Stablecoins

UK FCA Opens Public Consultation on Stablecoin and Crypto Custody Regulations
UK FCA Opens Public Consultation on Stablecoin and Crypto Custody Regulations

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a public consultation on new rules for stablecoins and cryptocurrency custody, marking a significant step toward establishing a clea...

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Guatemala’s Largest Bank Adopts Stablecoin Rails for U.S. Remittance Payments
Guatemala’s Largest Bank Adopts Stablecoin Rails for U.S. Remittance Payments

Guatemala's largest bank, Banco Industrial, has adopted blockchain firm SukuPay's stablecoin rails for customers to send remittances from the U.S.

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Hong Kong Joins Global Race With New Stablecoin Licensing Bill
Hong Kong Joins Global Race With New Stablecoin Licensing Bill

Hong Kong passed a stablecoin bill that will enable the region to establish a licensing regime for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers.

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These Six Charts Explain Why Bitcoin’s Recent Move to Over $100K May Be More Durable Than January’s Run
These Six Charts Explain Why Bitcoin’s Recent Move to Over $100K May Be More Durable Than January’s Run

Bitcoin BTC is trading above $100,000 again, and investors, prone to recency bias, may be quick to assume that this event will play out like it did in December-January, when the bull momentum faded, w...

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GENIUS Act Makes Comeback: Senate Moves Closer to Stablecoin Regulation
GENIUS Act Makes Comeback: Senate Moves Closer to Stablecoin Regulation

In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. Senate has breathed new life into the GENIUS Act, a major piece of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, just days after it appeared to stall indefinite...

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SocGen’s Crypto Arm to Launch Dollar Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum, Reports Say
SocGen’s Crypto Arm to Launch Dollar Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum, Reports Say

Société Générale’s crypto arm, SG Forge, is reportedly preparing to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin on Ethereum, making it the first global banking group to issue a public stablecoin tied to t...

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Senate’s New Stablecoin Draft Doesn’t Target Trump’s Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach
Senate’s New Stablecoin Draft Doesn’t Target Trump’s Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach

The latest draft of the U.S. Senate's stablecoin legislation includes enough changes that Democratic senators may now have an easier time getting back on board, though consumer advocates say it still ...

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Senate Gridlock Threatens Future of GENIUS Stablecoin Bill
Senate Gridlock Threatens Future of GENIUS Stablecoin Bill

The American crypto industry, enjoying unprecedented political leverage, had high hopes for finally securing long-awaited “regulatory clarity” around stablecoins last week.

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Trump’s Crypto Play Fuels Senators’ Backlash and Bill to Ban President Memecoins
Trump’s Crypto Play Fuels Senators’ Backlash and Bill to Ban President Memecoins

President Donald Trump's personal involvement in crypto has inspired a vigorous Democratic response in the Senate, including a new bill from Senator Chris Murphy to ban presidents and their families f...

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Visa and Bridge to Launch Stablecoin-Linked Cards in Latin America
Visa and Bridge to Launch Stablecoin-Linked Cards in Latin America

Visa has teamed up with Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure startup recently acquired by Stripe, to roll out stablecoin-linked Visa cards across several Latin American countries. The partnership aims ...

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