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Wall Street just got a little more onchain—Citi is teaming up with Coinbase to explore stablecoin payments for its institutional clients. Citigroup Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc. are joining forces to pilot stablecoin payments, aiming to make crypto-to-fiat transfers faster and cheaper for Citi’s corporate customers. Bloomberg’s Emily Mason first reported the partnership, noting that … Read more
As part of its 19th sanctions package against Russia, the EU included measures targeting the use of crypto to circumvent sanctions. A7A5, a Russian ruble‑pegged stablecoin that registered over $1 billion in daily transaction volume, was subject to a transaction ban. Russian Ruble Stablecoin Included in Latest EU Sanctions Package The Facts: The European Union … Read more
Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin JPYC and its issuance/redemption platform JPYC EX begin operations on October 27, 2025, enabling 1:1 yen redemption and onchain transfers. JPYC Co., Ltd. (Tokyo) announces that, after registering as a funds transfer service provider under Japan’s Payment Services Act on August 18, 2025, it begins issuing Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin “JPYC” … Read more
Zelle, a payments platform that focused primarily on the U.S. market, announced it will now offer international settlements aided by stablecoins. The app, owned by a consortium of large banks, is one of traditional finance’s first moves to leverage crypto. Zelle to Leverage Stablecoins in International Push The Facts: On Friday, Zelle, a popular U.S. … Read more
Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the backbone of a new global credit infrastructure, and Visa’s latest analysis highlights explosive lending growth, surging user adoption, and institutional momentum transforming capital access across decentralized and traditional financial systems. Visa Highlights Explosive Growth of Blockchain-Based Credit Markets The surge in blockchain-based credit markets is redefining how traditional finance … Read more
Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road to form Ripple Prime propels XRP and RLUSD to the forefront of institutional finance, merging blockchain infrastructure with global markets and unlocking seamless access to digital assets, derivatives, and cross-asset liquidity. Ripple Prime Redefines Institutional Finance Through Blockchain Integration The race to modernize institutional finance through blockchain technology is accelerating … Read more
Exchanges in Brazil have reported an increase in the adoption of stablecoins since the Financial Transaction Tax (IOF) more than tripled from 1.1% to 3.5%, affecting foreign payments and purchases of foreign currency in cash. Regulation that might plug this loophole is currently in the works. Stablecoin Adoption in Brazil Explodes to Avoid Financial Transaction … Read more
Fireblocks, an enterprise platform that says it secures more than $4 trillion in digital-asset transfers annually, has acquired Dynamic, a developer platform that powers over 50 million onchain accounts used by firms including Kraken, Zerohash, Magic Eden, Lighter, and Ondo Finance. Fireblocks Acquisition of Dynamic Extends Reach Into Web3 Development Dynamic builds tools that allow … Read more
The Nigerian government has reportedly formed a working group to explore the adoption of stablecoins. The New Stance on Digital Assets The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly formed a working group to explore the adoption of stablecoins, signaling a significant shift toward embracing digital currencies. This initiative, announced by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor … Read more
Curve’s latest collaboration with Yieldbasis has reshaped decentralized governance on the protocol, sparking a flurry of DAO proposals, liquidity expansions, and fresh revenue channels centered on crvUSD growth. Curve and Yieldbasis Deepen Integration The partnership between Curve and Yieldbasis is off to a strong start, built on mutual incentives and shared liquidity infrastructure, according to … Read more