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State of Crypto: Mapping Out the Senate Stablecoin Bill's Next Steps
10.5.2025
While the Senate failed to advance its stablecoin bill this week, it's not dead yet
Crypto’s $10T Surge Begins—Mainstream Stablecoins Trigger Escape Velocity
10.5.2025
Crypto adoption is about to hit escape velocity as Meta, Stripe, and Ramp embrace stablecoins, setting the stage for a $10 trillion surge in digital asset integration, experts say. Stablecoins Hit Mainstream—Crypto Adoption Reaching Escape Velocity The accelerating shift toward stablecoin adoption...
Ripple CEO Sees Stablecoins Exploding Globally, Calls for Rapid US Regulation
10.5.2025
Ripple’s CEO pushes for urgent U.S. action as stablecoins skyrocket globally, warning that without clear rules, America risks falling behind in the digital currency race. Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Act Fast as Stablecoins Erupt Worldwide Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse raised...
As Meta Said to Mull Tokens, Senator Warren Calls for Blocking Big Tech Stablecoins
9.5.2025
While the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee argues for stablecoin limits, she and colleagues also questioned Binance's talks with Treasury
Senator Tim Scott slams partisan politics for failed stablecoin bill
9.5.2025
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott blamed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act’s failure on partisan politics during a Senate speech on May 8.Scott said the vote, which failed to reach cloture in the Senate, was expected to mark a step...
Senator Tim Scott slams partisan politics for failed stablecoin bill
9.5.2025
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott blamed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act’s failure on partisan politics during a Senate speech on May 8.Scott said the vote, which failed to reach cloture in the Senate, was expected to mark a step...
Meta Reportedly Exploring Stablecoins for Small-Payment Use Case
9.5.2025
Meta is contacting infrastructure providers to explore the implementation of stablecoins with a payout use case in mind. The development would mark a new start for the company’s crypto plans after dropping the Libra project. Meta Reportedly Mulling Stablecoins for Small Payouts to Creators...
Stripe Launches Stablecoin Accounts, Available to Businesses in 101 Countries
9.5.2025
Stripe has introduced stablecoin accounts, enabling businesses in 101 countries to hold and transact using stablecoins like USDC and USDB. This move aims to provide entrepreneurs, especially in regions with volatile currencies, a tool to hedge against inflation and access the global economy more...
Rumble CEO confirms Tether-collab crypto wallet to launch in Q3
9.5.2025
Rumble’s pro-crypto founder and CEO has confirmed that the firm will launch its Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet in the third quarter of this year, aimed at giving the Coinbase Wallet a run for its money. The Rumble Wallet will be launched in partnership with stablecoin issuer Tether...
Meta exploring stablecoin integration for payouts: Report
8.5.2025
Tech company Meta is reportedly exploring integrating stablecoin payments into its platforms after a three-year hiatus from cryptocurrencies, Fortune reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.The Facebook parent held talks with several crypto infrastructure firms in consultation but has...
Meta exploring stablecoin integration for payouts: Report
8.5.2025
Tech company Meta is reportedly exploring integrating stablecoin payments into its platforms after a three-year hiatus from cryptocurrencies, Fortune reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.The Facebook parent held talks with several crypto infrastructure firms in consultation but has...
Meta Is Looking to Enter Red-Hot Stablecoin Market: Fortune
8.5.2025
The tech giant reportedly also hired a vice president of product with crypto experience to help with the stablecoin efforts
US Stablecoin bill blocked as Democrats withdraw support
8.5.2025
The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins of 2025 Act, known as the GENIUS Act, failed to pass cloture in the United States Senate on May 8, dealing a slight blow to cryptocurrency regulation in the country.The bill, sponsored by Senator Bill Hagerty and co-sponsored...
US Stablecoin bill blocked as Democrats withdraw support
8.5.2025
The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins of 2025 Act, known as the GENIUS Act, failed to pass cloture in the United States Senate on May 8, dealing a slight blow to cryptocurrency regulation in the country.The bill, sponsored by Senator Bill Hagerty and co-sponsored...
Senate Votes Against Advancing Stablecoin Bill, Delaying Process as Trump Concerns Fester
8.5.2025
Last-minute Democrat objections led to a failed vote to move into debate on a top crypto industry legislative priority to regulate dollar-based tokens
Senate Republicans Making Plea to Get on With Stablecoin Debate
8.5.2025
Once-allied Democrats continue to drag their heels on the first big crypto bill, leaving a key vote in doubt as GOP Majority Leader Thune calls for action
Alpen Labs Launches Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin to Boost Censorship Resistance
8.5.2025
Alpen Labs has introduced the bitcoin dollar (BTD), a bitcoin-collateralized stablecoin built on zero-knowledge rollup technology, aiming to provide a censorship-resistant alternative to centralized stablecoins. ZK Rollups Power Alpen’s New Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin The bitcoin dollar (BTD) will...
Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain Bringing Stablecoin Access to 196 Million Users
8.5.2025
LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger. Stablecoin Adoption Expands in Asia as LINE NEXT Integrates USDT Tether’s USDT...
Stripe rolls out stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries
8.5.2025
Stripe, a global payments platform, has introduced stablecoin-based accounts to clients in over 100 countries. According to a May 7 announcement, the new feature will allow the platform's clients "to send, receive, and hold US-dollar stablecoin account balances, similar to how a traditional fiat...
Visa Backs BVNK in Strategic Move to Boost Stablecoin Payment Networks
7.5.2025
Visa’s venture arm has invested in BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure firm, to accelerate the development of global payment networks using blockchain-based currencies. Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK Secures Visa Investment The strategic investment, announced this week by BVNK CEO Jesse Hemson...