Study: XRP Sees Q1 Growth While BTC, ETH, SOL Market Caps Fall

In the first quarter of 2025, XRP’s market capitalization grew by 1.9%, reaching $121.6 billion, while the combined market cap of bitcoin, ethereum, and solana fell by 22%. All network metrics for XRP improved for the second consecutive quarter, with average daily active addresses increasing by 142% to 134,600. XRP Metrics Improve for Second Consecutive … Read more

Hong Kong Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill, Reshaping Digital Finance

Hong Kong just turbocharged its digital finance ambitions, locking in a game-changing stablecoin law that mandates licenses, enforces full compliance, and ignites the city’s crypto leadership. Hong Kong Enacts Licensing Law for Stablecoin Issuers, Ushering in New Era for Crypto Assets The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on May 21 that the Legislative Council … Read more

Bitwise CIO: Stablecoin Bill May Spark Multi-Year Crypto Bull Run 

A Senate vote to advance a bill regulating stablecoins is being hailed as a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry. Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Says GENIUS Act Lays Groundwork for Institutional Adoption Hougan’s latest analysis explained that the U.S. Senate voted 66–32 on Monday to move the Guaranteed Essential Neutral and Interoperable Uniform Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act … Read more

Ethereum Hits All-Time High with $908 Billion in Stablecoin Transactions

A monumental milestone for blockchain finance was reached when Ethereum registered an on-chain stablecoin transaction volume of an never-before-seen $908 billion in April 2025. The figure that Techinasia got for us not only highlights stablecoins’ ever-closer integration into the real-world financial system but also underscores that system’s clear preference for Ethereum and, by extension, for … Read more

Fireblocks Reveals 90% of Industry Participants Are Actively Engaging With Stablecoins

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 Exchanges Oppose Brazil’s Stablecoin Self-Custody Ban

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

Report: VCs See Stablecoins as Crypto’s ‘Killer App’

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

SEC Warns of FOMO, Pushes Long-Term Strategies as Crypto Matures

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 Go Mainstream: 9 in 10 Financial Institutions Now Implementing, Execs Say

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 Enables Stablecoin Use at 150M Merchants With Moonpay

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

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