Stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and the new rails of digital cash.
The UK government is moving forward with plans to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins by the end of 2026. Key Regulatory Developments Consultation Start: The process kicks off with official consultations on November 10. Key Agencies: The framework is a collaborative effort involving HM Treasury, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Bank … Read more
BlackRock is making a strategic pivot by redesigning its BlackRock Select Treasury-Based Liquidity Fund (BSTBL) to cater directly to the stablecoin market. This move, driven by the new GENIUS Act regulations, positions the asset manager as a critical bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset world. The core changes to the fund are designed … Read more
The market for gold-linked digital assets is experiencing a substantial surge, with the sector’s total capitalization nearing $3.4 billion, up from just $500 million earlier in the year. This growth is driven by rising gold prices (currently above $4,370 per ounce) and increasing investor demand for a stable, transparent, and easily transferable hedge against inflation … Read more
Tether Holdings Limited executed a major move on October 16, 2025, by freezing 13.4 million USDT across 22 addresses on both the Ethereum and TRON blockchains. This action, which was detected and publicly reported by the blockchain monitoring platform MistTrack, highlights the stablecoin issuer’s continuing commitment to regulatory compliance and combating illicit financial activity. The … Read more
Sony’s financial division is making a major push into the U.S. crypto market. Sony Bank has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national banking license. This strategic move, carried out through its subsidiary Connectia Trust, would allow Sony Bank to: Issue its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. … Read more
The cryptocurrency market is seeing a massive influx of fresh liquidity following the recent market crash, as stablecoin issuers Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) have collectively minted $4.5 billion in new tokens. This surge suggests strong institutional demand and is viewed as a potential catalyst for a market rebound. Fresh Capital and Ethereum’s Role In … Read more
Europe has taken a significant step in its ambition to reduce the reliance on U.S. dollar-based stablecoins. The Franco-German banking group ODDO BHF has launched EUROD, a new euro-backed digital currency, under the region’s stringent Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. A European Alternative ODDO BHF is acting as the direct issuer of EUROD, ensuring … Read more
Payments giant Stripe is taking a major step toward deeply integrating digital assets into traditional finance, as its stablecoin infrastructure arm, Bridge, has filed for a national bank trust charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The filing, confirmed by Bridge co-founder Zach Abrams, aims to create a federally regulated … Read more
Taiwanese stablecoin infrastructure company OwlTing is set to make its debut on the Nasdaq Global Market on Thursday, October 16, under the ticker symbol OWLS. This move marks it as one of the first Asian blockchain firms to list directly on a major U.S. exchange. OwlTing stated that the Nasdaq Global Market was chosen for … Read more
Over $1.75 billion in new USDT and USDC stablecoins entered circulation immediately following the recent crypto market crash, which was initially triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on China. This substantial inflow of stablecoins suggests investors are actively preparing to “buy the dip” rather than exiting the market. On October 11, blockchain analytics firm … Read more