Analysts pointed to Coinbase's expanding product lines, token launches, and new consumer apps as examples of "transformative" shifts.
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said stablecoins can no longer be viewed as marginal, citing their trillion-dollar trading volumes and growing systemic risks.
Sony Bank's upcoming stablecoin is designed to be mainly used by U.S. customers of Sony's games and anime content.
A new reporting system, DeCripto, will be introduced in July 2025 to track crypto transactions.
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Animoca is planning to go public on the Nasdaq next year through a reverse-merger with Singapore-based Currenc Group.
Tuesday's pre-deposit event faced outages, changes in deposit cap, and a misconfigured multisig transaction.
Bolivia has moved to bring stablecoins into its formal banking system, a shift that could change how people save and pay for things in the country. Banks will be allowed to offer accounts, custody and payment services tied to stablecoins such as USDT, government statements and local reports disclosed. The move follows a sharp rise in crypto use as people seek ways to hold dollar-pegged value amid currency pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces More Downside After Recent Crash, Data Shows Banks To Offer USDT Accounts Reports have disclosed that Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza announced the change, and at least one lender, Banco Bisa, has already begun offering custody and transfer services for USDT. Based on reports, crypto transactions in Bolivia jumped dramatically last year, with some counts showing growth of more than 500% and figures putting crypto activity at $294 million in the first half of 2025. Those numbers have pushed regulators and banks to respond more directly. ???? BREAKING: ???????? Bolivia to integrate Bitcoin and crypto into its financial system, starting with stablecoins pic.twitter.com/Qb0Tj7pern — Bitcoin Archive (@BitcoinArchive) November 26, 2025 Everyday Payments And Savings People and businesses are reportedly testing USDT for real payments. Some shops and service providers have shown prices in USDT, and certain sectors — such as car dealers and firms handling imports — are said to be accepting stablecoin payments for some transactions. According to market observers, the change is partly a response to shortages of physical US dollars and to rising costs that make the local currency less stable for saving. Banks will be able to create savings products denominated in stablecoins, and may offer loans or payment options tied to them. Cross-Border Transfers And Remittances Based on reports, one obvious use will be cross-border transfers. Stablecoins can offer a dollar-pegged option when access to actual US dollars is limited. That could help businesses that buy fuel or other imports and families that receive money from abroad. Still, practical hurdles remain: many people are unbanked or lack easy internet access, and broad adoption will take infrastructure, training and clear consumer protections. Regulatory Limits And Risks According to analysts, the government’s plan does not make stablecoins legal tender in place of the boliviano. Rather, it lets regulated banks provide crypto-linked services under the financial system. That means accepting USDT will likely stay voluntary for merchants. There are also risks to watch: stablecoin liquidity, custody safety, and how well banks manage anti-money-laundering rules. Consumer education and stronger oversight will be needed to protect ordinary users. What Comes Next Several months of rollout and pilot programs are expected, and observers will be watching transaction volumes and how many banks and businesses sign on. If the system grows, Bolivia could become an example for neighboring countries facing similar currency stress. But the deeper economic problems that pushed people to crypto — inflation and limited dollar access — will still need government solutions beyond new payment rails. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Reenters ETH Market, Fires Off A $44-M Long Based on current reports, the change is a clear policy shift toward regulated crypto use in everyday finance. It is small steps now, but they may matter a lot to people trying to keep their savings stable and move money across borders. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has spent the past year accumulating Bitcoin and gold at a pace that puts it on par with several sovereign treasuries. For context, the firm purchased more gold than every central bank combined over the last quarter alone, pushing its total holdings to 116 tons of physical bullion. […]
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Crypto industry figures welcomed pro-entrepreneur measures but warned that wider tax and regulatory pressures could hurt UK competitiveness.
The designation means licensed firms can use the dollar-pegged token for regulated activities, placing it into a small group of tokens permitted by the ADGM’s ring-fenced financial system.
S&P flagged gaps in Tether’s disclosures and reserve governance, saying key details on custodians and asset composition remain unclear.
The stablecoin infrastructure hopeful is trading nearly 90% below its early peak, with thin usage, supply pressure and sparse communication fueling uncertainty about whether the sell-off has truly run its course.
The sharp TVL contraction appears largely driven by the unwinding of leveraged looping strategies that proliferated across DeFi protocols.
The bank's push into stablecoins puts it among many other traditional financial institutions, like Bank of America and Citi.
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USDT0 launched in January using LayerZero's Omnichain Fungible Token standard, enabling it to extend to 15 blockchains.
MegaETH plans to offer withdrawals to users unsettled by the rollout, stating that all contracts remain secure despite the operational missteps.
Fordefi offers an institutional-grade multi-party computation wallet solution that safeguards over $120 billion in monthly transaction volume.
Klarna has unveiled KlarnaUSD, a USD-pegged token issued on Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo blockchain, amid surging global stablecoin adoption.
The wallet service will allow users to exchange different fiat currencies into regional currency 'Dongbaek-jeon' in the form of a stablecoin.
The EU’s central bank says stablecoins draw value from eurozone banks and could pose a risk to global financial stability.
Not all agree with some recent sentiment that stablecoins pose a threat to global financial stability.
USDm will be minted through Ethena’s USDtb system, giving the new stablecoin a reserve structure similar to one used by existing institutional-grade offerings.
The drop in crypto-related stocks coincided with a broader crypto market pullback, with bitcoin currently trading at $91,795.
The feature connects USDT balances to PIX and Mercado Pago, enabling users to pay with QR codes and converting to local currency instantly.
Framework Ventures is leading a $37 million funding round into the Obex incubator and will administer the project.
The Canadian government narrowly won favor in Parliament for its budget push that includes a new policy governing stablecoins.
Revolut is embedding Polygon in its app to enable "zero-fee" remittances, POL staking, and in-app crypto card payments.
Stablecoins originated as crypto plumbing, tokens pegged to fiat currencies that enable traders to move in and out of volatile assets without relying on traditional banking systems. That narrow use case now sits on a market capitalization of more than $303 billion, up roughly 75% year-over-year, with Tether commanding about 56% of the market and […]
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