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Northern Marianas vetoes bill for Tinian to launch its own USD stablecoin
15.4.2025
The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, a small Pacific US territory just north of Guam, has killed the legislation that would have allowed one of the territory’s local governments to launch a fully backed US dollar-pegged stablecoin.In an April 11 letter seen by Cointelegraph, Northern...
Northern Marianas vetoes bill for Tinian to launch its own USD stablecoin
15.4.2025
Update (April 15, 10:47 am UTC): This article has been updated with comments from Marianas Rai Corp. co-founder Vin Armani.The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, a small Pacific US territory just north of Guam, has killed the legislation that would have allowed one of the territory’s...
Ethena Partners With Re to Offer up to 23% APY Through Reinsurance Risk Pools
15.4.2025
Ethena, a synthetic dollar protocol, has partnered with the decentralized reinsurance platform Re to enable users to earn yield by depositing stablecoins into reinsurance risk pools. Synthetic Dollar Protocol Ethena Taps Re for High-Yield Reinsurance Pools The integration allows users to lock USDe...
Circle’s EURC Stablecoin Surges 43% to Record Supply as Dollar Troubles Fuel Demand
14.4.2025
The fastest growth was seen on the Ethereum, Solana and Base networks, data shows
Visa Is Joining the Paxos, Robinhood Stablecoin Consortium: Sources
14.4.2025
Paxos’ Global Dollar Network (USDG) also includes Kraken, Galaxy Digital, Anchorage Digital, Bullish (the owner of CoinDesk) and Nuvei
How to read a stablecoin attestation report and why it matters
14.4.2025
Key takeawaysStablecoin attestation reports provide third-party verification that each token is backed by real-world assets like cash and US Treasurys.Attestation ≠ audit: Attestations are point-in-time checks, not deep financial audits, so users should still perform broader due diligence.Not...
Argentine Stablecoin Markets Soar After Announcement Ending Currency Controls
13.4.2025
Stablecoin trading volumes skyrocketed following the confirmation of the end of currency control measures in Argentine markets. Local exchanges reported a 100% increase in trading volumes, initially driven by selling trends. However, by Saturday, buyers had taken control, leading to rising exchange...
SEC’s Stablecoin Clarity Signals a New Era for Global Payments
13.4.2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s clarification about the nonsecurity status of covered stablecoins allows businesses utilizing them to operate without the stringent regulations applied to securities. This is an opinion editorial written by Nathaniel Luz, the co-founder & CEO...
Crypto’s growing footprint: UK regulator sounds alarm over stablecoin risks
10.4.2025
United Kingdom regulators are increasingly concerned about the impact of stablecoins and the broader crypto industry on the country’s financial system and monetary stability.During Financial Policy Committee meetings held on April 4 and 8, regulators noted that while the current...
Crypto’s growing footprint: UK regulator sounds alarm over stablecoin risks
10.4.2025
United Kingdom regulators are increasingly concerned about the impact of stablecoins and the broader crypto industry on the country’s financial system and monetary stability.During Financial Policy Committee meetings held on April 4 and 8, regulators noted that while the current...
Synthetix USD stablecoin loses dollar peg, drops to 5-year low of $0.83
10.4.2025
The Synthetix protocol’s native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (sUSD), fell to its lowest value in five years, extending a months-long struggle to maintain its $1 peg.The asset has faced persistent instability since the start of 2025. On Jan. 1, sUSD dropped to $0.96 and only rebounded to $0.99...
Stablecoins Are a 'WhatsApp Moment' for Money Transfers, a16z Says
10.4.2025
Stablecoins are revolutionizing global money transfers by reducing costs and eliminating intermediaries
Treasury Eyes Regulatory Reset to Ignite Blockchain and Payments
9.4.2025
Regulatory roadblocks are crumbling as the U.S. Treasury signals a sweeping pivot toward blockchain, stablecoins, and digital assets, igniting America’s fintech dominance worldwide. Regulatory Barriers on the Brink as Treasury Sparks Blockchain Shift U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out...
Digital euro to limit stablecoin use in Europe — ECB exec
9.4.2025
The European Central Bank is intensifying its warnings over stablecoin adoption, with one of its top officials calling for a digital euro to curb the influence of US dollar-pegged stablecoins across the continent.ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone has penned another article highlighting...
First Digital Claims Techteryx Requested $500M Transfer, Counters Justin Sun’s Accusations
9.4.2025
Stablecoin issuer First Digital Trust says it transferred over $500 million in TUSD reserves to the Dubai-based ARIA Fund at the request of Techteryx. Funds Transferred in Multiple Transactions First Digital Trust (FDT), the stablecoin issuer currently embroiled in a bitter dispute with Tron...
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Fights a Pointless War Against Stablecoins
9.4.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition examines how the Brazilian government’s proposed ruleset that would outlaw stablecoin self-custody is pointless, as Brazilians will find a way to sidestep...
World Liberty Financial Proposes Test Airdrop of USD1 Stablecoin
8.4.2025
World Liberty Financial has proposed testing its onchain airdrop system by distributing small amounts of its USD1 stablecoin to holders of its native WLFI token. Trump’s DeFi Project Eyes Airdrop to Validate Stablecoin Infrastructure The proposal, outlined in a recent advisory document, recommends...
Ripple to Acquire Prime Broker Hidden Road for $1.25B, Expanding Institutional Push
8.4.2025
Among other things, the deal is expected to strengthen Ripple’s stablecoin ambitions
Cap Secures $11M Seed Funding From Franklin Templeton, Susquehanna for Stablecoin Innovation
8.4.2025
Stablecoin company Cap has raised $11 million in seed funding led by Franklin Templeton, Susquehanna International Group, and Triton Capital to advance its yield-generating stablecoin protocol. Franklin Templeton Backs Cap’s $11M Seed Round Stablecoin company Cap has raised $11 million in a seed...
SEC Issues Clarified Stance on Stablecoin Regulation
7.4.2025
The official “Statement on Stablecoins” was issued by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance on Friday as “part of an effort to provide greater clarity on the application of the federal securities laws to crypto assets.” Regulatory Clarity: SEC Publishes Updated Stablecoin Standards The U.S....