Tether Registers $10B in Profit YTD, Record $135B Exposure to US Treasuries

Tether has published a financial attestation prepared by BDO, a leading accounting firm, showing stellar results for the third quarter of the year. The company surpassed the $10 billion mark in profits year to date (YTD) with a $135 billion exposure to U.S. Treasuries. Tether Shows ‘Consistent Growth’ As Attestation Boasts Over $10B in Profit … Read more

Historic: Bitcoin and Stablecoins to Be Integrated Into Venezuelan Banking Network

Conexus, a payment‑processing company, is in the early development stages of a system to integrate stablecoins and bitcoin into Venezuela’s banking network. Rodolfo Gasparri, president of Conexus, said that current stablecoin adoption as a hedge against devaluation is driving the initiative. Venezuelan System to Integrate Bitcoin, Stablecoins Into Banking Network The Facts: A system that … Read more

Mastercard Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Zerohash for up to $2 Billion

Mastercard is in late‑stage talks to acquire Zerohash for roughly $1.5–$2 billion, according to sources. Sources tell Fortune that Mastercard is negotiating to buy Chicago‑based Zerohash, a 2017‑founded stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure provider, in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion; the discussions are reported to be late‑stage but could still fall through, … Read more

From Fugees to Fintech: Wyclef Jean Joins Circle to Explore Stablecoin Payments Through Art

Circle Internet Group has tapped Grammy Award-winning artist and humanitarian Wyclef Jean as its Global Culture Advisor, in a collaboration aimed at showcasing how stablecoin technology is reshaping financial access and creativity across the globe. Circle Teams up With Wyclef Jean to Connect Culture, Finance, and Technology The partnership will center on storytelling, performance, and … Read more

World Liberty Financial Launches 8.4M Token Distribution as USD1 Stablecoin Adoption Climbs

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance (DeFi) venture linked to the Trump family, is making good on its promise to reward early supporters. The company announced that centralized exchange (CEX) partners will distribute 8.4 million WLFI tokens to users who helped boost the adoption of its USD1 stablecoin through its points program. Trump-Linked DeFi … Read more

Western Union to Launch Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in 2026

Western Union has announced a significant pivot into digital assets with plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin in the first half of 2026. USDPT Details and Launch Plan Western Union, one of the world’s oldest payment networks, has announced plans to launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, which aims to revolutionize cross-border money transfers … Read more

The Institutional Divide: Is Blockchain Ready for TradFi? Experts Weigh In on TPS vs. Reliability

The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” highlights significant growth in digital asset adoption, spurred by advancements in blockchain infrastructure. However, experts are divided on whether current blockchain infrastructure meets enterprise needs. Metrics of Mainstream Adoption The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” indicates that an improved blockchain infrastructure has been pivotal in … Read more

Ripple Launches Advisory Council to Advance XRPL, DeFi, and Quantum Research

Ripple is accelerating blockchain innovation through a powerful academic expansion, launching a new XRPL Hub, stablecoin-backed grants, and an elite Advisory Council to unite research, regulation, and real-world fintech applications in a globally connected ecosystem. Ripple Deepens Academic Ties With New XRPL Hub and Stablecoin-Funded Grants Ripple Labs Inc. announced on Oct. 27 that it … Read more

Coinbase Targets $3 Trillion Stablecoin Market in New Credit Pact With Apollo

Coinbase and Apollo are igniting the next wave of institutional finance by fusing stablecoin credit strategies with tokenized lending, unlocking yield-rich, compliant opportunities at the intersection of blockchain, fintech, and private credit markets. Coinbase and Apollo Partner to Power Tokenized Credit Markets Institutional adoption of blockchain-based credit instruments continues to accelerate as major financial firms … Read more

Canada Plans Stablecoin Rules Ahead Of Nov. 4 Federal Budget Announcement

Canada is consulting on stablecoin regulation and may announce major federal budget measures on Nov. 4. Canadian federal officials are holding detailed consultations with regulators and industry on stablecoin rules, working toward measures Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne may unveil in the Nov. 4 federal budget, people familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg. Stablecoins are typically … Read more

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