A growing policy dispute between cryptocurrency companies and major US banks over the future of stablecoin yields has intensified after President Donald Trump publicly supported the crypto industry’s position. The debate centers on whether digital asset firms should be allowed to offer interest like returns on stablecoin balances held by users. In a recent public […]
Visa and stablecoin infrastructure provider Bridge have announced a major expansion of their global stablecoin linked card program, signaling growing momentum for blockchain based payment systems within the traditional financial network. The initiative aims to extend stablecoin payment capabilities to more than one hundred countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. The […]
A recent study analyzing the behavior of advanced artificial intelligence models suggests a growing alignment between digital assets and core financial functions. According to the research, AI systems consistently selected bitcoin as the preferred store of value while favoring stablecoins for everyday payment activity when evaluating different monetary scenarios. The study examined the responses of […]
Qivalis, a consortium backed by major European banks, is accelerating preparations for the launch of its euro denominated stablecoin by entering advanced discussions with crypto exchanges and liquidity providers. The group is aiming for a second half of 2026 rollout, positioning the project as a regulated European alternative to dominant dollar based stablecoins. The consortium […]
Barclays is assessing blockchain based settlement tools as global banks prepare for rapid growth in the stablecoin sector and a potential reshaping of deposit flows. The UK lender is reportedly engaging with technology providers to evaluate infrastructure that could support tokenized payments and digital deposit systems. Discussions remain at an exploratory stage, and no formal […]
Stablecoins are continuing to gain traction despite ongoing volatility across the wider cryptocurrency market, reinforcing the view that their utility driven demand is increasingly separate from speculative trading cycles. Recent data highlights that transaction activity tied to stablecoin infrastructure has surged over the past year, even as major digital assets have experienced price corrections. One […]
Meta is preparing to re enter the stablecoin arena later this year, marking a renewed push into digital payments after its earlier high profile attempt was shelved under regulatory pressure. The company, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is reportedly targeting the second half of 2026 to begin integrating stablecoin based payment functionality across its platforms. According […]
Global payments company Stripe says stablecoins are proving resilient even as broader crypto markets face volatility. In its latest annual letter, the firm revealed that Bridge, the stablecoin platform it acquired in 2024, recorded more than a fourfold increase in transaction volume during 2025. The surge comes at a time when digital asset prices have […]
Africa’s two largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa, are emerging as leaders in global stablecoin adoption, with new survey data showing strong growth in demand and rising optimism about digital dollar usage. The findings highlight how emerging markets are increasingly turning to blockchain based financial tools amid currency volatility and high transaction costs. A study […]
The global stablecoin market has paused after reaching the 300 billion dollar milestone late last year, with weaker trading volumes and a softer U.S. dollar weighing on further expansion. After adding more than 100 billion dollars in supply during 2025, issuance has largely flattened, signaling a cooling phase for one of crypto’s most important liquidity […]
