Stablecoins

Stablecoin loan repayments flag early signs of Ethereum volatility, report finds

Stablecoin loan repayments flag early signs of Ethereum volatility, report finds

Repayments of on-chain loans using stablecoins can often serve as an early warning indicator of liquidity shifts and volatility spikes in Ethereum’s (ETH) price, according to a recent Amberdata report.  The report highlighted how lending behaviors within DeFi ecosystems, particularly repayment frequency, can serve as early indicators of emerging market stress. The study examined the […]

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Could it strengthen US dollar dominance?

Could it strengthen US dollar dominance?

The following is a guest post and opinion of Innokenty Isers, Chief Executive Officer at Paybis. After years of uncertainty, stablecoin regulation is finally gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. Three competing bills—the GENIUS Act, the STABLE Act, and an unnamed proposal from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)—are vying to define the future of digital dollars in

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can Tether stay on top?

can Tether stay on top?

The following is a guest post and opinion of Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO and Co-Founder of Fideum. 2025 has been dubbed “the year of the stablecoin,” with stablecoins surging in popularity and gaining ground globally, especially under the new crypto-friendly U.S. administration.  Leading fiat-backed stablecoins USDT and USDC hold 92% of the market share. Tether, the

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EU policy encourages US dollar dominance

EU policy encourages US dollar dominance

The following is a guest post and opinion of Eneko Knörr, CEO and Co-Founder of Stabolut. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation was intended to establish clarity and safety within the crypto landscape. Yet, paradoxically, its overly restrictive stance on euro-denominated stablecoins could inadvertently secure the U.S. dollar’s continued dominance in global

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SEC confirms stablecoins are not securities but questions including yield

SEC confirms stablecoins are not securities but questions including yield

Stablecoins backed by cash or cash-equivalent reserves and redeemable for US dollars on a one-to-one basis are not securities under federal law, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on April 4, offering one of its clearest positions yet on the regulatory treatment of crypto. In a public statement, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance

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US House Passes STABLE Act for Stablecoin Regulation

US House Passes STABLE Act for Stablecoin Regulation

On April 2, the US House Financial Services Committee passed the STABLE Act, which now needs to pass a full House vote and then a Senate vote in its next stages of approval into law. The Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act was passed with a 32 to 17 vote.

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Brazil’s largest lender becomes latest TradFi institution to consider launching its own stablecoin

Brazil’s largest lender becomes latest TradFi institution to consider launching its own stablecoin

Brazil’s largest bank, Itaú Unibanco, is considering launching its own stablecoin, making it the latest major traditional financial institution to announce similar plans. The bank’s decision will depend on how Brazil’s regulatory framework evolves and how similar initiatives by major international institutions perform, local media reported. Global trend The move comes amid a wave of

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US Stablecoin regulatory framework moves forward despite backlash over Trump conflicts of interest concerns

US Stablecoin regulatory framework moves forward despite backlash over Trump conflicts of interest concerns

US lawmakers are moving closer to defining a national regulatory framework for stablecoins, with a major stablecoin bill advancing in Congress. On April 2, the House Financial Services Committee approved the STABLE Act of 2025 (H.R. 2392), a key piece of legislation that outlines regulatory standards for dollar-pegged stablecoins. The bill passed with 32 members

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Tron’s Justin Sun Allegedly Provided Emergency Loan to Stabilize TUSD Stablecoin

Tron’s Justin Sun Allegedly Provided Emergency Loan to Stabilize TUSD Stablecoin

Tron founder Justin Sun quietly intervened to stabilize TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin after its reserves faced a significant liquidity crisis despite publicly distancing himself, according to recent Hong Kong court filings. Techteryx, which acquired TrueUSD in December 2020, entrusted First Digital Trust (FDT), a fiduciary based in Hong Kong, with managing TUSD’s reserves. However, court documents

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RLUSD joins Ripple Payments platform amid 118% monthly growth

RLUSD joins Ripple Payments platform amid 118% monthly growth

Ripple has integrated RLUSD into its enterprise-grade cross-border payments platform, Ripple Payments, amid a 118% monthly growth in its market cap. The move expands US-pegged RLUSD’s utility within Ripple’s global transaction infrastructure and coincides with the token’s listing on Kraken, further increasing access to institutional and retail users.  Based on Artemis data, RLUSD’s market cap

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