Circle and Coinbase drop as regulators seek to prohibit interest on stablecoins
Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Shares Drop Amid Regulatory Concerns Shares of Circle, the company behind the stablecoin known as USDC, took a significant hit on Tuesday. This was primarily due to worries stemming from a draft of the US stablecoin bill that discusses potential limits on yields. During early trading, Circle’s stock experienced a sharp decline […]
Iran Demonstrates the Risks of America’s Adoption of Stablecoins
Emerging Challenges in the U.S. Stablecoin Landscape Last year, the U.S. took a big step into the world of stablecoins with the GENIUS Act, an initiative tied to promises made during Trump’s campaign. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, some conflicts have started to surface. From the viewpoint of the Trump administration, stablecoins could bolster the nation’s […]
Stablecoins have taken over from Bitcoin for illegal activities on the dark web, driven by a $154 billion issue.
Shift in the Illicit Crypto Economy The era of secretive hackers stashing away Bitcoin in hidden wallets seems to be fading. By 2025, the focus of the underground crypto economy has markedly shifted away from the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, gravitating toward a more stable framework based on the dollar. Data from Chaina […]
Stablecoins Could Facilitate Financial ‘Restart’ and Reduce Interest Rates
Stablecoins and Their Potential Impact on the U.S. Economy In a recent address, Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Milan expressed his view that stablecoins have the potential to initiate a financial “reboot” in the United States, which could, in turn, help reduce interest rates. Speaking at the 2025 BCVC Summit at the Harvard Club in New […]
Stablecoins May Present Stability Risks, ECB Warns
Simply put The European Central Bank has issued another caution about stablecoins. Large corporations and banks are showing interest in creating their own tokens. This year, US President Donald Trump signed a law to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins. At first, there was some confusion about what stablecoins actually are. They were described as […]
Brazil Aims to Address Illegal Use of Bitcoin and Stablecoins with New Proposals
Simply put Brazil’s central bank announced that transactions involving virtual assets tied to fiat currencies will be classified as foreign exchange activities. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has proposed a bill to Congress that would empower authorities to confiscate virtual assets and other properties. This year, the governor of Brazil’s Central Bank, Gabriel Garipolo, […]
Miran: The use of stablecoins might lead to lower interest rates
Federal Reserve Insights on Stablecoins and Interest Rates U.S. Federal Reserve President Stephen Milan mentioned on Friday that if stablecoins gain widespread acceptance, central banks might need to maintain lower short-term interest rates than previously expected. Milan highlighted that even modest projections of stablecoin growth could lead to a rise in the availability of loanable […]
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Stays Steady as Traders Hold Stablecoins Before Fed Decision
Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the market: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, your daily update on noteworthy news in the markets during U.S. hours, as well as a review of market movements and insights. For a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. market, check out CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin was trading at […]
Stablecoins Enter Remittances as Zepz Teams Up with Western Union and MoneyGram in Wallet Competition
Zepz Introduces Stablecoin Wallet Amid Growing Competition in Money Transfers With the rise of stablecoin transfers, leading money transfer companies are stepping up to embrace newer trends in cross-border payments. Zepz, the parent company of WorldRemit and Sendwave, has recently launched its own cryptocurrency wallet focused on stablecoin services for its customers. It seems that […]
Visa Claims Stablecoins Are Driving a New Lending Market
Stablecoins and On-Chain Lending Trends Stablecoins are increasingly viewed as the backbone of what some are calling the “new financing space,” with lending activities on the rise. According to recent insights from Visa, these digital currencies are making a significant impact. In the last five years, loans denominated in stablecoins have reached a staggering $670 […]