South Korea to Allow Corporate Crypto Investment after Nine-Year Ban
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to permit listed companies and professional investors to allocate up to 5% of equity to top cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year…
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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to a fiat currency like the US dollar. They aim to combine the efficiency of blockchain transactions with the price stability of traditional money. Stablecoins are commonly used for trading, payments, and transferring value across crypto platforms. Some are backed by reserves, while others rely on algorithms or crypto collateral. Their growing use has made stablecoins a key bridge between traditional finance and the crypto economy.
Latest Stablecoins News
Rain Valuation Nears $2 Billion after $250 Million Series C Raise
Stablecoin payments firm Rain raised $250 million in a Series C round led by ICONIQ, pushing its valuation to nearly $2 billion as it accelerates global…
Stablecoin Payment Flows Could Reach $56T by 2030
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates stablecoin payment flows could rise to more than $56 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and demand in inflation-prone economies.
UAE Dirham Stablecoin Field Expands as RAKBank Secures Initial Approval
RAKBank has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin, adding another regulated lender to the country’s expanding digital payments landscape.
US Community Banks Push Congress to Close Stablecoin Yield Gap in GENIUS Act
US community banks are urging lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act to prevent stablecoin-linked yield programs, warning that the practice could accelerate deposit outflows and weaken…
Barclays Takes First Stablecoin Equity Stake with Investment in Ubyx
Barclays has made its first equity investment tied to stablecoins, backing Ubyx as global banks look for regulated exposure to tokenized cash infrastructure without issuing tokens…
Tether Launches Scudo to Simplify On-Chain Gold Transactions
Tether introduced Scudo, a new unit of account for Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling simpler, fractional gold transactions and broader accessibility in digital payments.
Ethereum Sets Record with $8 Trillion in Stablecoin Transfers in Q4 2025
Ethereum processed more than $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers in the fourth quarter of 2025. This underscores its role as the dominant settlement layer for on-chain…
Coinbase Expands Beyond Crypto with Stablecoins, Base and Super App Push for 2026
Coinbase is positioning stablecoins, its Base network and an expanded product suite at the center of its 2026 strategy as competition intensifies among crypto platforms pursuing…
Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Interest Ban Could Benefit China
A Coinbase executive warned that restricting interest on US-issued stablecoins could weaken US competitiveness as China prepares to allow interest on its digital yuan.