Stablecoins
Stablecoins Poised to Capture $1 Trillion in Global Payments by 2030: Keyrock
A new report from Keyrock shows stablecoins could take 12% of cross-border payment flows, offering faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional banks.
Circle’s Arc Layer 1 Re-ignites the Open Versus Permissioned Chain Debate
Experts are clashing over whether Arc would be more successful leveraging the benefits of open blockchains or as a permissioned chain built for compliance and speedy execution.
S&P Sees No Quick Fix for Sky Protocol’s Weak Capital and Centralization
S&P Global handed Sky Protocol a “B-” rating, saying the rating won’t improve within 12 months unless major fixes happen.
US Subsidiary of Early Chinese Game Dev Snail Digital Explores Stablecoin
Snail Inc. is selling its shares to fund its “digital asset initiative,” including a possible stablecoin.
Ripple Expands Its Stablecoin Payments Infra with $200M Rail Acquisition
The company will use stablecoin platform Rail’s infrastructure and company history to bolster its standing in the stablecoin race.
SEC Says Some Stablecoins Can Be Treated as Cash, but Experts Warn of Innovation Risk
The recently reported staff guidance could let firms treat certain dollar-backed stablecoins like cash, deepening crypto’s integration with TradFi.
Californian Neobank Slash Bets on Own Stablecoin to Streamline Global Dollar Access
Slash is launching a dollar account powered by a non-transferable stablecoin that offers global businesses faster payments, built-in off-ramps, and yield on balances.
Ethena’s USDe Stablecoin Surges to All-Time High Market Capitalization of $9.3 Billion
The synthetic dollar’s supply is up 75% over the past month, driven by increased demand for yield and overall excitement surrounding Ethena.
ECB Signals Pivot On Stablecoins As U.S. Advances Dollar-Based Tokens
The European Central Bank is softening its stance on euro stablecoins as the U.S. doubles down on dollar-backed assets with the GENIUS Act.
Stablecoins Could Help Cement US Dollar’s Global Dominance: BlackRock
The trend is being driven by new legislation, especially the GENIUS Act, and rising adoption, positioning stablecoins as a long-term force in digital finance.
