Experts Say Privacy Is the Missing Link in Stablecoin Evolution

Traditional stablecoins like USDT and USDC have become essential for decentralized finance and cross-border transactions, but experts assert there is a growing need for privacy-focused stablecoins. Despite initial slower liquidity growth, experts believe that privacy stablecoins will soon become standard in the market. Institutional Demand Drives the Privacy Narrative Traditional stablecoins, such as USDT and … Read more

Wintermute Report Flags Deceleration in Crypto’s 3 Key Liquidity Channels

Despite supportive global liquidity and easing central banks, Wintermute’s Jasper De Maere says crypto has entered a self-funded phase—where money now circulates internally instead of expanding the market. ETF and DAT Growth Slow, Wintermute Warns of Internal Market Rotation According to Wintermute, the algorithmic trading firm and crypto market maker, inflows through stablecoins, exchange-traded funds … Read more

Stablecoin Shake-Up: $1.9B Drop Hits Market as XUSD and USDX Break Peg

The stablecoin sector finally hit a speed bump this week, trimming $1.925 billion from its market cap after a long winning streak. Leading the cutback was Ethena’s USDe, which slipped 7.91%. To make matters spicier, two stablecoins also lost their dollar composure, wobbling off their $1 targets like rookies at a balancing act. Stablecoin Watch: … Read more

Canada Quietly Funds New Stablecoin Legislation in New Federal Budget

The budget introduces a massive deficit and still requires a vote of confidence from Parliament; otherwise, another federal election will be triggered. Canada’s New Budget Channels Resources into Developing Stablecoin Governance It’s hard to believe, but for much of 2025, Canada operated without a budget after its new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, narrowly won a … Read more

Coinbase Tells US Treasury: Stablecoins Should Be Treated Like Cash, Not Debt

Regulatory momentum for U.S. stablecoins is accelerating as calls grow to classify them as cash equivalents, a move seen as a game-changer for financial innovation, tax clarity, and America’s dominance in the digital payment ecosystem. Coinbase Pushes for Stablecoin Cash-Equivalent Classification Under GENIUS Act Regulatory discussions around stablecoin classification are intensifying as the U.S. Department … Read more

BoE Says UK Stablecoin Rules Will Roll out ‘Just as Quickly as the US’

Bank of England deputy governor vows UK stablecoin regime will be implemented promptly, with temporary holding limits. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden tells a London conference on 5 November 2025 that the UK will unveil a proposed stablecoin regime on Monday and aims for it to be “up and running, just as quickly … Read more

Crypto Lags Despite Liquidity Surge and Market Tailwinds

Despite rate cuts, the end of quantitative tightening, and record-high equities, crypto continues to underperform. Liquidity is expanding globally, but it’s not flowing into digital assets, with exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows stalled and digital asset treasury (DAT) activity fading. Strong Macro, Weak Flows: Why Crypto’s Still Stuck Global markets remain buoyant, yet crypto can’t seem … Read more

Mastercard to Leverage Ripple’s RLUSD for Next-Gen Fiat Payment Settlement

Ripple is partnering with Mastercard, Webbank, and Gemini to test stablecoin settlement using its U.S. dollar–backed RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, marking a step toward merging blockchain efficiency with traditional finance (TradFi). Ripple, Mastercard, Gemini, and Webbank Collaborate on RLUSD Blockchain Settlement Initiative Ripple announced the collaboration during Ripple Swell 2025 event in New York, … Read more

Stream Finance Rocked by $93M Blow—Project’s Stablecoin XUSD Peg Craters to $0.24

On Monday, the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Stream Finance announced that an external fund manager misplaced a jaw-dropping $93 million in Stream assets — sparking an immediate investigation and halting all withdrawals and deposits. In the chaos that followed, the DeFi project’s stablecoin XUSD lost its footing, tumbling to a painful low of $0.2473 per … Read more

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