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The Bank of Thailand has reportedly moved to place tether ( USDT) under its monitoring framework as part of a broader campaign against grey money, after identifying that a large share of stablecoin activity on local platforms is linked to foreign participants, according to a Tuesday report by The Nation. According to The Nation‘s report … Read more
Julia Rosin, President of Abcripto, the Brazilian Association of Cryptoeconomics, stated that if the Ministry of Finance decides to tax stablecoins transactions by decree, the institution will take legal actions alleging unconstitutionality. Abcripto groups over 50 companies of the Brazilian crypto industry. Abcripto Vows to Take Legal Actions Against Stablecoin Taxation in Brazil The issue … Read more
VelaFi completes a $20 million Series B round to broaden its stablecoin‑powered payment network globally. On January 12, VelaFi announced in Dallas and Mexico City the closing of a $20 million Series B financing led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from Alibaba Investment, Planetree, BAI Capital and other investors. The funding brings VelaFi’s total capital raised to over … Read more
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 like Coinbase can continue offering rewards to customers who hold … Read more
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 agreement, Bakkt Holdings Inc. will issue Class A common stock equal to 31.5% of the “Bakkt Share … Read more
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 the second major product release from World Liberty Financial, positioning the platform as a new venue … Read more
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 Stablecoin usage surged to new highs in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing 72% … Read more
Bybit’s 2026 crypto outlook argues that macro policy and institutional flows may matter more than historical cycles. Options data, regulatory shifts, and structural changes are expected to shape crypto markets in the year ahead. Evolving Risks and Opportunities for Crypto in 2026 Bybit has released its 2026 crypto outlook, outlining the key forces likely to … Read more
Ripple is spotlighting how stablecoins can earn income onchain, reframing digital dollars as productive assets through yield strategies that go beyond payments and price speculation. Ripple Highlights Overlooked Stablecoin Yield Strategies Ripple shared a bullish explanation on social media platform X on Jan. 7, outlining how stablecoins can generate income when used actively onchain, emphasizing … Read more
Brent Johnson, CEO of wealth management firm Santiago Capital and creator of the “Dollar Milkshake Theory,” says that stablecoins may end up being the “stealth weapon” that the U.S. will use to establish a global power. Stablecoins Could Steal the Sovereignty of Smaller Nations, Expert Says In a new interview on the Bankless Youtube channel, … Read more