Stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and the new rails of digital cash.
Hyperliquid, a company known for its recent token rally, is making headlines again with two major developments: a planned exchange-traded fund (ETF) and a new community governance protocol. The company is launching a new stablecoin called USDH and, instead of choosing a development partner themselves, has put the decision to a community vote. Several blockchain … Read more
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has executed a significant supply adjustment by destroying 55 million USDC tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This action, valued at approximately $54.99 million, is a standard procedure for the company. The purpose of the burn is to manage the stablecoin’s circulating supply and maintain its dollar peg. According … Read more
According to Jake Chervinsky, Chief Legal Officer at Variant, there are currently no stablecoins that can be considered “GENIUS compliant.” This is because the GENIUS Act of 2025, while establishing a broad regulatory framework for stablecoins, does not contain specific rules for compliance. Instead, it delegates the creation of these detailed regulations to government agencies … Read more
A new study by Chainalysis reveals that Sub-Saharan Africa is the third-fastest growing crypto market globally. The region recorded $205 billion in on-chain value between mid-2024 and mid-2025, a 52% increase from the previous year. This growth is largely driven by crypto’s use in everyday life rather than as a speculative investment. A key factor … Read more
Tron has firmly established itself as a leader in the stablecoin market, fueled by an unprecedented surge in Tether (USDT) activity. On-chain data reveals that the network now has over 41 million addresses that are actively engaged in USDT transactions, a milestone that highlights its growing dominance. This explosive growth began in early September and … Read more
Bitget Wallet has partnered with the decentralized lending protocol Aave to introduce Stablecoin Earn Plus, a new savings product that offers a guaranteed 10% APY on USDC deposits. Launched on September 9, the service initially provided a promotional 18% APY for the first week. The platform combines Aave’s lending pools with subsidies from Bitget to … Read more
Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is scheduled to list Ethena’s USDe stablecoin on September 9, 2025. The launch will include new spot trading pairs: USDe/USDC and USDe/USDT. This move is a response to the significant growth of USDe, which has become the third-largest stablecoin by market capitalization. Its supply has grown by 31%, driven by … Read more
Tembo, the electric vehicle (EV) division of VivoPower International, has announced it will now accept Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for payments. This makes Tembo one of the first automakers to integrate a blockchain-based dollar token directly into its payment system. This decision is driven by practical business needs. Many of Tembo’s clients in the mining, agriculture, … Read more
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is proceeding with caution as it begins the stablecoin licensing process. Despite receiving inquiries from 77 different institutions, the HKMA plans to issue only a small number of licenses in the initial phase. This measured approach is designed to allow the regulator to maintain strict oversight while gradually developing … Read more
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has personally addressed and denied rumors that the company sold off its Bitcoin holdings. In a post on social media, he confirmed that Tether has not sold any Bitcoin and is, in fact, continuing to invest its profits into Bitcoin, as well as gold and land, as part of a long-term … Read more