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Stablecoins moved $35 trillion last year but only 1% of it was for 'real world' payments
23.1.2026
While stablecoins settled around $35 trillion last year, only around 1% of that represented genuine payments like remittances and payroll, a new report found
Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins
23.1.2026
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa
‘Literally billions’ of AI agents to use stablecoins in 5 years: Circle CEO
23.1.2026
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says AI agents have no alternative to stablecoins and will conduct everyday activities with the tokens within as little as three years
Ark Invest sees bitcoin and tokenization driving the next phase of digital asset growth
22.1.2026
The asset manager said bitcoin’s institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade’s end
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
Crypto regulation to become global reality this year, PwC says
22.1.2026
PwC says 2026 is when crypto rules go live globally, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and the race to become the industry’s most trusted hub
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...
UN receives Circle grant to upgrade cross-border refugee aid
22.1.2026
Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost of delivering humanitarian aid
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
22.1.2026
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability
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
BlackRock names crypto and tokenization as ‘themes driving markets’ in 2026
21.1.2026
The $10 trillion asset manager includes bitcoin, ether and stablecoins in its 2026 outlook, spotlighting blockchain as a rising force in modern finance
Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso stablecoins amid cautious 2026 outlook
21.1.2026
One of Argentina's longest‑running exchanges, Ripio, is betting on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds to drive a decade‑long boom in tokenized money across Latin America
Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money
21.1.2026
The Bank of Italy's Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing that their stability depends on fiat currency pegs
Chainlink is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets: Bitwise
21.1.2026
Chainlink is a dominant software platform quietly powering stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi and institutional adoption across crypto, said Matt Hougan
Solana falls, rebounds from $145 as crypto market liquidations near $350 million
20.1.2026
Despite strong fundamentals including $15 billion in stablecoins and $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets, technical signals suggest growing uncertainty
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...
Bitcoin to $180,000, stablecoins to soar in 2026, investor Dan Tapiero predicts
18.1.2026
From macro tailwinds to trillion-dollar rails, the 50T Funds founder sees real-world adoption reshaping the crypto landscape
Why tokenized stocks, funds and gold will have a breakout year in 2026
17.1.2026
After stablecoins proved product-market fit, crypto founders and executives say 2026 is when banks and asset managers will push tokenized assets into mainstream markets
Stablecoins Could Drain Trillions From Bank Deposits: Bank of America Flags $6T Risk That Could Redefine Lending
17.1.2026
Stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape credit markets and funding across the financial system. Bank of America Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank...
Crypto’s bank-like turn puts JPMorgan on edge
16.1.2026
Banks and crypto firms are converging fast, as yield-bearing stablecoins, ETF filings and tokenized markets test the boundaries of financial regulation