Stablecoins

04 Mar 25 @ 15:54

The US banking sector is on the verge of a major shift as Bank of America (BofA) CEO Brian Moynihan revealed that the institution is poised to enter the stablecoin... read more

25 Feb 25 @ 16:58

The adoption of stablecoins within retail transactions remains in its nascent stages, despite mounting interest from private-sector entities. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, speaking at A Very Stable Conference in... read more

17 Feb 25 @ 16:46

Standard Chartered has announced a collaboration with Animoca Brands and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. The trio aim to secure a license from the... read more

30 Jan 25 @ 12:22

21X – which recently received the first ever license to operate an EU-regulated venue for the trading and settlement of tokenized securities – and ABN AMRO have completed a joint... read more

16 Jan 25 @ 12:05

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum often dominate the spotlight, but it’s stablecoins that are quietly reshaping the payments landscape. Once a niche tool for traders, stablecoins have evolved into credible... read more

17 Dec 24 @ 14:45

Ripple has announced the public rollout of its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, scheduled for Tuesday, December 17. Initially available on both the XRP Ledger (XRP) and Ethereum networks, RLUSD aims... read more

26 Oct 24 @ 13:18

In a landmark move underscoring the growing influence of stablecoins in global finance, Stripe has announced the $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a start-up specialising in stablecoin infrastructure. The acquisition,... read more

16 Oct 24 @ 16:23

Ripple has officially launched RLUSD, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar – a bold entry into the increasingly competitive stablecoin market. The play seeks to challenge dominant players like... read more

08 Oct 24 @ 15:45

PayPal has taken a significant step in demonstrating the practicality of digital currencies for business transactions by completing its first business-to-business (B2B) payment using its proprietary stablecoin, PYUSD. I have... read more

23 Sep 24 @ 15:55

Swift is moving towards a future where digital currencies and are seamlessly integrated into its extensive global network. As interest in tokenized assets and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) continues... read more

20 Sep 24 @ 13:21

The concept of digital currencies has gained traction over the past decade, and while no single initiative has yet transformed the global financial system, discussions around the digital pound in... read more

10 Sep 24 @ 11:01

Japan’s three largest banks, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, are taking bold steps toward revolutionising cross-border payments with the launch of Project Pax.... read more