Stablecoins a ‘Stealth Weapon’ for US Power, Dollar Milkshake Creator Says

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

Falcon Finance Introduces Dollar‑Yield Bitcoin Vault, Expanding Stablecoin‑Based Income Options

Falcon Finance launches an offchain bitcoin vault that pays 3–5% APR in USDf, the protocol’s stablecoin, without selling or wrapping BTC. Falcon Finance announced a new bitcoin yield vault that lets BTC holders earn a predictable 3%–5% annual percentage rate paid in USDf, the platform’s dollar‑denominated stablecoin. Bitcoin now represents over 80% of Falcon’s reserves, … Read more

Fireblocks Acquires Tres Finance to Deliver Institutional Digital‑Asset Operating System With Stablecoin Support

Fireblocks’ purchase of Tres adds audit‑ready, tax‑compliant infrastructure for institutions handling stablecoins and other digital assets. Fireblocks announced the acquisition of Tres Finance, a leader in crypto accounting, reconciliation and financial controls, to create a full‑stack operating system for digital‑asset businesses. The deal combines Fireblocks’ secure infrastructure, which moves trillions of dollars, with Tres’s financial‑intelligence … Read more

Buck Foundation Introduces Borderless Savings Coin Backed by Institutional Strength

The Buck Foundation has introduced savings‑focused digital asset backed by Strategy’s bitcoin‑collateralized perpetual preferred stock. Foundation Backing Through Strategy’s Preferred Stock The Buck Foundation has launched a digital asset engineered to deliver predictable returns and minute‑by‑minute earnings. The new product is said to offer holders 7% annual rewards that accrue continuously, positioning itself as a … Read more

China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?

China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises Alarm Over US Stablecoin Policy China is pulling ahead in digital money as U.S. … Read more

Wyoming Launches FRNT, the First US State-Issued Blockchain Stable Token

Wyoming has launched FRNT, the Frontier Stable Token, marking the first blockchain-based asset issued and backed by a U.S. state. Wyoming Stable Token Act Delivers First Live State-Issued Stable Token According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the token was established under the Wyoming Stable Token Act and is overseen by the Wyoming Stable … Read more

Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet Built on Tether’s Wallet Development Kit

Tether and Rumble announced the launch of Rumble Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet integrated directly into the Rumble platform, enabling creators and users to send and receive digital assets without relying on traditional financial (TradFi) intermediaries. Tether and Rumble Roll out Rumble Wallet for Creator Monetization The wallet is designed to support platform-native payments and … Read more

$360B Bank Cash Machine Under Threat: Stablecoin Rewards Spark Washington Power Struggle Over Future of Dollar

A $360 billion U.S. banking revenue stream faces pressure as lawmakers revisit stablecoin rewards, a move Coinbase warns could reshape dollar payments, ignite competition in fees, and accelerate commerce moving onchain across the U.S. financial system. Stablecoin Rewards Aren’t a Banking Crisis—They’re a Payments Revolution Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad shared on social media … Read more

Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure

Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create a global acceptance network that lets regulated financial institutions interact seamlessly with blockchain‑based assets. … Read more

Jupiter Launches Stablecoin Backed by Blackrock Reserves

Jupiter introduces JupUSD, a reserve‑backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, with institutional custody and open‑source audits. Jupiter announced the launch of JupUSD, a US‑dollar‑pegged stablecoin built with Ethena Labs and secured by a 90% reserve in USDtb, a GENIUS‑compliant token collateralized by Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund, plus a 10% USDC liquidity buffer. The token is … Read more

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