stablecoins
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
Alibaba Plans Deposit Tokens as Ant Group and JD.com Halt Under Mainland Stablecoin Restrictions
- Deposit token represents direct claim on bank deposits and is regulated.
- Chinese firms maintain stablecoin activities abroad for Belt and Road and forex markets.
Friday, 14/11/2025 | 15:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bank of England’s 40% Collateral Requirement: Will It Boost or Bust Stablecoins?
- Stablecoin issuers in the UK must park 40% of the assets backing the cryptocurrency with the Bank of England in accounts that will not pay any interest. Paul Golden weighs in on its impact.
- He further delves into the growing concerns about the AI stock bubble and Robinhood’s futures trading dilemma.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 09:33 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
Japan’s Top Banks Team Up to Test Stablecoin Backed by National Regulator
- The pilot will reportedly issue yen-based digital tokens to test their use in both corporate and consumer payment systems.
- Those involved are Mitsubishi Corporation, Progmat Inc., and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation.
Friday, 07/11/2025 | 14:17 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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
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
U.S.-Listed Internet Infrastructure Firm Cloudflare Launches Payments Stablecoin
- The stablecoin targets automated payments for agents and creators.
- It is reportedly built to allow AI agents to automatically perform tasks such as booking travel, ordering goods, or managing schedules.
Thursday, 25/09/2025 | 18:56 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
Stablecoins, UK Policy Clashes, and Retail Crypto’s Rise: Could ETFs and CFDs Be Next?
- The vast majority of stablecoin transactions are now taking place outside the banking system. Paul Golden weighs in on how banks are aiming to bring these cryptocurrencies to the mainstream payments system.
- He also discusses the policy conundrum in the UK regarding the digital pound and the impact of the FCA's decision in favour of retail crypto ETNs.
Thursday, 04/09/2025 | 10:24 GMT by
Paul Golden
Stablecoin Growth Spurs Finery Markets’ New Trading Platform as GENIUS Act Advances
- Stablecoins now cover 62% of transactions; new platform supports institutional trading, reduces depeg risks.
- Firms such as Finery Markets and Bitpace are developing infrastructure to enable faster, lower-cost, and more secure stablecoin transactions.
Tuesday, 24/06/2025 | 13:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Stablecoins Take Off in 2025 as PayPal, Stripe, and Washington Back the Push
- Stablecoins are reshaping global finance, having processed $33 trillion in transactions last year.
- Standard Chartered projects stablecoin market growth from $230 billion to $2 trillion by 2028.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 19:00 GMT by
Mohadesa Najumi
Why Stablecoins’ $3.7T Growth Depends More on Market Forces Than Pricing
- Stablecoins rose from 23% in 2023 to 62% in Q1 2025, Finery Markets reports.
- These assets bridge fiat-blockchain, but true potential needs institutional trading and deeper infrastructure.
Tuesday, 10/06/2025 | 20:00 GMT by
Konstantin Shulga
JPMorgan, Bank of America Lead Early Talks on Joint Stablecoin Project as Adoption Grows
- The US Senate recently advanced the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins, with bipartisan support expected.
- Critics warn President Trump could benefit from stablecoin regulations due to his family’s USD1 coin.
Friday, 23/05/2025 | 10:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Stablecoins Go Mainstream as Mastercard and MoonPay Partner Across 150M Merchants
- At Mastercard-accepting locations, payments made in stablecoins will be instantly converted to fiat.
- MoonPay’s Iron platform supports the system’s global payouts and wallet transactions.
Thursday, 15/05/2025 | 13:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
109 Million Wallets Use Stablecoins—So Why Do Brokers Still Say No?
- Stripe backs stablecoins for instant, global finance—brokers risk falling behind if they don’t adapt fast.
- Stablecoins offer brokers faster funding, yield, and growth, but most still hesitate over outdated fears and tech barriers.
Tuesday, 22/04/2025 | 08:24 GMT by
Sameer Bhopale
Binance Delists 9 Stablecoins in Europe amid MiCA Compliance and Sale Rumors
- Stablecoins compliant with MiCA, including USDC and EURI, will remain available on the platform.
- Earlier, the firm denied rumors of being for sale, attributing them to a competitor's PR strategy.
Monday, 03/03/2025 | 10:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
As Inflation Hits Latin America, This Colombian Firm Offers Euro Savings Using Stablecoins
- Littio’s Euro IBAN account reportedly enables users in the region and Europe to open yield earnings accounts.
- Latin Americans have long faced challenges with currency devaluation and limited access to stable savings options.
Tuesday, 25/02/2025 | 15:55 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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