stablecoins
The UK's FCA Eases Stablecoin Rules Following Industry Backlash
- The new rules cut the capital requirement for stablecoin issuers from 2% to 1% and relax public disclosure obligations.
- The EU remains the most restrictive regime in the West, and the ECB’s hard line on stablecoins makes a more pragmatic approach unlikely.
Tuesday, 30/06/2026 | 06:34 GMT by
Adonis Adoni
Former BIS Chief Backs Stablecoin as Bank of England Moves to £40B Issuance Cap Model
- Agustín Carstens’ comments mark a shift from earlier warnings stablecoins may not qualify as “sound money.”
- Meanwhile, UK regulator drops proposals limiting holdings to £20K for individuals and £10M for businesses.
Tuesday, 23/06/2026 | 17:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
BoE Drops Stablecoin Holding Limits, Easing Path to GBP Liquidity Pools
- The BoE dropped individual stablecoin holding limits and replaced them with a temporary £40 billion issuance cap.
- The changes make GBP stablecoins more practical for larger balances, settlement, and collateral.
Monday, 22/06/2026 | 17:00 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Stablecoin Payments to Reach $5 Trillion by 2035 as 85% of Value Comes From B2B Use
- According to Juniper Research, firms are increasingly using stablecoins for treasury, supplier payments, and supply chain settlements.
- Regulators are tightening oversight of USD stablecoins over stability risks, as regions like Hong Kong roll out regulated frameworks.
Monday, 27/04/2026 | 16:30 GMT by
Jared Kirui
USD Stablecoins on Public Blockchains Are Major AML Concern, BIS Warns
- According to BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos, the stablecoins could have “material consequences” for financial stability.
- In stress scenarios, mass redemptions could force issuers to liquidate Treasuries and withdraw bank funding.
Monday, 20/04/2026 | 20:14 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Circle CEO Sees Opportunity for Yuan Stablecoin but Market Reality Remains Dollar-Dominated
- Yuan-backed stablecoins are being discussed, but current adoption remains negligible compared with dollar-pegged tokens.
- Capital controls and regulatory pressure make it unclear whether such a token could function as a global settlement asset.
Thursday, 16/04/2026 | 15:11 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Hong Kong Opens Stablecoin Market with First Approvals for HSBC and Anchorpoint
- Standard Chartered Hong Kong is involved in Anchorpoint Financial, a joint venture.
- EX.IO and Payment Asia partner to build stablecoin infrastructure in Hong Kong ecosystem.
Friday, 10/04/2026 | 13:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto Media Traffic Drops 33% While Stablecoins, Transfers, DEX Trading Increase
- Mainstream media audiences grew 60% as crypto-native outlets saw traffic decline, according to Outset Data.
- On-chain data shows expanding usage even as crypto media engagement drops to 70M visits.
Tuesday, 07/04/2026 | 18:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
New Zealand Regulator Rules NZDD Stablecoin, Citing “Not a Financial Product”
- ECDD Holdings participated in the sandbox; lawyers said the ruling applies only to this version of NZDD.
- The country bans crypto ATMs over money-laundering risks while clarifying stablecoin regulations.
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 12:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Picks Four Firms for Stablecoin Trials in Sandbox Ahead of Next Year’s Crypto Rules
- The regulator has selected Revolut, Monee, ReStabilise, and VVTX to begin stablecoin sandbox trials in Q1 2026.
- Firms must meet governance, financial crime, and Consumer Duty rules for authorisation.
Wednesday, 25/02/2026 | 13:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Same Stablecoin, Different Bill: Why Africa's Cash-Out Costs Climb to Nearly 20%
- According to Borderless.xyz, conversion costs vary widely, from about 1% in South Africa to nearly 20% in Botswana.
- Major markets like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana still show median spreads near 300 basis points, despite several active providers.
Wednesday, 11/02/2026 | 21:26 GMT by
Jared Kirui
What Digital Dollars Could Mean for Paychecks, Bills and Refunds
- US law (GENIUS Act) regulates stablecoins to mandate reserves, backing, and consumer protection.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 08:03 GMT by
Bazoom
Stablecoins Are Becoming a Settlement Tool - And Brokers Need to Adapt
- According to Binance Research’s Full-Year 2025 report, stablecoins are increasingly used for B2B settlement and treasury operations.
- Regulation and institutional adoption are pushing stablecoins into the payments and settlement layer, raising their relevance for brokers.
Thursday, 15/01/2026 | 14:28 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Gold Backed Stablecoins Wait as Hong Kong Holds to Fiat-Only Rules
- Authorities cite custody, valuation, and redemption risks for gold-backed stablecoins.
- Earlier, Chinese firms, including Ant Group and JD.com, paused stablecoin plans following mainland guidance.
Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 16:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Third-Party Dependencies Are the Biggest Friction for Stablecoins,” Insight from FMLS:25
- The panel of “Stablecoins for a Destabilized World: Use Cases in Financial Services” says regulatory clarity and scalable blockchain infrastructure are critical for adoption.
- Top-layer infrastructure—exchanges, wallets, custodians—remains the biggest adoption friction.
- Watch the full video from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Tuesday, 23/12/2025 | 16:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
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