stablecoin
Stablecoins Move Into the Mainstream: What Institutions Expect Next
- From cross-border payments to treasury work - helped by clearer rules - stablecoins are moving into real financial use
- “For institutional FX markets, stablecoins are expected to drive growth in 24/7 trading and reduce counterparty and settlement risk,” LMAX Group's Head of Custody.
Monday, 17/11/2025 | 14:39 GMT by
Paul Golden
Bank of England Proposes Stablecoin Rules, Capping UK Retail at £20K and Business at £10M
- Stablecoins deemed systemically important could initially hold up to 95% in UK government debt.
- BoE expects to finalize the regulatory framework in the second half of next year.
Monday, 10/11/2025 | 11:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Proposes Allowing Non-Issuers to Offer Stablecoin Interest Under GENIUS Act
- Banking groups call for blanket stablecoin interest prohibition, opposing Coinbase.
- BPI warns stablecoin interest could trigger $6.6 trillion in bank deposit outflows.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 13:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hong Kong Moves Forward with Stablecoins While Beijing Signals Concern
- Chinese firms halt Hong Kong stablecoin plans as Beijing raises concerns over controlled digital currencies.
- SFC addresses over 150 participants on risk management for digital asset and tokenised funds.
Monday, 20/10/2025 | 12:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Chinese Tech Giants Halt Stablecoin Plans after Regulatory Push: Report
- Ant Group and JD.com earlier confirmed participation in Hong Kong’s pilot stablecoin programme but have now paused their plans.
- Mainland Chinese regulators are believed to be concerned about the private takeover of currency controls.
Monday, 20/10/2025 | 04:44 GMT by
Arnab Shome
From Hong Kong to Global Trade: China’s Bid to Put the RMB on the Stablecoin Map
- China's State Council reportedly is reviewing a draft roadmap that would, for the first time, consider allowing RMB-linked stablecoins, alongside targets for overseas RMB use and a risk-control framework.
- Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 656) took effect on 1 August 2025, establishing a comprehensive licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers.
Monday, 13/10/2025 | 10:53 GMT by
Yolanda Tree
Can FX interest Rate Derivatives Traders Learn from Binary Options?
- Nasdaq wants to allow the trading of tokenised equity securities and exchange-traded products on its market. But is the move too far-fetched? Paul Golden weighs in.
- He further looked into the lessons interest rate derivatives can learn from binary options and the implications of the UK's stablecoin limits.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 09:49 GMT by
Paul Golden
Tether Eyes Juventus Board Changes Amid Growing Crypto–Football Partnerships
- The company will contribute $129 million ahead of an upcoming shareholder meeting, Reuters reported.
- The firm is seeking $15–20 billion in funding, aiming for a $500 billion valuation.
Tuesday, 07/10/2025 | 13:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase to List First Singapore Dollar Stablecoin in Collaboration with StraitsX
- The new stablecoin expands Coinbase’s offering and provides users with additional cross-border payment options.
- As part of the rollout, XSGD will reportedly be issued on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, for decentralized FX trading.
Wednesday, 24/09/2025 | 16:01 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Enosys Loans Lets Users Mint First XRP-Backed Stablecoins on Flare
- FXRP and wFLR are accepted as collateral, with a stability pool managing liquidation and offering rewards.
- Flare Time Series Oracle sets collateral pricing; stXRP support will combine staking rewards with stablecoin minting.
Friday, 19/09/2025 | 14:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Adds Support for Circle’s USDC and EURC Stablecoins to Increase Liquidity
- Both companies aim to make stablecoins core infrastructure for crypto trading and payments.
- Circle has registered as an EMI in France to issue USDC and EURC under EU MiCA.
Wednesday, 17/09/2025 | 16:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The Stablecoin Revolution: Why Digital Dollars Are Reshaping Global Finance
- The future of money is already here. It's just not evenly distributed yet.
Tuesday, 19/08/2025 | 12:46 GMT by
Gregory Cowles
Digital Currencies in the Crosshairs: UK Rethinks, EU Pushes On, IG Makes Its Move
- Will a digital pound facilitate runs on commercial banks during economic uncertainty? But the EU wants stablecoins. Paul Golden weighs in on the contrasting stances on the two shores of the English Channel.
- He also dives into IG's entry into crypto. Is it just a play to get more crypto traders interested in IG’s other offerings?
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 12:49 GMT by
Paul Golden
Circle Moves to Become a US National Trust Bank after Bumper IPO
- If approved, the OCC-licensed entity will oversee the management of the USDC reserve on behalf of Circle’s US issuer.
- It would also help the company meet requirements under the proposed GENIUS Act legislation.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 | 05:54 GMT by
Arnab Shome
South Korea Suspends Digital Won Project amid Stablecoin Push
- The Bank of Korea has informed participating banks that discussions on the digital won project have been temporarily paused.
- Meanwhile, the country’s President has made stablecoin regulation one of his main priorities.
Monday, 30/06/2025 | 06:39 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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