Stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and the new rails of digital cash.
Tether, a prominent player in the digital asset industry, has announced an $18.75 million investment in XREX Group, a blockchain-based financial institution. This investment aligns with Tether’s goal of advancing crypto adoption and financial inclusivity worldwide. The funding aims to revolutionize cross-border payments using USDT in emerging markets and enhance regulatory technology, according to Tether. … Read more
The UAE Central Bank approved landmark stablecoin licensing and supervision rules, linked to the digital Dirham. What it covers and where UAE stablecoin regulation stands in 2026.
If you were to ask a typical Bitcoin enthusiast about the most influential mining company, Bitmain would likely come up. However, Tether, the stablecoin giant, has been quietly expanding its influence in the bitcoin mining sector. With recent investments totaling $100 million in Bitdeer, a company associated with Bitmain’s co-founder, and significant involvement with Blockstream, … Read more
PayPal has expanded its PYUSD stablecoin onto the Solana blockchain, introducing a new feature called “confidential transfers.” This feature allows merchants to keep transaction amounts confidential while maintaining regulatory visibility. The move to Solana offers more than just speed; it also enables native support for confidential transfers and token programmability directly on the blockchain. Solana’s … Read more
In a notable move, Tether, the issuer of the popular stablecoin USDT, has invested $100 million in Bitdeer Technologies Group, a US-listed Bitcoin miner owned by Chinese billionaire Jihan Wu. The deal also includes the option for Tether to acquire an extra $50 million worth of shares within the next year, further solidifying its foothold … Read more
Bitdeer, a cryptocurrency mining firm headed by Jihan Wu, is securing fresh funding from Tether, the entity behind the prominent stablecoin USDT. Tether has committed to investing up to $150 million in Bitdeer through a private placement deal. This agreement encompasses purchasing 18,587,360 Class A ordinary shares and a warrant for an additional 5,000,000 shares … Read more
Jack Jia, a former Consensys employee and the founder of Stable.com, has introduced USD3, a new stablecoin focused on payments, despite the current absence of a regulatory framework and market uncertainty. USD3 is designed as a 1:1 backed stablecoin and aims to serve as an extension of the U.S. dollar for global commerce and Web3. … Read more
PayPal has revealed its decision to adopt the Solana blockchain for expanding its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), marking a significant departure from its previous reliance on the Ethereum ecosystem. The move is aimed at facilitating transactions at a reduced cost and promoting the use of PYUSD as a convenient payment method for everyday purchases. This … Read more
Nick van Eck, CEO of the stablecoin issuer Agora, recently commented on “yield-bearing stablecoins,” stating they are “not money or stablecoins.” He clarified that stablecoin issuers offering passive income deviate from the core purpose of stablecoins. Van Eck discussed the evolution from Stablecoin 1.0 to Stablecoin 2.0, noting that Bitfinex and Tether were pioneers in … Read more
The creators of the Mollars token presale and project have recently published a compelling report through their official X profile. Previous reports indicated that the “MOLLARS” brand is attracting search interest from crypto traders comparable to tokens like Bonk Inu (BONK) and Pepe (PEPE). Now, insights from an investor in the new store-of-value token shed … Read more