Stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and the new rails of digital cash.
A new stablecoin, USDe, has made history by reaching a $10 billion market cap faster than any of its competitors, an achievement driven by a recent shift in U.S. financial regulation. The GENIUS Act: An Unintended Consequence In July 2025, the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act, a law designed to create a safer stablecoin market. … Read more
South Korea is set to revitalize its cryptocurrency market by moving away from its previously cautious approach. The nation’s top regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has submitted a new proposal that outlines a detailed roadmap for integrating spot crypto ETFs and a native stablecoin into the country’s financial system. This move fulfills a key … Read more
A new report from Visa and Allium reveals that stablecoin transactions have surpassed $5 trillion across one billion payments this year. The total value of stablecoins in circulation has grown by 47% since the U.S. election in November 2024, now valued at $255 billion. This growth is attributed to investor excitement, greater regulatory clarity, and … Read more
The price of TRON (TRX) has seen a significant boost, rising nearly 20% in the last month to trade at approximately $0.3392. This rally is driven by a massive increase in the use of the TRON network for Tether (USDT) transactions. According to data from CryptoQuant, TRON processed more than 8.29 million USDT transactions in … Read more
The ENA token from Ethena has seen a significant price increase, up 5.5% in a single day and 70% over the last three months. This rally is supported by strong technical indicators and a new strategic direction for the protocol. A key factor driving investor confidence is Ethena’s new USDtb stablecoin, which is backed 90% … Read more
Animoca Brands, in collaboration with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT), is officially seeking a stablecoin license in Hong Kong. Their joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial Limited, formally expressed interest in applying for a stablecoin issuer license with the local regulator on August 1. This move is the first step in the licensing process under … Read more
On August 7, 2025, the USDC Treasury issued an additional 100 million USDC on the Ethereum blockchain. This move, tracked by Whale Alert, signifies a notable increase in the stablecoin’s circulating supply. Managed by Circle Internet Financial, this issuance is a routine part of their liquidity management strategy. It’s designed to meet the growing demand … Read more
Coinbase is drawing criticism from the crypto community for a new fee structure on USDC-to-USD conversions. Starting August 13, the exchange will charge a 0.10% fee on net conversions that exceed $5 million within a 30-day period, while the first $5 million remains fee-free. This move has reignited concerns about centralization and whether crypto platforms … Read more
A new report from Pantera Capital reveals a significant trend: a growing number of crypto professionals are choosing to be paid in digital dollars. The number of industry workers receiving salaries in stablecoins has tripled over the past year, with 9.6% now opting for these payments. The report, which surveyed over 1,600 professionals across 77 … Read more
South Korean digital bank KakaoBank is “actively considering” entering the country’s stablecoin market, according to CFO Kwon Tae-hoon. This potential move follows the Bank of Korea’s decision to shelve its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program. KakaoBank plans to participate in both the issuance and custody of stablecoins, aligning its strategy with evolving national … Read more