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Polymarket Captures 97% of Onchain Prediction Market Fees After Pricing Overhaul

By David Walker Apr 7, 2026

Polymarket dominates the onchain prediction market sector, generating $7.1 million in fees in the first week of Q2 following a pricing overhaul.

What Is a Stablecoin: A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto’s Fiat Alternative

By Matthew Clarke Apr 7, 2026

Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a consistent value by pegging their price to traditional currencies like the US dollar. They provide the stability of fiat money while operating on decentralized blockchain networks.

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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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Circle Unveils Quantum-Resistant Roadmap for Arc Blockchain

By Andrew Collins Apr 6, 2026

Circle introduces a quantum-resistance roadmap for its Arc blockchain, aiming to protect crypto infrastructure ahead of potential quantum threats.

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Coinbase and Fannie Mae Introduce Crypto-Backed Mortgages

By David Walker Mar 26, 2026

Coinbase partners with Better to offer crypto-backed mortgages, allowing homebuyers to use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for down payments.

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Circle Partners with Sasai to Expand USDC Use in African Payments

By Daniel Brooks Mar 25, 2026

Circle teams up with Sasai to boost USDC adoption across African remittance and payment networks.

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Circle Stock Drops 18% as Clarity Act Draft Threatens Stablecoin Rewards

By Michael Turner Mar 24, 2026

Circle shares plunge after a draft of the Clarity Act raises concerns over limits on stablecoin yield.

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Stablecoins Seen Gaining from AI Payments Despite Slow Early Adoption

By Emily Carter Mar 23, 2026

Stablecoins may benefit from AI-driven payments over time, even as early usage remains limited, Bernstein says.

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USDC Overtakes USDT in Adjusted Transaction Volume, Mizuho Says

By Matthew Clarke Mar 13, 2026

Circle’s USDC has surpassed Tether’s USDT in adjusted transaction volume in 2026, according to Mizuho analysts, signaling shifting stablecoin usage patterns.

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Stablecoin Payments Firm Kast Raises $80M at $600M Valuation

By Matthew Clarke Mar 9, 2026

Kast, a stablecoin payments startup, secured $80 million in funding at a $600 million valuation to expand operations across multiple regions and enhance product offerings.

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USDT and USDC Maintain Lead Among Top Stablecoins

By Matthew Clarke Feb 27, 2026

Tether and USD Coin dominate the stablecoin market, representing nearly 80% of the total $315 billion capitalization across nine major tokens.

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Coinbase Stablecoin Revenue Seen Surging with USDC Payments Growth

By Matthew Clarke Feb 24, 2026

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates Coinbase’s USDC-related revenue could rise significantly if stablecoin payments adoption accelerates, even as lawmakers debate tighter yield rules.