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Hong Kong Joins Global Race With New Stablecoin Licensing Bill
21.5.2025
Hong Kong has been working on establishing a stablecoin regime since 2023
Guatemala's Largest Bank Adopts Stablecoin Rails for U.S. Remittance Payments
21.5.2025
SukuPay will allow Guatemalans to receive funds from the U.S. for a flat 99 cent fee, using only a phone number within their Banco National mobile app Zigi
Hong Kong passes stablecoin bill, set to open licensing by year-end
21.5.2025
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed the Stablecoin Bill, paving the way for a regulated framework that could position the region as a global leader in digital assets and Web3 development. In a May 21 post on X, Legislative Council member Johnny Ng Kit-Chong said the bill passed...
These Six Charts Explain Why Bitcoin's Recent Move to Over $100K May Be More Durable Than January's Run
21.5.2025
Financial conditions, stablecoin flows and other key metrics point to stronger foundation compared to the December-January twin peaks
SocGen’s Crypto Arm to Launch Dollar Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum, Reports Say
20.5.2025
The stablecoin, initially for institutional investors, follows the launch of SG Forge’s euro stablecoin, EURCV
Senate stablecoin vote splits Democrats amid concerns over corruption
20.5.2025
US Senate Democrats are getting flak after they helped move stablecoin legislation ahead for discussion on the Senate floor.On May 19, 16 Democratic senators broke from the party line to pass a motion to invoke cloture, which will now set the bill up for debate on the Senate floor. Some of the same...
Senate stablecoin vote splits Democrats amid concerns over corruption
20.5.2025
US Senate Democrats are getting flak after they helped move stablecoin legislation ahead for discussion on the Senate floor.On May 19, 16 Democratic senators broke from the party line to pass a motion to invoke cloture, which will now set the bill up for debate on the Senate floor. Some of the same...
Circle Has Explored Potential $5B Sale to Coinbase or Ripple Instead of IPO: Report
20.5.2025
The stablecoin issuer took part in informal talks over a potential sale from which it was seeking at least $5 billion
South Korean presidential front-runner proposes won-based stablecoin
20.5.2025
South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has proposed the creation of a stablecoin tied to the Korean won to prevent capital outflows and strengthen national financial sovereignty.Speaking during a recent policy discussion, Lee argued that a won-based stablecoin would allow South...
Tether on TRON Surpasses $75 Billion, Tops All Stablecoin Activities
20.5.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. May 19, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – TRON DAO announced today that the total circulating supply of Tether ( USDT) on the TRON blockchain has surpassed $75 billion, once again making TRON the leading network for USDT. As the most widely adopted...
US Senate moves forward with GENIUS stablecoin bill
20.5.2025
The US Senate has voted to advance a key stablecoin-regulating bill after Democrat Senators blocked an attempt to move the bill forward earlier in May over concerns about President Donald Trump’s sprawling crypto empire.A key procedural vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation...
Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill, Clearing the Way for Final Passage
20.5.2025
At least 60 Senators voted in favor of the GENIUS Act on Monday night
StraitsX Launches Its Singapore-Dollar Pegged Stablecoin, XSGD, on XRP Ledger
20.5.2025
StraitsX has launched its Singapore dollar-pegged stablecoin, XSGD, on the XRP Ledger to meet the rising demand for regulated multi-chain stablecoins in cross-border payments
Senate Dems Gear Up Resistance as Stablecoin Bill Meets Test Most Think Will Succeed
19.5.2025
The U.S. Senate is poised to try another high-stakes procedural vote to push stablecoin legislation forward, which could mark a major win for the crypto sector
Fireblocks Reveals 90% of Industry Participants Are Actively Engaging With Stablecoins
19.5.2025
Blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks has released its ‘State of Stablecoins 2025’ report, highlighting the growing importance of stablecoins in modern payment systems. The report indicates that stablecoins accounted for nearly half of the transaction volume on the Fireblocks...
Crypto Exchanges Oppose Brazil’s Stablecoin Self-Custody Ban
18.5.2025
Crypto actors see the ban proposal, spearheaded by the Central Bank of Brazil, as excessive and explain that this move might push companies to operate offshore. An alternative proposal that substitutes the proposed ban with a reporting system was also recently floated. Exchanges Say Stablecoin...
Report: VCs See Stablecoins as Crypto’s ‘Killer App’
18.5.2025
Despite the geopolitical tensions from the U.S. trade war causing a decline in most liquid tokens, venture capitalists continued to focus on the core utility of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. VCs’ Growing Positive View of Stablecoins Although the geopolitical tensions sparked by...
SEC Warns of FOMO, Pushes Long-Term Strategies as Crypto Matures
17.5.2025
The SEC is warning against FOMO as crypto mania intensifies, even as institutional adoption skyrockets and U.S. policy shifts cement digital assets as a financial cornerstone. SEC Cautions Against FOMO as Crypto Sees Relentless Institutional Inflows The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
U.S. Stablecoin Bill Could Clear Senate Next Week, Proponents Say
17.5.2025
Senator Bill Hagerty, who backed the Senate's version of the legislation, predicted the body will "make history" next week by passing the bill
Stablecoins Go Mainstream: 9 in 10 Financial Institutions Now Implementing, Execs Say
16.5.2025
Stablecoins have transitioned from experimental projects to essential components of global payment systems, driven by speed, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure readiness, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Fireblocks’ Survey: 90% of Firms Have Stablecoin Initiatives...