Stablecoins

Amazon, Walmart Mull Stablecoin Launch to Save Billions in Fees: Report

Amazon, Walmart Mull Stablecoin Launch to Save Billions in Fees: Report

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are exploring the possibility of issuing their own USD-backed stablecoins, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing anonymous sources. The report comes as the US Congress is preparing a final vote on the Genius Act that will essentially regulate the stablecoins in the country. Stablecoin payment systems could enable […]

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Cardano’s 0M plan to tackle DeFi and stablecoin challenges

Cardano’s $100M plan to tackle DeFi and stablecoin challenges

The Cardano ecosystem could soon undergo a strategic treasury shift to energize its DeFi and stablecoin sectors. On June 13, the network founder Charles Hoskinson suggested allocating around $100 million worth of ADA from the network’s treasury towards a mix of stablecoins and Bitcoin. According to him: “[W]e take about a hundred million worth of ADA

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$USD1 Stablecoin Begins Minting on TRON

$USD1 Stablecoin Begins Minting on TRON

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Geneva, Switzerland, June 12, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), has announced the first minting of the USD1 stablecoin on

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Senators Slam Meta’s Stablecoin Push, Cite Privacy Risks and Regulatory Loopholes

Senators Slam Meta’s Stablecoin Push, Cite Privacy Risks and Regulatory Loopholes

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal issued a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, raising concerns over reports that the tech giant is once again exploring the launch of its own stablecoin. In the letter, the senators warn that Meta’s renewed interest in digital currency, reminiscent of its failed Libra and Diem initiatives, could

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Shopify to enable USDC payments via Base across its Checkout ecosystem

Shopify to enable USDC payments via Base across its Checkout ecosystem

Shopify is rolling out support for USDC payments, allowing consumers to pay with stablecoins via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay. The feature, developed in partnership with Coinbase and launching on the exchange’s Base blockchain, is available in early access starting this week and will expand to more merchants over the coming months. New payment rails

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Coinbase to launch CFTC-cleared perpetual futures trading, Bitcoin-backed credit card for US customers

Coinbase to launch CFTC-cleared perpetual futures trading, Bitcoin-backed credit card for US customers

Coinbase announced a Bitcoin-backed credit card and CFTC-compliant perpetual futures for US customers. The exchange made the revelation during its annual State of Crypto Summit on June 12. Perpetual futures for US traders Max Branzburg, head of consumer and business products, said Coinbase will soon list perpetual futures contracts for domestic users under the Commodity

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Circle’s USDC now on XRP Ledger, unlocking new DeFi potentials

Circle’s USDC now on XRP Ledger, unlocking new DeFi potentials

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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Tether amplifies gold strategy with around  million stake in Elemental Altus

Tether amplifies gold strategy with around $90 million stake in Elemental Altus

Tether has taken a new step in its long-term strategy of diversifying outside its primary stablecoin issuance business. On June 12, the USDT stablecoin issuer disclosed that it acquired an equity stake in Elemental Altus Royalties, a firm specializing in gold royalties. According to the firm, on June 10, it secured 78.4 million common shares

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Senate Likely To Pass Stablecoin Legislation Next Week – Bloomberg

Senate Likely To Pass Stablecoin Legislation Next Week – Bloomberg

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The US Senate has moved forward with bipartisan legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, a measure supported by both the crypto sector and President Donald Trump. Following a 68-30 procedural vote on Wednesday, the bill is set to face final approval as early

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Plasma reopens deposits, secures  billion in 30 minutes for XPL

Plasma reopens deposits, secures $1 billion in 30 minutes for XPL

Investor demand for Plasma’s upcoming XPL token continues to soar, with the stablecoin infrastructure platform now securing $1 billion in deposits to support the planned sale. Plasma confirmed that its revised $1 billion deposit cap was reached in under 30 minutes on June 12, doubling its initial $500 million target. The firm stated that 2,900

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