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Polymarket Replaces USDC.e with New USDC-Backed Token in Upgrade

By Michael Turner Apr 7, 2026

Polymarket introduces a USDC-backed token and new trading system, phasing out USDC.e to improve settlement control and efficiency.

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New Zealand Regulator Says NZDD Stablecoin Is Not Financial Product

By Emily Carter Mar 12, 2026

New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority ruled that the NZDD stablecoin is not a financial product, offering regulatory clarity for a token pegged to the New Zealand dollar.

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Wells Fargo Files WFUSD Trademark for Crypto Services

By Michael Turner Mar 11, 2026

Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for WFUSD, covering crypto trading, payments, staking, and blockchain-based financial services. The move aligns with growing bank interest in digital assets.

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Zerohash Applies for US National Trust Bank Charter

By Emily Carter Mar 5, 2026

Zerohash has applied for a US national trust bank charter, joining several crypto firms seeking federal approval to expand stablecoin and custody services.

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Stablecoin Inflows Surge to $1.7B amid Washington Debate

By David Walker Mar 5, 2026

Weekly stablecoin inflows rose 414% to $1.7 billion as US lawmakers and banking groups continue debating yield-bearing stablecoins.

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Meta Eyes Stablecoin Return with Third-Party Integration in 2026

By Matthew Clarke Feb 24, 2026

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.

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Tether Invests $100M in Anchorage Digital

By David Walker Feb 5, 2026

Tether has made a $100 million equity investment in Anchorage Digital, deepening its partnership with the federally regulated US crypto bank.

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Abu Dhabi Firm Launches First UAE-Registered Dollar Stablecoin

By Michael Turner Jan 29, 2026

Universal Digital has introduced USDU, the first US dollar stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank, marking a milestone in the country’s regulated digital payments framework.

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JPMorgan Eyes Canton Network for Next Phase of JPM Coin

By Laura Mitchell Jan 7, 2026

JPMorgan plans to extend JPM Coin onto the Canton Network, signaling a broader push to use public, institutional-grade blockchains for regulated digital cash.

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Argentina Eyes Crypto Integration for Banking Sector

By Laura Mitchell Dec 8, 2025

Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting rules to permit traditional banks to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody.

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Bybit and Circle Announce Strategic USDC Adoption Partnership

By Laura Mitchell Dec 8, 2025

Bybit has formed a strategic partnership with an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, to expand global USDC access and liquidity across its ecosystem.

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Sony Explores Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin for Game and Anime Payments

By Laura Mitchell Dec 1, 2025

Sony Bank is evaluating a US dollar-pegged stablecoin as part of a broader push to streamline payments across Sony’s gaming and anime ecosystem, with potential issuance beginning in fiscal 2026.