Stablecoin

Ripple’s RLUSD Joins USDC and USDT in Leading Next-Gen Global Payment Systems

Ripple’s RLUSD Joins USDC and USDT in Leading Next-Gen Global Payment Systems

Stablecoins are redefining global payments with unmatched speed and efficiency, as Ripple’s RLUSD gains traction amid soaring demand across volatile markets and underserved financial corridors. Ripple Names Stablecoins as Core to Fast, Low-Cost Payments in Volatile Markets Ripple published a report on July 25, examining the role of stablecoins and highlighting leading payment providers shaping […]

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Hong Kong opens the door for stablecoin issuers with new licenses

Hong Kong opens the door for stablecoin issuers with new licenses

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has invited stablecoin issuers to begin applying for licenses as the city’s stablecoin regulations are enacted in August. In a statement released on July 29, the HKMA said interested firms can submit preliminary applications by Aug. 31. This early stage is designed to help applicants understand regulatory expectations and

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ECB Advisor: Stablecoins Risk Upending the European Banking System

ECB Advisor: Stablecoins Risk Upending the European Banking System

Jürgen Schaaf, Advisor to the Senior Management of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the ECB, has warned about the potential impact of stablecoins in Europe, claiming that they could weaken the banking system by diverting deposits to decentralized alternatives. ECB Adviser Jürgen Schaaf Warns About Potential Erosion of the Banking System by Stablecoins European authorities

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Interactive Brokers Mulls Stablecoin Launch to Serve Users

Interactive Brokers Mulls Stablecoin Launch to Serve Users

Interactive Brokers is weighing the launch of its own stablecoin, potentially deepening its involvement in digital assets as US regulations surrounding the crypto industry begin to loosen. Founder Thomas Peterffy confirmed in an interview with Reuters that the firm is exploring the idea but has yet to finalize how the offering would be made available

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South Korea’s Biggest Parties Roll Out Stablecoin Bills, Clash on Interest Payment Plans

South Korea’s Biggest Parties Roll Out Stablecoin Bills, Clash on Interest Payment Plans

Lawmakers from South Korea’s two biggest political parties have unveiled stablecoin bills. The bills’ authors concur on many points, but interest payment plans appear to be a sticking point. The South Korean media outlet Newsprime reported that the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) both unveiled their bills, authored

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Paypal Launches Pay With Crypto to Bring 100+ Coins and Wallets Mainstream

Paypal Launches Pay With Crypto to Bring 100+ Coins and Wallets Mainstream

Paypal ignites U.S. merchant adoption with instant crypto payments, cutting transaction fees by up to 90% and unlocking access to 650 million users in the $3 trillion crypto market. Paypal Lights up US Merchants With Instant Crypto Payments and 650M Reach Payments giant Paypal announced on July 28 that it is launching Pay with Crypto,

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China Industrial Bank Fast-Tracks AI-Driven Stablecoin Plan Amid Dollar Dominance Threat

China Industrial Bank Fast-Tracks AI-Driven Stablecoin Plan Amid Dollar Dominance Threat

Key Takeaways: Industrial Bank links stablecoin research with AI under China’s digital finance agenda. Zhu Guangyao calls dollar stablecoins a new Bretton Woods mechanism. Stablecoin infrastructure may become central to Belt and Road trade integration. China Industrial Bank will prioritize research into stablecoins and expand its “AI+” initiative, according to a report published by Shanghai

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PayPal launches “Pay with Crypto” to help US merchants accept digital asset payments

PayPal launches “Pay with Crypto” to help US merchants accept digital asset payments

Businesses can now accept over 100 cryptocurrencies with near-instant conversions. Pay with Crypto reduces transaction costs by up to 90%. US merchants are now connected to a $4T market and over 650M crypto users Indeed, the latest stablecoin regulation in the United States was a game-changer. Besides bolstering bullish momentum, the GENIUS Act has seen

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Understanding the GENIUS Act: US Stablecoins Revolution

Understanding the GENIUS Act: US Stablecoins Revolution

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act—better known as the GENIUS Act—was signed into law on July 18, 2025. It marks a watershed moment in U.S. digital asset policy: the first comprehensive federal framework specifically regulating the issuance and operation of payment stablecoins. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand

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