Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 week ago
The stablecoin sector added to its upward trajectory this week, with inflows reaching $1.367 billion since April 4. At present, the fiat-pegged token economy sits at an all-time high of $318.605 billion. Key Takeaways: The stablecoin market hit an al...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 week ago
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has handed out its first stablecoin licenses, and the winners are Standard Chartered’s JV and HSBC.
HKMA Has Released First Stablecoin Licenses After A Delay
According to HKMA’s website, two entitie...
by COINS NEWS - 1 week ago
Well there goes your yield chaps. The amount of staff and resources needed for monitoring, analytics, interventions, reporting is going to costa plenty. Sounding more and more like a CBDC every day.... in case the tldr bot doesn't kick in:...
by COINS NEWS - 1 week ago
After thinking about stablecoin yield for awhile, I asked my self, "Where does the yield come from"? I believe there cannot be a yield on stablecoins unless they are backed by fractional reserves, or nothing at all. Otherwise the stablecoin...
Bitcoin News / Google News Bitcoin - 1 week ago
TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Frames PBTC Sector as Investable Equity Category& & Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 week ago
Hong Kong has awarded its first stablecoin licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led consortium. The move marks a major step in the cityβs plan to become a global digital asset hub. Key Takeaways HKMA granted 2 licences to HSBC and a Standard Cha...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph β - 1 week ago
A Bank of France official called for tighter MiCA rules on non-euro stablecoins as lawmakers advance reporting requirements for self-custodial crypto wallets above 5,000 euros.French officials are pushing for tighter oversight of crypto from two dire...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 1 week ago
Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin issuer licenses under a new
regulatory framework overseen by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.Singapore
Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).The regulator announced the...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph β - 1 week ago
Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin issuer licenses, approving Anchorpoint Financial and HSBCβs Hong Kong banking arm under its new regime.Update April 10, 2026, 10 am UTC: This article has been updated to add more details from the announcement...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 1 week ago
Hong Kong grants first stablecoin issuer licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, marking a milestone for regulated digital assets in Asia. (Read More)
by COINS NEWS - 1 week ago
Losing your money due to the bad investment decisions is less painful than losing your stablecoins that are "parked" waiting. So, what are the top 10 risks of using stablecoins in DeFi on public blockchains? Smart contract bugs β Vulnerabi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 weeks ago
Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as a dominant force in global payments, signaling a major shift toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure as transaction volumes and real-world use cases expand at unprecedented scale. Key Takeaways: Chainalysi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 weeks ago
Stablecoin FX rates hit interbank parity in Latin America during Q1 2026, while East African corridors compressed pricing gaps by as much as 81%, according to the Borderless Benchmark Quarterly Insights: Q1 2026 report. Key Takeaways: The Borderless...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph β - 2 weeks ago
Dubaiβs regulator issued new guidance placing token launches into three buckets, tightening disclosure and governance standards for stablecoins, RWAs and other digital assets.Dubaiβs Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) published detailed guida...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 weeks ago
In a positive development for the crypto industry, a recent study by White House economists affirmed that stablecoin yield wonβt harm community banks, and its prohibition wonβt have a meaningful impact on overall lending in the banking system.
Stabl...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph β - 2 weeks ago
Two macro catalysts β wealth transfer and payment disruption β could push stablecoin usage far beyond baseline growth forecasts, analysts say.Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis estimates that stablecoin volumes could hit $1.5 quadrillion within the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 weeks ago
A fascinating debate about XRP and stablecoins like USDT has emerged between former Ripple CTO David Schwartz and members of the XRP community. During the exchange, questions were raised about whether banks would choose XRP despite Rippleβs concentra...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 weeks ago
The public has 60 days to weigh in. That’s how much time the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is giving Americans to respond to its newly proposed framework for regulating stablecoin issuers β a plan built around 144 specific questions the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 weeks ago
The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed new rules on April 8, 2026, requiring permitted payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions laws for the first time. Key Takeaways: FinCEN and OFAC issued a...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph β - 2 weeks ago
White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.A White House report found that banning yield on stablecoins would have a marginal impact on bank lending while creating cl...