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Blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks has released its ‘State of Stablecoins 2025’ report, highlighting the growing importance of stablecoins in modern payment systems. The report indicates that stablecoins accounted for nearly half of the transaction volume on the Fireblocks platform in 2024, demonstrating their essential role in the modernization of global payments. With over 300 banks … Read more
Crypto actors see the ban proposal, spearheaded by the Central Bank of Brazil, as excessive and explain that this move might push companies to operate offshore. An alternative proposal that substitutes the proposed ban with a reporting system was also recently floated. Exchanges Say Stablecoin Self-Custody Ban Proposal Could Push Crypto Offshore in Brazil The … Read more
Despite the geopolitical tensions from the U.S. trade war causing a decline in most liquid tokens, venture capitalists continued to focus on the core utility of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. VCs’ Growing Positive View of Stablecoins Although the geopolitical tensions sparked by the U.S. trade war resulted in a quarter-long giveback of gains across most liquid … Read more
The SEC is warning against FOMO as crypto mania intensifies, even as institutional adoption skyrockets and U.S. policy shifts cement digital assets as a financial cornerstone. SEC Cautions Against FOMO as Crypto Sees Relentless Institutional Inflows The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reminded investors this week to steer clear of emotional decision-making driven by … Read more
Stablecoins have transitioned from experimental projects to essential components of global payment systems, driven by speed, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure readiness, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Fireblocks’ Survey: 90% of Firms Have Stablecoin Initiatives Underway The report, based on a survey of 295 financial executives, reveals that 90% of firms are actively … Read more
Mastercard is unleashing stablecoin utility worldwide, enabling real-time crypto-to-fiat spending at 150 million locations through its partnership with Moonpay and API-powered cards. Mastercard Unlocks Stablecoin Spending at 150 Million Places via Moonpay Mastercard and Moonpay announced on May 15 a global partnership designed to integrate stablecoins into everyday transactions through a new line of branded … Read more
Data shows that Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD has crossed the 300 million threshold in total issuance. By the close of April, RLUSD’s circulating supply expanded from 294 million to its present total of 312 million coins. RLUSD Supply Jumps Past 300M Coins Ripple’s dollar-linked stablecoin RLUSD has expanded its supply by 61.66% since March 31. Following … Read more
Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD is exploding across finance, powering everything from institutional collateral and DeFi trades to tokenized assets and global peer payments—all on the XRP Ledger. Ripple Spotlights RLUSD’s Expanding Real-World Use Cases Across Finance Ripple provided an in-depth look on May 13 at the growing number of real-world use cases for stablecoins, with … Read more
Atlanta-based firm Bitpay has introduced HODL Pay, enabling users to borrow stablecoins against cryptocurrency holdings for payments without liquidating assets. The service integrates decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols with Bitpay’s merchant network. Crypto Users Can Now Borrow Stablecoins via Bitpay’s HODL Pay In a message shared with Bitcoin.com News, Bitpay explained that in order to use … Read more
According to data retrieved from Tether’s reserves portal, the stablecoin behemoth has officially surpassed the $150 billion threshold for the first time on record. Tether’s Net Circulation Swells Past 150B as It Widens Lead USDT, Tether’s U.S. dollar-linked token, holds the title of the largest fiat-referenced digital asset by market capitalization. This week, the firm’s … Read more