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HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses
10.4.2026
The approvals by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory's central bank, mark the first batch under the Stablecoins Ordinance, which took effect in August 2025
Stablecoin volumes to reach $719T by 2035 as generational wealth shift speeds up crypto adoption
9.4.2026
Massive transfer of wealth to younger, crypto-native users and rising payment volumes challenge dominance of Visa and Mastercard
Banks are treading carefully on stablecoins despite market growth, S&P Global says
9.4.2026
Most U.S. lenders remain in a wait-and-see mode as deposit risks, regulatory shifts and new competition complicate strategy, according to the report
Crypto payments to pass Strait of Hormuz is the next logical step for Iran’s sanctions-skirting trade network
9.4.2026
The Iranian regime has been increasingly using cryptocurrency over the last few years to facilitate cross border oil trading, according to data from Chainalysis
U.S. Treasury proposes demands that stablecoin firms be set to police bad transactions
8.4.2026
The U.S. is pitching new rules for stablecoin issuers to treat them like every other financial firm that must maintain armor against illicit uses
White House study bolsters crypto's stance in stablecoin yield fight against bankers
8.4.2026
White House economists said banning rewards wouldn't significantly boost banks' financial health, amplifying the crypto industry view in the Clarity Act debate
Six Swiss banks join forces to build a unified digital franc
8.4.2026
The initiative brings major lenders together to trial Swiss franc stablecoin in controlled environment with real transactions
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan must move faster as tokenization reshapes finance
6.4.2026
“A whole new set of competitors is emerging based on blockchain," said Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders
Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC
3.4.2026
Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks
Hong Kong hasn’t issued a single HKD stablecoin license after March target
1.4.2026
Officials flagged March for initial approvals, but licensing has yet to begin with no updated timeline
Why 12 European banks are teaming up to save the euro from digital dollarization
31.3.2026
In an interview with CoinDesk, the CEO of a the 12-member consortium why Europe is racing to put the euro onchain and compete with dollar dominance in crypto markets
Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment
31.3.2026
Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency
Forex startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments
31.3.2026
The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesses moving large sums of money
Stablecoin payments go 'invisible' in Southeast Asia as crypto card business surges
29.3.2026
StraitsX, a Singapore-based company, has seen rapid growth in its stablecoin card program, with a 40x surge in transaction volume and an 83x increase in card issuance between 2024 and 2025
Why Mastercard paid double for stablecoin infrastructure it could have built
27.3.2026
The credit card giant’s pricey payment to buy stablecoin platform, BVNK, says more than any strategy deck or earnings call ever could
Crypto for Advisors: The evolution of stablecoins
26.3.2026
From niche trading instrument to global financial infrastructure: How stablecoins are extending the US dollar’s reach and what advisors need to know
Market structure bill compromise draws wide-ranging reaction from fractured crypto crowd
26.3.2026
The yield agreement, seen as a step toward finally advancing the stalled market structure bill, hasn't yet fully won industry support
SBI, Sony back Startale’s $63 million push to expand Japan’s tokenized finance stack
25.3.2026
The Singapore-based company builds blockchain tools for financial firms and retail users, including a blockchain for tokenized securities, stablecoins, and a consumer app
Circle selloff may be overdone as crypto bill weakens Coinbase edge, say analysts
25.3.2026
The latest draft of the CLARITY Act hit both stocks, but one analyst says the bill could ultimately shift bargaining power toward Circle and away from Coinbase
Circle stock plunges 18% as a new draft of the Clarity Act threatens stablecoin rewards
24.3.2026
The latest version of the Clarity Act is pressuring stocks as it would restrict stablecoin rewards