Stripe’s co-founder John Collison expects rapid growth in AI agent-driven commerce powered by stablecoins and high-throughput blockchains.
21Shares has launched a new ETP on Euronext Amsterdam offering European investors exposure to Strategy’s preferred stock backed by its Bitcoin treasury. The product expands regulated crypto-linked investment access in Europe.
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.
Tether’s market capitalization is on track for a second consecutive monthly decline, reflecting softer capital flows in the crypto market. Analysts say stalled stablecoin growth could weigh on broader recovery momentum.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reduced his ether holdings by about 17,000 ETH in February as the asset declined sharply. The sales were executed gradually through small on-chain swaps.
Bitcoin Depot will require identification for every transaction at its crypto ATMs, tightening compliance amid rising regulatory scrutiny over fraud and money laundering.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $258 million in inflows, even as institutional investors sold roughly 25,000 BTC in late 2025 and sentiment remained cautious.
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.
Meta is preparing to relaunch stablecoin payments later this year, leveraging a third-party vendor and a new wallet to navigate regulatory and operational challenges.
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates Coinbase’s USDC-related revenue could rise significantly if stablecoin payments adoption accelerates, even as lawmakers debate tighter yield rules.
A Polymarket market on which crypto firm ZachXBT may expose next has attracted nearly $3 million in volume. Traders currently assign the highest odds to Solana platform Meteora.
Terraform’s wind-down trust has filed a lawsuit against Jane Street over alleged trading tied to the 2022 TerraUSD collapse. The case centers on claims of using non-public liquidity information.