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US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priority
23.1.2026
The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms
Capital One bank buys stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15B
23.1.2026
Capital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins
Capital One agrees to acquire credit card, stablecoin payment enabler Brex
22.1.2026
In a press release from September, Brex said it was planning to launch native stablecoin payments as part of its business
Stablecoin supply growth stalls as regulation, Treasury yields bite
22.1.2026
Institutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline
Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
22.1.2026
Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure
Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic
22.1.2026
Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth
‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields
22.1.2026
At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance
Circle Foundation Funds United Nations Digital Hub to Scale Regulated Stablecoins for Aid
22.1.2026
Circle Foundation grants support UN Digital Hub to use regulated stablecoins for faster, transparent humanitarian payments. Circle Foundation announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026 a first international grant to UNHCR’s Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions (DHoTS) to help...
Tharwa Integrates Sharia-Compliant Stablecoin Into Real Finance Ecosystem
22.1.2026
Tharwa has integrated its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain ecosystem, expanding access to sustainable onchain yield and strengthening RWA-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure. Expanding Onchain RWA Access Tharwa, an issuer of real-world asset ( RWA)...
Saga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin
22.1.2026
Saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol's total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours
Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push
22.1.2026
The American Bankers Association’s latest priorities aim to limit how digital dollars earn returns and how financial data is shared as lawmakers debate U.S. crypto market structure legislation
Binance Lists Ripple’s RLUSD as Ethereum Goes Live, XRP Ledger Next
22.1.2026
Binance is set to debut RLUSD for spot trading, marking a major distribution milestone for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin as it rolls out multichain access, zero-fee incentives, and expanding use across payments, liquidity, and onchain finance. Binance Listing Pushes Ripple’s RLUSD Into Global...
Elliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest
21.1.2026
Elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis Firm Believes Stablecoins Bolster Iran’s Shadow System According to a...
Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
21.1.2026
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking
Trump’s AI and crypto czar says crypto and traditional banks will become ‘one industry’
21.1.2026
Sacks believes the divide between banking and crypto industries will disappear, with banks potentially seeing stablecoin issuance as a way to enter the market
Binance to add Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum, XRP Ledger support is coming
21.1.2026
The dollar-backed stablecoin be available starting Thursday on Ethereum, with support for the XRP Ledger expected soon
Noble blockchain shifts from Cosmos to launch a standalone EVM
21.1.2026
Noble is seeking better developer access and a more robust tech stack to build its new EVM-compatible stablecoin-focused blockchain, which will launch in March
Tom Lee Doubles Down on $250,000 Bitcoin Price Target for 2026
21.1.2026
Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee says the firm is expecting new all-time highs for bitcoin in 2026. Crypto Bull Tom Lee Anticipating Positive Year for Digital Assets Driven By ‘Usefulness of Crypto Increasing’ In a new interview on the Master Investor Podcast, Lee, chairman of the ethereum...
Tether Partners With Bitqik for Bitcoin and Stablecoin Education in Laos
20.1.2026
Tether and Laos-based exchange Bitqik have launched a joint initiative to promote education around bitcoin and stablecoins. The program aims to reach more than 10,000 people across Laos through events and online learning in 2026. Crypto Education in Laos Gets a Boost Through Tether and Bitqik...
Ripple Highlights Bullish Case for Regulated Stablecoins
20.1.2026
Stablecoins are moving from crypto edges into regulated finance as clearer rules drive institutional adoption, reshape cross-border payments, and position tokenized cash as a lasting complement to traditional money, according to Ripple’s Matthew Osborne. Ripple Sees Stablecoins Pulled Inside...