257 stories about Stablecoin from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 23, 2026.
Starting January 1, 2027, Brazil will require a 24-hour waiting period for crypto transfers to self-custody wallets to combat fraud. This rule applies to all cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.
Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi analyzed current crypto market apathy, arguing that public stablecoins remain vastly superior to bank-issued tokenized deposits. He also highlighted how legacy giants like Western Union are leveraging stablecoin infrastructure to stay competitive.
In a recent interview, Baton Corporation co-founder Noah Tweedale outlined Pump.Fun's strategy to reach a $100 billion valuation through social trading features, multi-chain expansion, and a proposed native stablecoin. He also confirmed the Pump Foundation holds nearly $2 billion in treasury assets after generating over $1 billion in revenue since early 2024.
Circle's USDC stablecoin is now available on OKX's X Layer, allowing users to transfer the stablecoin across different blockchains. This expansion makes USDC more accessible within the OKX ecosystem and beyond.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, is entering Saudi Arabia's market with a focus on tokenizing institutional real estate assets. This move marks Tether's first venture into the Middle East and highlights the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets on blockchain.
Western Union is introducing Stablecard, a stablecoin-linked payment card, across 37 markets. This move targets cross-border payments and consumers in volatile economies seeking US dollar-denominated savings.
Cloudflare has begun rolling out stablecoin wallets, allowing AI agents to pay for APIs and online content. Users can claim wallet handles now, with funding and payment features coming later.
Samsung is integrating stablecoin support into its Galaxy phones, potentially turning 800 million devices into crypto wallets. Analysts believe this move could make Samsung a major player in stablecoin distribution.
BlackRock has launched tokenized versions of its money market funds on both Solana and Ethereum blockchains. The funds use stablecoins for reserves, bringing traditional financial products to crypto users.
Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT, reported a $1.5 billion profit in Q2 2026. The company's reserves now include over 146 metric tons of gold, alongside U.S. Treasuries and repo agreements.
Circle has obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from New York's financial regulator, adding state-level oversight to its already federally approved stablecoin operations. This dual-layer regulation enhances the regulatory framework for USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has received a New York trust charter, adding to its recent federal banking approval. This move strengthens Circle's regulatory standing and could enhance its stablecoin operations.
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Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has received a trust charter from New York. This allows them to offer fiduciary and custody services, a significant step in the growing regulatory acceptance of crypto.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, reported a $1.5 billion operating profit for Q2 2026. However, its reserve buffer fell by half, raising questions about its financial stability. The company added 14 metric tons of gold and 1,800 bitcoin to its reserves during the quarter.
Stablecoin firm Brale claims its new protocol can address liquidity fragmentation as more companies issue their own stablecoins. The current bridge model struggles with scaling as hundreds of new stablecoins enter the market.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has purchased nearly 1,000 blockchain-related patents from IBM. The deal covers technology in blockchain, banking, insurance, and cloud security, though financial details were not disclosed.
Samsung revealed plans to add stablecoin support to its Wallet app, showcasing Circle's USDC at Galaxy Unpacked. The move could make crypto payments more accessible to mainstream users, but details remain limited.
A Bloomberg investigation reveals how Tether leveraged connections to Trump administration insiders, including Howard Lutnick and Bo Hines, to influence the drafting of early cryptocurrency regulations in ways that favored the stablecoin issuer.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, is partnering with South Korean tech giant Kakao and digital bank Toss Bank to explore blockchain-based stablecoin payment infrastructure in South Korea.
Lombard Finance is launching its Bitcoin Onchain Credit Strategy, with Flow Traders as the pilot partner. The strategy enables traders to borrow stablecoins using Bitcoin as collateral, potentially lowering borrowing costs and increasing capital efficiency.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the Crypto Clarity Act, breaking with JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon and banking trade groups who warn the bill's stablecoin-yield provisions could pull deposits away from traditional lenders.
Britain's pilot for digital government bonds could unlock trapped liquidity in financial markets, but experts say regulators must first approve an onchain stablecoin to serve as digital cash for settlement.
The Balance stablecoin lost 99% of its value after an attacker exploited a flaw in its lending system. The attacker manipulated bitcoin prices to drain vaults, pocketing $1 million in a single transaction.