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 […]
Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure company owned by payments giant Stripe, has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank. The preliminary authorization marks a significant step toward bringing stablecoin issuance and reserve management under direct federal supervision. If finalized, the charter would allow Bridge […]
