stablecoin regulation

SEC Ends PayPal Stablecoin Probe With No Enforcement Action

SEC Ends PayPal Stablecoin Probe With No Enforcement Action

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its 16-month-long investigation into PayPal’s USD stablecoin (PYUSD) as related regulation gains momentum in Congress and the financial watchdog loosens its grip on the crypto industry. SEC Drops PayPal’s Stablecoin Investigation PayPal has revealed […]

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SEC Walks Away From Investigation Into PayPal’s Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

SEC Walks Away From Investigation Into PayPal’s Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its investigation into the PayPal dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, without taking enforcement action. PayPal disclosed the decision in a Tuesday filing, marking another high-profile crypto probe closed under President Donald Trump’s administration. It said that the SEC’s Division of Enforcement had issued a subpoena in Nov. 2023, requesting

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Stripe to Launch USD Stablecoin for Global Markets Beyond US, UK, and Europe

Stripe to Launch USD Stablecoin for Global Markets Beyond US, UK, and Europe

Global payments giant Stripe is developing a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at companies operating outside the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Stripe CEO Patrick Collison confirmed the initiative in a recent post on X, inviting businesses to participate in early testing of the product. The announcement follows Stripe’s regulatory approval to acquire Bridge, a

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SEC Says Certain Stablecoins Qualify as ‘Non-Securities’ Under New Guidelines

SEC Says Certain Stablecoins Qualify as ‘Non-Securities’ Under New Guidelines

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced new guidelines on April 4, stating that certain fiat-backed stablecoins will be classified as “non-securities,” thereby exempting them from transaction reporting requirements. The updated classification marks a pivotal moment in the regulatory landscape for digital assets, offering much-needed clarity for stablecoin issuers and market participants. According to

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Brazil’s Leading Bank Explores Stablecoin Launch While Cautiously Awaiting Regulatory Guidelines

Brazil’s Leading Bank Explores Stablecoin Launch While Cautiously Awaiting Regulatory Guidelines

Key Takeaways: Brazil’s mega bank Itaú Unibanco is exploring a stablecoin launch. Itaú sees stablecoins as a way to enable atomic transactions, minimizing fraud risks. The bank remains cautious as Brazil’s central bank reviews a draft proposal that could restrict stablecoins. Itaú Unibanco, Brazil’s largest bank—with over 55 million customers—is exploring the creation of a

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Active Stablecoin Wallets Surge Over 50% in One Year: Report

Active Stablecoin Wallets Surge Over 50% in One Year: Report

The number of active stablecoin wallets has surged by over 50% in the past year, reflecting growing adoption and engagement within the digital asset ecosystem, according to a joint report by onchain analytics platforms Artemis and Dune. Titled “The State of Stablecoins 2025: Supply, Adoption & Market Trends,” the report reveals that active stablecoin addresses

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