Stablecoin News & Analysis Today

Stablecoin is a digital currency built to stay steady — its price is usually tied to something familiar and stable, like the U.S. dollar or even gold. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, which can swing up and down in minutes, stablecoins are designed to hold their value so people can trade, save, or move money without worrying about wild price jumps.

Ripple’s RLUSD Gains ADGM Approval and Expands in the Middle East

Ripple has announced that its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has been officially granted the status of an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The approval was issued by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), allowing licensed market participants to use RLUSD for regulated activities in full compliance with local requirements. This decision adds fresh momentum to Ripple’s strategy of expanding its stablecoin footprint across the Middle East.
Crypto Outlook: ETFs, Fed Policy and Tokenization Shape 2026 Finish

The final two months of 2025 could become a turning point for the digital asset market. Regulators are catching up after an unprecedented U.S. government shutdown, while new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to lesser-known cryptocurrencies are lining up for approval.
Tether Eyes €1B Investment in Neura Robotics to Expand Into AI & Robotics

Tether is in talks to invest €1 billion in Germany’s Neura Robotics, aiming to push beyond stablecoins into AI and advanced robotics. The discussions come as the company posts strong, steady profits that allow it to pursue large private-market deals. The potential investment would support Neura’s plan to scale production of humanoid robots amid surging global demand.
Visa Tests USDC Payments for Global Creators and Freelancers

Visa has started testing a new cross-border payment system using USD Coin (USDC), enabling near-instant payouts to workers, content creators, and freelancers around the world. The company announced the program at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2025, calling it one of its boldest steps yet in merging traditional finance with blockchain technology.
Coinbase: October Crash Marks a Healthier Phase for the Crypto Market

Sell-off or reboot? Coinbase analysts believe the October crash marked the beginning of a new, more resilient market phase.
Coinbase Urges U.S. Treasury to Keep GENIUS Act True to Its Core

Coinbase Global, one of the largest U.S. crypto exchanges, has urged the Treasury Department to stay true to the original goals of the GENIUS Act — the new law designed to guide stablecoin regulation in the United States. The company warned that overreaching rules could hurt innovation and weaken America’s leadership in digital finance.
WLFI Expands USD1 on Solana Through Partnership with Bonk and Raydium

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture tied to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has unveiled a major partnership to expand deeper into the Solana ecosystem. The move marks the next phase of WLFI’s strategy to boost adoption of its own stablecoin USD1 across Solana’s fast-growing DeFi sector.
Coinbase Reports Strong Q3 2025 Growth — Stablecoins and Derivatives Drive Profits

Coinbase shows solid growth in the third quarter — stablecoins and derivatives are on the rise
Western Union to Pilot Stablecoins for Money Transfers

Western Union has launched a pilot program to settle transactions using stablecoins. The news came during the company’s third-quarter earnings call.
PBOC Governor Warns Stablecoins Pose Global Financial Risks

At the Financial Street Forum 2025 in Beijing, People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng warned that stablecoins are becoming a growing threat to global financial stability and national monetary sovereignty.
a16z: Bitcoin and Stablecoins Anchor the New Financial Era

a16z sees Bitcoin and stablecoins as anchors of a new financial order
ESM’s Pierre Gramegna Warns: Stablecoins Without Regulation Could Threaten Global Finance

European Stability Mechanism chief Pierre Gramegna warned in Washington that stablecoins left to grow without proper rules could become a transmission belt for financial stress. Citing Bloomberg, he urged regulators to move fast—before dollar-pegged tokens and other “stable” assets scale up beyond oversight. His message wasn’t anti-innovation: stablecoins can have a place, he said, but only with protections comparable to central-bank money so they don’t amplify shocks.
U.S. Bank Partners with Anchorage Digital to Safeguard Stablecoin Reserves

U.S. Bank has announced that it will act as the official custodian for reserves backing Anchorage Digital Bank’s payment stablecoins — a move that highlights the growing connection between traditional finance and regulated digital assets. Anchorage remains the only crypto-native bank in the U.S. with a federal charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Together, the two institutions are building a regulated framework designed to securely hold the assets supporting payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act.
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025: Stablecoins Top $300B as Asia Leads Web3, Tokenization, AI & ZK

TOKEN2049 Singapore (October 1–2, 2025) reaffirmed its status as one of the most influential events in the crypto industry. Following the spotlight on TOKEN2049 Dubai earlier this year, the Singapore edition once again underscored Asia’s central role in the growth of Web3.
Nationalization of Stablecoins — Could the U.S. Take Control of USDT and USDC?

Stablecoins have become a cornerstone of the crypto economy. Their combined market cap now exceeds $301 billion, and the biggest tokens have cemented their place among the top 10 digital assets. For many users, “stable” coins are a convenient way to store funds, bypass restrictions, and make cross-border payments.
Base Pushes Beyond Dollar Stablecoins with New Global Options

The dominance of dollar-pegged stablecoins became a key topic at the Token2049 conference in Singapore on Thursday, where Jesse Pollak, creator of the Coinbase Base network, called for urgent diversification.
Stablecoin Rewards Clash: Banks vs Crypto in CLARITY Act

A major showdown is unfolding between Wall Street banks and the crypto industry over the CLARITY Act. At the heart of the bill is a proposal to ban stablecoin rewards on crypto platforms. Banks insist the move is needed to protect the traditional financial system, while crypto advocates see it as a power grab to preserve bank dominance at the expense of users.
SWIFT Confirms Blockchain Platform with ConsenSys to Rival Stablecoins

SWIFT has officially confirmed the development of a new blockchain platform for 24/7 real-time cross-border payments, according to an announcement on the company’s official website. The project is being built in collaboration with ConsenSys, founded by Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, and is already supported by more than 30 global banks, including JPMorgan, Bank of America, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, and Santander.
Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $300B, Led by USDT

The total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion for the first time, highlighting the growing demand for this segment of digital assets. According to data from DefiLlama and RWA.xyz, net inflows over the past 90 days exceeded $46 billion.
SoftBank, Ark Eye Tether Stake as Kraken Preps IPO

Japanese giant SoftBank and Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment are holding early-stage discussions about taking part in Tether’s record-breaking fundraising, Bloomberg reports.

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