Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in stablecoin transactions — Visa
Despite Circle’s rising transaction count, Tether’s USDT still accounts for over 68% of the entire stablecoin market. Go to Source
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Stripe bringing back crypto payments, this time with a stablecoin
Stripe customers will be able to pay with USDC beginning this summer, president Jack Collison said, after the company canned BTC payments in 2018. Go to Source
Visa provides stablecoin analytics dashboard with ‘noise’ filtered out
The financial services giant wants to make data about stablecoin usage clear and accessible, which requires some processing. Go to Source
House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon
House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters said a stablecoin bill “in the short run” was coming amid negotiations with Republican lawmakers and the Senate. Go to Source
Turkey tops the world in stablecoin buying share vs. GDP
Stablecoin purchases in Turkey amount to 4.3% of GDP, the highest among global economies, according to Chainalysis. Go to Source
Stablecoin Market Shows Strong Recovery, Approaching All-Time High
The stablecoin market has been on a robust recovery path since October 2023, demonstrating resilience and steady growth. Recently, the stablecoin market cap has surged to $160 billion, edging closer to its previous all-time high of $188 billion with each passing day. The stablecoin market has been in a strong recovery since October of 2023. … Read more
First Digital Labs to Launch FDUSD on L1 Blockchain Network Sui
The stablecoin issuer First Digital Labs has announced its intention to debut its dollar-pegged token FDUSD on the Sui network. This collaboration is described as a “strategic alliance aimed at enhancing liquidity and efficiency of transactions.” FDUSD to Integrate With Sui Blockchain First Digital Labs, the issuer and asset manager of the fourth-biggest stablecoin in … Read more
Sony Bank Tests Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, Taps Polygon for Pilot Project
According to a regional report, Sony Bank of Japan is currently exploring the potential of a stablecoin tied to the yen that could be utilized by Sony Group along with its associated entities. Insiders revealed that this endeavor’s testing phase employs the Polygon blockchain, with the crypto firm Settlemint lending its support. Polygon and Settlemint … Read more
Ripple Plans to Launch USD-Pegged Stablecoin, Expanding Token to XRP and Ethereum Ecosystems
Blockchain solutions company Ripple has unveiled its strategy to launch a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, aiming to boost liquidity on the XRP Ledger. Ripple Set to Introduce U.S. Dollar-Linked Stablecoin, Aiming for Wider Crypto Adoption In a statement released on Thursday, Ripple revealed its intention to introduce a stablecoin token linked to the … Read more
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, announced on April 1 that it had completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audit, the highest level of security compliance achievable. Tether stated that the audit’s completion demonstrates the robust information technology control measures it has in place, ensuring the safety of its systems. Gold Standard … Read more