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Alejandro Grisanti, head of Ecoanalitica, proposed issuing a national USD stablecoin as part of a series of measures to lift currency controls in Venezuela. This system would complement the current auction system, allowing the excluded sector to receive dollars via blockchain rails. Key Takeaways: Ecoanalitica proposes a stablecoin to fix local dollar shortages, driving future … Read more
On Thursday, April 16, data compiled by defillama.com indicates the stablecoin sector has now surpassed the $320 billion threshold, following $2.54 billion in inflows recorded over the past seven days. Key Takeaways: Defillama.com data shows stablecoins hit $320.007B on Apr. 16 after $2.54B in 7D inflows. Tether’s USDT holds 57.96% ($185.463B), down 2.5%, as Circle’s … Read more
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on Thursday that a yuan-backed stablecoin represents a “tremendous opportunity” for China as currency competition shifts onto blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years. USDC grew 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion by end-2025, boosted by U.S.-Iran … Read more
Tether has joined a $134 million funding round for Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV), signaling growing institutional focus on stablecoin infrastructure. The move reflects rising real-world adoption of stablecoins beyond trading. Key Takeaways: Tether joined a $134 million SDEV round, boosting stablecoin infrastructure investment. USDT’s 570 million users and $33 trillion volume show a shift from … Read more
Stables has partnered with Mansa to launch a liquidity layer designed to bridge the stablecoin connectivity gap in Asia. Key Takeaways: Stables and Mansa partnered to launch a liquidity layer for USDT corridors across Asia on April 15, 2026. The move targets the 60% of global stablecoin flows in Asia that are underserved by 99% … Read more
Stablecoins are facing rising pressure as the yield debate exposes inefficiencies in idle capital. Firms like Wisdomtree Digital Assets are pointing to tokenized funds as a way to capture income without sacrificing liquidity. Key Takeaways: Wisdomtree says a regulated money market fund can match stablecoin liquidity while generating income. Stablecoins drive the yield debate as … Read more
Paxos Labs has closed a $12 million strategic funding round led by Blockchain Capital and launched Amplify, a product suite that lets platforms turn digital asset holdings into active financial products through one integration. Key Takeaways: Paxos Labs closed a $12 million round led by Blockchain Capital to launch Amplify, a digital asset utility suite. … Read more
Sen. Thom Tillis said Monday he expects to release revised draft language this week aimed at breaking a months-long standoff between banks and crypto firms over stablecoin yield rules tied to the CLARITY Act. Key Takeaways: Sen. Thom Tillis plans to release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week, targeting a Senate Banking Committee markup … Read more
Y Combinator has funded prediction markets startup Totalis entirely in USDC, marking its first all- stablecoin investment. The move highlights growing momentum for onchain capital formation. Key Takeaways: Y Combinator invested $500,000 USDC in Totalis via Solana, marking its first all- stablecoin deal. 3 onchain transfers of $1, $124,999, and $375,000 settled in seconds, showing … Read more
Aave DAO voted to hand Aave Labs $31.8 million in combined stablecoin and token funding on April 12, 2026, the first enforceable action taken under founder Stani Kulechov’s “Aave Will Win” framework. Key Takeaways: Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting Aave Labs $25M in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens. The “Aave … Read more