The stablecoin market is booming again in 2025, with total market capitalization reaching a new all-time high of $228 billion, according to a report by CryptoQuant. That marks a $33 billion increase so far this year, a 17% rise, driven by renewed crypto trading activity, growing use in payments, and increased regulatory clarity in the […]
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The Trump-affiliated blockchain initiative World Liberty Financial, Inc. (WLFI) has released updates on its official website, revealing the addition of Bridge and Swap modules centered around its USD1 stablecoin. While the Bridge function appears to be live, the Swap, Lending, and dedicated WLFI App modules remain marked as “coming soon,” showing the project’s staged rollout
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Circle, a US-based publicly traded crypto firm, has expanded the reach of its USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin to the XRP Ledger (XRPL), adding another blockchain to its growing ecosystem, according to a June 12 statement. On-chain data shows that around $2 million worth of the asset had been minted on the network as of press
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The US stablecoins market represents 96% of the global $247 billion market. The GENIUS Act cleared a key hurdle this week after passing a cloture vote in the US Senate. Bessent told senators that stablecoins represent a “new mechanism” to reinforce the US dollar’s global position. The US stablecoin market is heading for a regulatory
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Key Notes Ant Group plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore. U.S.Bancorp is weighing the launch of a stablecoin amid a pro-crypto policy shift. A Coinbase report suggests that corporate interest in stablecoins has tripled. The global race to dominate the stablecoin space is heating up, with Ant Group’s international unit
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The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward federal regulation of stablecoins on Wednesday, voting 68-30 to invoke cloture on a substitute amendment to the GENIUS Act. The move clears the way for a final vote on the legislation as early as Monday, unless Senate leaders agree to speed up the debate process. Senate
Payments giant Stripe has agreed to acquire crypto wallet infrastructure startup Privy in an undisclosed deal that dramatically expands the company’s cryptocurrency capabilities, according to an X post on Wednesday. 1/ Today, we're proud to announce that Stripe is acquiring Privy. We couldn’t be more excited. Privy will continue as an independent product – but
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Stablecoin-focused fintech Noah has raised $22 million in seed funding to advance its API platform for seamless, real-time cross-border crypto payments. Adyen Veteran Joins Stablecoin Startup Noah as $22 Million Seed Round Closes Stablecoin payments startup Noah has secured $22 million in seed funding to expand its crypto-powered cross-border payment solutions. According to the report
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms. Since joining the FCA in June 2021, Pritchard has led the supervision, policy, and
