Analysts attributed the growth momentum to regulatory clarity on stablecoins and increased adoption of DeFi.
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JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo are teaming up to create a regulated stablecoin. This move aims to modernize digital payments by making them faster, safer, and more reliable. By working together, these big banks want to offer a trusted alternative to crypto-native stablecoins and reshape how money moves digitally. This collaboration signals …
As digital assets continue to reshape global finance, America’s biggest banks are moving to reclaim their role at the forefront. A new report by The Wall Street Journal reveals that JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are exploring a joint stablecoin initiative, one that could transform traditional banking’s approach to digital money and …
USD1 stablecoin is now listed on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, making it accessible to over 270 million users worldwide. Fully backed by U.S. Treasuries, USD1 offers a secure and reliable digital currency option. This move helps strengthen the bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, supporting wider adoption of stablecoins. With its …
At Paxos' NYC event, speakers across four panels agreed that stablecoins are reshaping global finance — with regulation and infrastructure fast catching up.
Hong Kong has officially passed the Stablecoin Bill in its third reading. This landmark legislation opens the door for regulated stablecoin issuance and aligns digital assets with traditional finance under a clear regulatory framework. Hong Kong Greenlights Regulated Stablecoin Issuance The Hong Kong Legislative Council has approved the Stablecoin Bill, marking a major milestone for …
StraitsX has launched its Singapore dollar-pegged stablecoin, XSGD, on the XRP Ledger to meet the rising demand for regulated multi-chain stablecoins in cross-border payments.
csUSDL, a stablecoin from DeFi infrastructure startup CoinShift, has grown over $100 million in assets as yield-bearing coins gained traction.
At Consensus 2025, leaders from PayPal and MoneyGram pointed to regulation, real-world utility and trust as keys to stablecoin growth.
The legislation to regulate stablecoin issuers hit a big bump a week ago, but negotiations continued and the latest version may move again.
Mastercard has partnered with MoonPay to introduce stablecoin cards, allowing users to pay with cryptocurrencies at more than 150 million merchants worldwide. This collaboration makes it easier for people to use digital currencies in daily life, bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto. By bringing stablecoins into Mastercard’s extensive payment network, the partnership aims …
Retail participation in the Bitcoin (BTC) market is on the rise, as on-chain data indicates that smaller investors are gradually re-entering the space. This renewed activity is often a sign of growing confidence in the asset and can act as a catalyst for the next leg up in price. Bitcoin Witnesses Rise In Retail Participation According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by on-chain analyst Carmelo Aleman, retail investors – defined as wallets holding less than $10,000 worth of BTC – are steadily returning to the market. These participants are typically the most reactive to market movements. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Cycle Indicator Hints At Bullish Breakout Ahead, Analyst Says Aleman noted that while retail investors may not always time the market as effectively as institutional players, their behavior remains a key barometer of broader market sentiment. As more retail investors join, they tend to create a positive feedback loop, reinforcing bullish narratives and driving increased buying pressure, which can attract even more participants. The BTC: Retail Investor 30-Day Change indicator reflects this trend. Since turning positive on April 28, the indicator has shown a 3.4% increase in retail buying through May 13, signalling a strong resurgence in small-investor activity. Aleman added that if Bitcoin maintains its upward momentum, the broader crypto market could benefit, as retail investors may begin diversifying into other assets in search of higher returns. He wrote: This could benefit the entire crypto space, as small investors are likely to diversify into other projects, including DeFi, staking, futures, and other instruments. All signs point to this shift in retail behavior being the start of a new wave of mass adoption in the cryptocurrency market. Aleman also emphasized monitoring other on-chain indicators such as active addresses, unspent transaction output (UTXO) count, new addresses, and transfer volume, which often rise in tandem with growing retail activity. A Few Warning Signs For BTC While rising retail interest is encouraging, a few red flags suggest caution. Notably, the Exchange Stablecoins Ratio (USD) recently surged to 5.3 during Bitcoin’s rally to $104,000. This suggests that BTC reserves on exchanges now exceed stablecoin balances – a signal that selling pressure could be building. Related Reading: Bitcoin Flashing Pre-Rally Signals Seen Before Major 2024 Breakouts, Analyst Says According to CryptoQuant contributor EgyHash, a reading above 5.0 is historically significant. A similar spike to 6.1 in January was followed by a sharp price correction, indicating that investors may be rotating from BTC back into cash. Despite some cautionary indicators, Bitcoin continues to exhibit bullish momentum. The Stochastic RSI is showing renewed strength, and other technical signals suggest the rally could continue. At press time, BTC trades at $103,993, up 0.3% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and Tradingview.com
BitGo’s stablecoin-as-a-service has drawn significant interest from U.S. and international banks, Ben Reynolds said.
Ripple and Kraken executives said at Consensus 2025 that stablecoin adoption is at a tipping point to become an integral part of the global payment system.
U.S. prosecutors levied charges against suspected Sinaloa Cartel bosses as onchain analytics startups traced stablecoin transfers in the fentanyl ecomomy.
The stable token is expected to fully launch by July.
The deal aims to strengthen Anchorage Digital’s role in the institutional stablecoin ecosystem, CEO Nathan McCauley said.
Bitcoin has surged past $100,000, driven by a wave of positive news and growing market optimism. As trade tensions ease and institutional interest rises, major tech companies like Meta are jumping into the crypto space. David Sacks, Trump’s crypto advisor, also recently said that a “Trump boom” is coming for the crypto market as concerns …
Stablecoins are no longer just for crypto traders. A new report by global banking giant Citi reveals that stablecoins could reach a market cap of $3.7 trillion by 2030, driven by expanding real-world use cases like payments, remittances, and institutional finance. Here’s a breakdown of the report and what it means for the future of …
StakeStone has teamed up with the Trump family’s crypto project, WLFI, to offer cross-chain liquidity support for the USD1 stablecoin. This collaboration bridges real-world assets (RWA) and native DeFi liquidity, allowing users to move funds seamlessly across different blockchains. The partnership also enables users to earn sustainable yields and access liquidity without locking up their …
A viral post on X by crypto analyst Deso has raised serious questions about the stability of Tether (USDT)—the world’s largest stablecoin. Deso claims Tether may not be fully backed by real US dollars, but instead by borrowed money and risky financial loops, potentially endangering the entire crypto market. Analyst Warns of Ponzi-Like Structure Behind …
The tech giant reportedly also hired a vice president of product with crypto experience to help with the stablecoin efforts.
The supply of Trump's WLFI stablecoin USD1 grew over to $2.1 billion in a few days as an Abu Dhabi firm confirmed an investment into Binance.
Tron (TRX) is retaining its position after a tumultuous weekend in the general crypto space. The token remains close to $0.24, recording a negligible decline of only 0.91% over the last day. Even as there is tame price action, analysts are in close observation looking for indications of a potential breakout, with $0.40 now making an appearance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set To Gain Over $300 Billion From Companies In Next 5 Years, Analysts Say Price Stuck Between Major Levels TRX has been consolidating between $0.21 and $0.2551. The sideways price action has gone on for several weeks, after plummeting from $0.45 all the way to $0.21 at the end of last year. The token appears to be steadying since the fall. At present, the buyers are exhibiting resilience at the $0.24 mark, which coincides with the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). Three of the significant EMAs — the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day — are also in a bullish alignment, which further supports the notion that the token could be positioning for a powerful move upward. The longer TRX remains above these support lines, the greater the odds are that it will break out of this range. Tether minted an additional 1B $USDT on Tron ~4 hours ago! Since April 28 (8 days ago), #Tether has minted 4B $USDT on both #Ethereum and #Tron. Follow @spotonchain for more updates now! https://t.co/SeKwCj1byN pic.twitter.com/xxPA6IosmB — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) May 6, 2025 Momentum Indicators Suggest Increasing Strength From a technical perspective, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is indicating a possible change. The MACD and signal line are moving close to each other in the positive area. This typically indicates increasing momentum. If purchase volume sets in, analysts predict TRX will breach the $0.2551 ceiling and move towards $0.28, which is where the 23.6% level lies on a trend-based Fibonacci retracement. If things continue to build steam from there, TRX will move as high as the 50% Fibonacci level at $0.39 — just below the much-hyped $0.40 level. 1 Billion USDT Minted On Tron Support for the bullish argument is also emerging from within the Tron ecosystem. Tether has created a further $1 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain. Tether has created 4 billion USDT on Ethereum and Tron combined since April 28. TRX price up in the last week. Source: Coingecko New minting of USDT tends to indicate increased market activity. As these tokens are utilized for trading, swapping, and transferring capital, additional USDT on Tron might translate to greater demand for TRX. It’s not certain, but it is a sign to consider. Related Reading: TRUMP Token Bloodbath: Whales Lose Big In $8.58 Million Sell-Off Chain revenue:????$SOL 41.72%$TRX 24.56$ETH 16.4%$BTC 7.4% pic.twitter.com/kvVcvpkJT8 — Ted (@TedPillows) May 5, 2025 Tron Activity Surpasses Ethereum In Revenue According to statistics reported by analyst Ted Pillows, Tron’s portion of the overall network economic value is nearly 25%. Solana alone is also nearing 42%. Yet in a surprising turn, Tron’s revenue chain is now higher than Ethereum‘s at 16% of total network revenue. According to TronScan, the number of total accounts on the network is also growing. As of now, there are more than 304 million accounts. The total value locked (TVL) across Tron’s platforms has crossed the $20 billion mark. Whether TRX reaches $0.40 anytime soon will have something to do with how it acts around the $0.25 resistance level. At the moment, price action, technical indications, and ecosystem activity all appear to be pointing in the same direction. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD just gained a major boost with crypto exchange Gemini officially listing the asset for trading, deposits, and withdrawals. This makes Gemini the 15th exchange to support RLUSD, adding momentum to its growing adoption. The announcement was teased earlier with a cryptic acrostic message that highlighted “RLUSD,” sparking buzz within the XRP community. …
Although the XRP price is hovering above $2, a crypto analyst contends that this level is still low. Comparing XRP’s current price action to its explosive rally in 2017, the analyst argues that the market has not recognized the full scope of the cryptocurrency’s evolving fundamentals. XRP Price At $2.2 Is Still Undervalued Pumpius, a crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter), firmly believes that the XRP price is poised for a stronger rally, arguing that a $2.21 target remains significantly undervalued. The market expert’s analysis starkly compares the current market positioning with its historic rally in 2017. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Shatters XRP Price Bullishness, Predicts Massive Crash To This Support Level Back in 2017, the altcoin skyrocketed from a low price of $0.005 to a staggering all-time high of $3.84, marking its most historic price rally. At its peak, XRP briefly overtook Ethereum’s market cap, securing the position of the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, just behind Bitcoin. During this historic rally, the XRP price soared by an astonishing 64,000%, reflecting a monumental gain despite lacking real-world use cases, institutional backing, or regulatory clarity. According to Pumpius, this surge was purely driven by retail Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), with no stablecoins, IPOs, or financial infrastructure supporting the cryptocurrency’s rapid ascent. Fast-forward to today, and the landscape surrounding XRP has evolved significantly. Ripple Labs, an enterprise blockchain company and the largest holder of XRP, has launched its stablecoin, RLUSD, which indirectly strengthens XRP’s position in the digital currency space. The company has also secured prime brokerages and regulatory clarity from the US, expanding Ripple’s market reach and creating a stable environment for XRP’s growth. With an IPO allegedly in the pipeline, the infrastructure supporting XRP is more robust than ever, far exceeding the conditions seen in 2017. However, despite these developments and milestones, the altcoin’s price has yet to revisit its former all-time high and continues to trade above $2. As a result, Pumpius claims that the cryptocurrency has still not been “activated,” suggesting that it has not fully realized its potential or experienced the level of growth expected of it. Why This Time Could Be Different Unlike in 2017, the potential for XRP is no longer based on hype alone. Pumpius’s analysis estimates that if XRP were to repeat its historical 64,000% rally, starting from $2.21, its price could reach $1,414.40. Related Reading: Is The XRP Price Rally Over At $2.22? New Developments Suggest Major Pump Is Coming While this target is purely speculative, the number underscores the massive upside that could follow if institutional capital and real-world adoption combine with retail momentum. Pumpius’s commentary also includes a conspiracy narrative, alleging that powerful, unknown entities have worked behind the scenes to suppress XRP’s rise. According to this theory, the analyst claims that the US SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple wasn’t just about compliance but a calculated move to delay adoption and shake out retail momentum. The underlying message is that XRP’s disruptive potential posed an early threat, allegedly leading to attempts to delay its growth and prevent widespread accumulation before institutions were ready to enter the market. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Kyrgyzstan is set to launch a new gold-backed stablecoin called the “Gold Dollar” (USDKG) in the third quarter of 2025. Pegged to the U.S. dollar, the stablecoin will be supported by $500 million worth of gold from the country’s Ministry of Finance. The government also plans to increase the gold reserves behind USDKG to $2 …
The stablecoin will be backed by $500 million in gold from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Finance, with plans to expand reserves to $2 billion.
Speaking at the Token2049 conference in Dubai, Tether CEO revealed the company is exploring a U.S.-only stablecoin and a blockchain-based payment system tailored specifically for American users. A Strategic Shift Backed by U.S. Crypto Policy This move aligns with the Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance, which aims to position the United States as a global leader …