Hong Kong is ready to take the lead in Asia’s stablecoin race. The region’s financial watchdog, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has announced that it will begin issuing stablecoin licences in early 2026 — a move set to redefine how digital...
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PayPal will let every U.S. merchant accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies and settle in dollars at just 0.99%—a 90% haircut to today’s card fees.
But new stablecoin rules and PayPal’s own margin math could flip the script if...
BlackRock, Citi, and JPMorgan Signal Institutional Push into Tokenized Dollars
From private blockchains to regulated issuance rails, America’s financial giants are gearing up to shape...
Ripple has selected BNY Mellon as its custody provider for the upcoming Ripple stablecoin, further signaling its intention to enter the tokenized payments race with institutional credibility...
In the fast-evolving digital finance landscape, stablecoins have quietly become one of the most profitable instruments in the market. But what exactly makes them so...
Multiple banks in South Korea have filed for “won”-backed stablecoin trademarks, signaling growing interest in blockchain finance — but big questions remain around timing,...
As global stablecoin projects grow, Chinese regulators issue a fresh reminder: the line between innovation and fraud remains thin.
The news
According to Cointelegraph, the Chinese Public Security...
MiCA’s arrival reshapes the stablecoin battlefield, and Paxos wants to lead the charge.
The announcement
On July 2, 2025, Paxos announced the launch of a MiCA-compliant euro-denominated stablecoin, called Paxos...
A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin, is officially issued in Kyrgyzstan by the company Old Vector under the country’s new digital asset regulatory framework. Despite its...
Why global watchdogs are eyeing stablecoins, and why firms like Chainalysis say it’s not a war on crypto
Stablecoins under the spotlight
The Financial Action Task Force...
On March 21, 2025, Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) took decisive action by enforcing the EU’s new MiCAR regulation for the first time — targeting Frankfurt-based Ethena...
Stablecoins are making a major comeback — not just as tools in DeFi, but increasingly as regulated, bank-grade financial instruments. Major players like Fiserv, PayPal,...
Mastercard, a global payments giant, has officially joined the stablecoin consortium led by Paxos, alongside other fintech heavyweights including Fiserv and VanEck. The move marks a pivotal moment...
A7A5, a rouble-pegged stablecoin launched this year in Kyrgyzstan, has processed ≈ $9 bn in cross-border transfers despite a market cap under $200 mn....
