260 stories about Stablecoin from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 25, 2026.
The European Commission is seeking public comment on potential revisions to its crypto regulatory framework, specifically regarding stablecoins and decentralized finance.
The Federal Reserve proposed requiring stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities before account opening or direct token redemption, extending bank-style anti-money laundering standards to stablecoins.
Fidelity has introduced a new money market fund that invests exclusively in assets permitted for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. This move aims to provide stablecoin issuers with compliant, high-quality reserve options.
AllUnity has introduced SEKAU, a stablecoin fully backed by the Swedish krona, operating under the EU's MiCA framework. This move expands the company's stablecoin offerings and supports multi-chain transactions.
The Federal Reserve and other U.S. agencies want stablecoin providers to collect customer identification similar to banks. The proposed rule is now open for public comments, with a 60-day window to submit feedback.
A senior official from China's central bank has urged stricter oversight and international cooperation as stablecoins become more important in cross-border transactions. This comes as stablecoins gain traction in global payments, requiring closer monitoring.
The IMF highlights the rapid adoption of stablecoins in Nigeria, warning that efforts to suppress their use are likely to be only partly effective. The country's reliance on stablecoins for financial transactions is growing, posing potential risks to its financial system.
UFC Freedom 250 paid fighter bonuses in USD1, a stablecoin from Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, at a White House event. This marks the first major use of a politically affiliated stablecoin in professional sports.
Morpho, a decentralized lending platform, has raised $175 million, showing strong investor interest in onchain credit infrastructure. This reflects growing confidence in stablecoin adoption and decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions.
Visa said stablecoins are reshaping the back end of commerce as it unveiled new AI tools, tokenization features, and a partnership with OpenAI.
Mastercard's Agent Pay for Machines lets AI agents buy services and settle transactions using cards, bank accounts, and stablecoins. The system is backed by crypto giants like Coinbase and Ripple, aiming to streamline AI commerce.
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has proposed new stablecoin regulations that align with the federal GENIUS Act. The rules include reserve concentration limits and mandatory risk management programs to enhance stability and transparency.
MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho will establish a council to explore operational frameworks and prepare for the issuance of stablecoins. The banks aim to finalize their plans by March 2027.
A Hyperliquid-backed lobby group and Paradigm are urging the US to revise a proposed anti-money laundering rule that could restrict decentralized stablecoin usage on public blockchains, potentially impacting how people use stablecoins for transactions and DeFi services.
Traditional asset manager Janus Henderson has invested in Ethena and plans to distribute its stablecoin, USDe. This follows a trend of big finance firms embracing decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.
HTX will delist the USD1 stablecoin after World Liberty Financial froze HTX-linked addresses over UK sanctions compliance. HTX had previously stated that the stablecoin issuer took the action.
Meta is now paying some creators using USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. While this validates stablecoins as a mainstream payment method, it also highlights the difficulty of converting them into local currency for everyday use.
America's largest banks are creating a new digital currency network to prevent customers from moving deposits to stablecoins. This move aims to integrate traditional banking with blockchain technology, offering tokenized deposits as an alternative to crypto-based stablecoins.
Rep. Brad Sherman argues government payments in stablecoins would create a tax evasion economy and threaten the U.S. dollar. He says this would create an alternative financial system outside traditional banking.
Visa is testing private stablecoin settlement on the Canton network with Brale, exploring whether institutions can use blockchain without exposing sensitive transaction data.
Russia has sanctioned a 17-year-old British teenager for reporting on a ruble-pegged stablecoin allegedly used to evade sanctions. The teen's father, political activist Bill Browder, called this the first time a high school student has been targeted by an authoritarian regime.
Three of America's biggest banks are building a shared blockchain network to tokenize assets and compete with stablecoins. The project, set to launch next year, aims to reduce reliance on traditional deposits.
Russia has sanctioned a British teenager for alleging that the A7A5 stablecoin was used to fund its war in Ukraine. The A7A5 stablecoin was designed to bypass sanctions imposed on Russia after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Tether has introduced a Visa card that allows users to spend tokenized gold anywhere Visa is accepted. Cardholders will earn crypto rewards on their purchases, blending traditional payments with digital assets.