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South Korea’s central bank flags FX risks as lawmakers debate stablecoin issuance
27.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin debate remains stalled as the central bank raises concerns over capital flows, issuer oversight and US dollar-linked risks
Stablecoin market fall shows flight to gold, not Bitcoin: Santiment
27.1.2026
Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while gold and silver have soared to new highs
TRON Network Tops $83B in Stablecoin Supply, Processes $20B Daily; CoinDesk, Messari and Arkham Reports Show
26.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, January 26, 2026 — Arkham, a leading blockchain analytics platform; CoinDesk Data, the institutional research division of CoinDesk; and Messari, the leading provider of digital asset market intelligence, have released...
Trump-Backed USD1 Surpasses Paypal’s Stablecoin, Reaches $4.9 Billion Issuance Amid Governance‑Vote Criticism
26.1.2026
USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company tied to the Trump family, recently became the fifth‑largest stablecoin in the whole cryptocurrency market. USD1 reached an issuance of $4.92 billion on January 26, surpassing Paypal’s PYUSD, which has a market...
Blackrock Frames Ethereum as Primary Beneficiary of Rising Stablecoin Adoption
25.1.2026
Institutional research is reshaping crypto narratives as Blackrock’s latest outlook frames Ethereum as a central beneficiary of surging stablecoin use and tokenization, signaling a shift from speculative trading toward real-world financial infrastructure adoption. Blackrock Outlook Puts Ethereum...
The fight over stablecoin yield isn’t really about stablecoins
24.1.2026
It’s about deposits and who gets paid on them, argues Le
Agora's Nick van Eck bets on stablecoin boom in enterprise payments
24.1.2026
Agora CEO Nick van Eck sees stablecoin adoption shifting to real-world business for cross-border payments
Stablecoin Market Loses $3.3 Billion a Week After Record High
24.1.2026
Seven days after the stablecoin sector printed a record $310.426 billion on Jan. 17, the market has given back $3.327 billion—proof that even “stable” capital has a sense of timing. Post-Peak Pause: Stablecoins Step Back Starting with the heavyweight contender, tether ( USDT) sits at roughly...
Stablecoin yield bans could push capital offshore into ‘unregulated instruments’
24.1.2026
Proposed restrictions under the US CLARITY Act could drive demand for offshore and synthetic dollar products as investors seek yield outside regulated markets, experts warn
US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priority
23.1.2026
The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms
Capital One bank buys stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15B
23.1.2026
Capital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins
Capital One agrees to acquire credit card, stablecoin payment enabler Brex
22.1.2026
In a press release from September, Brex said it was planning to launch native stablecoin payments as part of its business
Stablecoin supply growth stalls as regulation, Treasury yields bite
22.1.2026
Institutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline
Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
22.1.2026
Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure
Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic
22.1.2026
Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth
‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields
22.1.2026
At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance
Circle Foundation Funds United Nations Digital Hub to Scale Regulated Stablecoins for Aid
22.1.2026
Circle Foundation grants support UN Digital Hub to use regulated stablecoins for faster, transparent humanitarian payments. Circle Foundation announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026 a first international grant to UNHCR’s Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions (DHoTS) to help...
Tharwa Integrates Sharia-Compliant Stablecoin Into Real Finance Ecosystem
22.1.2026
Tharwa has integrated its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain ecosystem, expanding access to sustainable onchain yield and strengthening RWA-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure. Expanding Onchain RWA Access Tharwa, an issuer of real-world asset ( RWA)...
Saga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin
22.1.2026
Saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol's total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours
Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push
22.1.2026
The American Bankers Association’s latest priorities aim to limit how digital dollars earn returns and how financial data is shared as lawmakers debate U.S. crypto market structure legislation