move aims to ensure continued demand for US Treasury bonds and stabilize the dollar's position in international markets.
The Federal Reserve has proposed new rules for stablecoin issuers, mandating full backing with safe assets and introducing a two-day redemption window. These rules are part of the implementation of the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate stablecoins more strictly. The proposals are now open for public comment.
Tron has become the primary settlement layer for a significant portion of global USDT transfers, processing $150 billion to $190 billion weekly. Stablecoin cross-border flows surged 78% despite a 37% crypto market decline, highlighting their growing use in trade and remittances.
Reap, a fintech company supported by Payward, is expanding its stablecoin offerings to include Mexican pesos and potentially other currencies. This move aims to enable 24/7 cross-border foreign exchange settlements outside traditional banking hours.
European central banks are pushing to extend a ban on stablecoin yields to include crypto lending and staking. They argue that these indirect yield structures blur the lines between electronic payment tokens and traditional bank deposits, potentially distorting financial competition. The European Central Bank (ECB) and other EU central banks also want to replace MiCA’s stablecoin bank-deposit requirements with liquidity thresholds, warning of potential risks to lenders.
Google and Apple are actively hiring experts in stablecoins and tokenized deposits, signaling potential future projects in these areas. This move indicates Big Tech's growing interest in crypto infrastructure. The roles cover consumer payment products and institutional blockchain services, particularly in Asia.
Goldman Sachs and Citizens analysts said the SEC's tokenized-stock push creates new opportunities in custody, tokenization infrastructure, and stablecoin settlement, while giving brokers room to expand onchain products. Kalshi also filed for US stock perpetual futures, joining Coinbase and Bitnomial.
Bastion Platforms National Trust Company has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. This allows them to offer stablecoin custody, wallets, and payment infrastructure under federal regulation. The approval is a significant step in integrating crypto services with traditional banking.
Following the procedural failure of the Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate, Coinbase VP for U.S. Policy Kara Calvert discussed traditional banking pushback, stablecoin yield protections, and the path forward for digital asset regulation.
World Money, a new self-custodial app, is now available in over 150 countries. It offers stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards, and trading. The app integrates with Stripe, Kalshi, and Morpho, and offers boosted rewards for users who verify with World ID.
WisdomTree and MoonPay are collaborating to expand access to WisdomTree's $1.2 billion tokenized money market fund, WTGXX, for US investors. MoonPay will also use the fund as part of its stablecoin reserves.