Ripple’s expanded funding for XRP Ledger development is drawing market attention as XRP trades in a tight range following recent volatility.
Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned the OCC over disclosure and foreign ownership concerns tied to World Liberty’s reported bank charter application.
SBI Holdings and Startale Group introduced JPYSC, a trust bank-backed yen stablecoin targeting institutional and cross-border use ahead of a planned Q2 launch.
The OCC released a proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, formally barring yield on payment stablecoins and tightening oversight of issuer-affiliate reward structures.
Gate obtained a Malta Payment Institution license under PSD2, enabling regulated fiat and stablecoin payment services across the European Union.
Aave has surpassed $1 trillion in cumulative lending volume, underscoring its dominance in DeFi lending as institutional adoption of onchain credit markets grows.
World Liberty Financial has proposed a governance staking model alongside new incentives aimed at boosting adoption of its USD1 stablecoin.
AllUnity, backed by Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm, has launched CHFAU, a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin for institutional clients under MiCA compliance.
TBD, a Solana-based prediction market protocol focused on verified human opinion, has raised $3 million in a seed round led by crypto venture firms.
Stripe’s co-founder John Collison expects rapid growth in AI agent-driven commerce powered by stablecoins and high-throughput blockchains.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has selected four firms, including Revolut, to test stablecoin issuance and payments in a regulatory sandbox starting in Q1 2026. The initiative aims to shape the country’s final stablecoin framework.
Hong Kong plans to approve its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March as part of a broader push to formalize digital asset regulation. The government will also introduce new rules for crypto dealers and custodians this year.
US authorities seized over $61 million in USDT linked to a large-scale pig butchering fraud scheme, highlighting increased enforcement against crypto-enabled scams.
Payoneer has applied for a US national trust bank charter as fintech and crypto firms increasingly seek regulated pathways to offer stablecoin and custody services.
Stripe is reportedly exploring an acquisition of PayPal or parts of its business as competitive pressures and strategic shifts reshape the global payments landscape.