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New Senate CLARITY Act draft allows activity-based stablecoin rewards
13.1.2026
A revised Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow activity-based stablecoin rewards tied to payments, wallets, and staking, while barring interest paid solely for holding tokens
Banks’ stablecoin concerns are ‘unsubstantiated myths‘: Professor
13.1.2026
A Columbia Business School professor debunked five banking industry misunderstandings about stablecoin yields as the market structure bill heads for markups this month
Sneak preview of Senate's unfinished crypto market structure bill shows DeFi protected
13.1.2026
A partial draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill remains blank on stablecoin rewards and has some protections for decentralized finance, but they're weaker than before
Coinbase Threatens to Pull Support for Crypto Bill Over Stablecoin Rewards
12.1.2026
Coinbase is pressuring U.S. lawmakers as Congress prepares to release a major crypto market-structure bill on Jan. 12. Banking Lobby vs. Crypto Firms Coinbase is ramping up pressure on U.S. lawmakers as Congress prepares to unveil a sweeping crypto market-structure bill. At issue: whether exchanges...
Bakkt to Acquire Distributed Technologies Research in Stock-Based Transaction
12.1.2026
Bakkt Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research Ltd. (DTR) in a stock-based transaction aimed at expanding its stablecoin settlement and programmable payments capabilities. Bakkt’s Board Approves DTR Acquisition After Special Committee Review Under the definitive...
Bakkt stock surges 20% after move on stablecoin payments strategy
12.1.2026
With Bakkt's share price surging following the announcement, the stock deal could be worth about $178 million
World Liberty Markets Goes Live, Giving USD1 a Lending and Borrowing Use Case
12.1.2026
World Liberty Financial has launched its first web application, World Liberty Markets, introducing lending and borrowing functionality for its USD1 stablecoin through an integration with Dolomite. World Liberty Financial Introduces Lending and Borrowing Web Application World Liberty Markets marks...
Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails
12.1.2026
The funding will support expansion of enterprise payment and settlement services across Latin America, the United States and Asia
Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal
12.1.2026
The firm said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a blockchain-based payment infrastructure provider
World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin
12.1.2026
The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement
Trump-linked World Liberty brings $3.4B stablecoin into crypto lending markets
12.1.2026
World Liberty Financial has launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, as demand for onchain credit shows signs of recovery
VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
12.1.2026
The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia
Tether freezes $182 million in USDT stablecoin across five Tron blockchain wallets
12.1.2026
The freezes were part of Tether's policy to comply with U.S. Treasury sanctions and were executed in a coordinated manner
Dubai bans privacy tokens, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset
12.1.2026
Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications
Coinbase pushes back against banks to keep rewarding users for holding stablecoins
12.1.2026
Disagreements over stablecoin rewards have frayed bipartisan support for the bill, with traders estimating a 68-70% chance of passage this year
Tether’s role in Venezuela, Iran highlights the duality of stablecoins
12.1.2026
The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran's economic crises
Coinbase could pull CLARITY Act support over stablecoin rewards ban
12.1.2026
The crypto-focused markets structure bill is set to be discussed at a markup session on Thursday. On the line is the ability for stablecoin issuers to offer rewards via crypto exchanges
JPMorgan downplays stablecoin threat as local bankers warn of $6.6 trillion risk
11.1.2026
The ABA sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, saying stablecoins that offer yields will affect its banking members ability to grant loans, but JPMorgan disagrees
Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026
10.1.2026
The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption
Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Amid Policy Tailwinds
10.1.2026
Stablecoin transaction volumes jumped to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by favorable U.S. policy and growing institutional adoption. Data shows USDC leading transaction flows, while USDT continues to dominate market value. Record Activity for Stablecoins in Pro- Crypto U.S. Climate...