Section
Stablecoins
USDC, USDT, DAI, and the peg mechanics that keep (or break) dollar-denominated tokens on-chain.
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Polymarket adds instant Bitcoin deposits via Lightning, undercutting on-chain delays
Polymarket now accepts instant Bitcoin deposits through the Lightning Network, eliminating 10–60 minute confirmation waits and higher minimums tied to on-chain transactions.
USDT dominates payments, USDC powers DeFi as stablecoins split their roles
Dune data shows USDT and USDC have split into distinct roles, with USDT leading payments and USDC concentrating in decentralized finance protocols.
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stablecoinsKAST's terms draw fire as stablecoin custody clauses spark security pushback
EtherFi's CEO publicly criticized a stablecoin neobank over terms that may leave user deposits exposed in failure scenarios.
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In-depth
Tether bets $20M on Mercado Bitcoin's Latin America play
Tether invested $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin to expand tokenized finance across Latin America, deepening the stablecoin issuer's infrastructure strategy in the region.
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stablecoinsFarage resigns to halt crypto-scandal probe, will seek immediate re-election
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, pausing a Parliamentary Standards probe into undeclared crypto gifts from billionaire Christopher Harborne and aide George Cottrell.
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stablecoinsSummer Finance vault drained of $6M in price manipulation attack
Summer Finance lost $6 million from its USDC vault in a price manipulation attack. The hacker used deprecated tokens to distort share prices and drain funds.
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stablecoinsTether brings USDT back to Bitcoin via RGB protocol and Lightning
Tether is launching USDT natively on Bitcoin using RGB protocol and Lightning network for fast, private settlements after years of development delays.
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stablecoinsFarage under standards inquiry over undeclared crypto-backed support
The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is investigating whether Nigel Farage properly declared support from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster with ties to offshore crypto gambling.
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stablecoinsCoinbase AI sent false World Cup result to millions of users before the match even started
Coinbase's AI falsely reported a World Cup result and invented goal-scorer details in a push notification sent to millions of users hours before the actual match.
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stablecoinsSamsung and Dunamu say they never signed up for Open Standard's OUSD consortium
Samsung and South Korean financial firms deny they agreed to join Open Standard's OUSD stablecoin consortium, despite being listed as founding partners.
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stablecoinsTrump defends $1.4 billion crypto haul as memecoin holders lose $3.8 billion
Trump defended his family's $1.4 billion crypto income from memecoins and venture stakes, as disclosure filings show two-thirds of retail investors in his memecoin lost money.
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Archive
UK regulator cuts stablecoin capital rule after industry pushback
The FCA has finalised its crypto rules and cut the stablecoin capital requirement to 1% of liabilities, down from a proposed 2%, after industry feedback.
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Farage's undeclared crypto funding widens under parliamentary scrutiny
UK MP Nigel Farage failed to declare a donation from a crypto gambling operator with a fraud conviction, widening a parliamentary standards probe that already covers a Tether-linked £5 million gift.
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Senate stablecoin rules could reshape crypto markets in 2026
The CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act proposals could reshape how stablecoins are issued and backed starting in 2026, affecting which issuers survive and how DeFi liquidity flows.
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July 18 deadline forces stablecoin industry consolidation as mid-market issuers face compliance math they cannot solve
Federal agencies finalize stablecoin rules July 18, 2026, with compliance costs that force smaller issuers to exit, merge, or fail, concentrating a $311 billion market around larger players.
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BTSE wins OJK license, launches Indonesia exchange arm
BTSE Group has launched a licensed crypto exchange in Indonesia, gaining OJK approval to settle trades in local currency and partner with banks.
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Russian stablecoin A7A5 claims hidden volume as analysts report sharp decline
A Russian stablecoin claims data providers undercount its activity while blockchain analysts report its volumes have declined sharply this year.
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Open USD's 149 partners don't exist, report says
Open Standard claimed 149 firms backed its new stablecoin OUSD, but reporting shows most listed partners never signed deals or even formal agreements.
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Trump's crypto promises crumble as market structure bill misses July 4 deadline
Trump's July 4 deadline for a crypto market structure bill is almost certain to be missed, with the Senate not even in session to vote on it.
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Farage reported to UK standards watchdog over crypto lobbying ties
UK Parliament's ethics watchdog has received a complaint that Reform leader Nigel Farage lobbied regulators on stablecoin policy while accepting funding from a major Tether investor.
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Bitcoin bounces to $61k as OUSD stablecoin launches
Bitcoin recovered above $61,500 and Ethereum hit $1,697 as Origin Protocol launched OUSD, a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by Ripple and BlackRock-affiliated entities.
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Standard Chartered becomes first global bank with direct USDC minting rights
Standard Chartered is now the first systemically important bank authorized to offer direct USDC minting and redemption to institutional clients.
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Aave brings V3 lending and GHO stablecoin to Monad
Aave deployed V3 lending and GHO stablecoin to Monad with $15 million in network incentives to bootstrap liquidity.
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Standard Chartered and Circle bring USDC minting directly onto banking rails
Standard Chartered and Circle are letting institutions mint and redeem USDC via banking transfers, starting in Dubai and planning to expand globally.
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OFAC sanctions 134 ISIS-K crypto wallets as Tether freezes funds
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 134 cryptocurrency addresses used by ISIS-K, with Tether freezing over $1.4 million in frozen stablecoin funds on the Tron network.
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Open USD consortium faces the stablecoin graveyard problem
Over 140 companies joined a new consortium to launch Open USD, a dollar-backed stablecoin, but lack of governance details leaves questions about regulatory approval and redemption rights.
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Cloudflare launches stablecoin payment gateway for paywalled content
Cloudflare opened a waitlist for a gateway that lets users monetize web pages and APIs by accepting stablecoin payments via the x402 protocol.
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CRCL drops on Open USD threat; analysts say sell-off overdone
Circle's token fell sharply on news of Kraken's new Treasury-backed stablecoin, but analysts say the market overreacted to the competitive threat.
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Bernstein's Circle target holds despite OUSD competition
Bernstein backs Circle despite OUSD's launch and a 17% stock decline, targeting $190 and betting the stablecoin leader's regulatory and custody assets outweigh new yield-bearing competition.
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Open USD enters stablecoin market with backing from Visa, Mastercard, and Google
Open USD, backed by Visa, Mastercard, and Google, launches to challenge USDC and USDT's duopoly in the stablecoin market.
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Circle CEO defends USDC as Origin Dollar emerges to challenge stablecoin incumbents
Origin Dollar pitches revenue-sharing governance to challenge USDC and Tether, but network effects and stress-test unknowns remain in Bernstein's favor.
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Open USD's consortium model directly threatens Circle's stablecoin dominance
Open USD, backed by Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, and 137 other firms, launches with a stablecoin model that shares reserve yields with members, collapsing Circle's stock 17% in one day.
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Circle stock drops 15% as new stablecoin consortium takes aim at USDC's payments franchise
Open USD, a stablecoin backed by Visa and Coinbase, launched to compete with USDC in enterprise payments, triggering a 15% drop in Circle's stock.
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Trump discloses $50 million Bitcoin holding in federal filing
Trump's financial disclosure reports Bitcoin and other crypto assets totaling over $100 million, held in cold storage and through decentralized-finance ventures.
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Coinbase stablecoin rails let investors buy regulated money market funds
Investment manager Spiko now lets eligible investors buy and sell shares in regulated money market funds using stablecoins USDC and EURC via Coinbase.
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SEC seeks input on how to regulate crypto and prediction-market ETFs
The SEC is asking the public how crypto and prediction-market ETFs should be regulated and whether they fit under existing investment company law.
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BlackRock adds Ethena's USDe to Aladdin platform, launches BUIDL liquidity facility
BlackRock integrated Ethena's stablecoin USDe into its Aladdin platform and created a $100 million facility for round-the-clock stablecoin conversion on its tokenized treasury fund.
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Visa and Mastercard back new dollar stablecoin, aiming to keep yield on reserves
Visa, Mastercard, and crypto companies are developing a dollar stablecoin that distributes reserve yield to backers rather than concentrating it in a single issuer.
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Circle shares tumbled 16% on Open USD news. Analysts dismiss the panic
Circle's stock fell 16% after the company announced Open USD, a new stablecoin infrastructure protocol, but analysts call the selloff an overreaction.
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Circle's stock tumbles as rival stablecoin gets major backing
Circle's stock fell after a consortium including Coinbase, BlackRock, and Visa announced Open USD, a rival stablecoin with over 100 backers.
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