Is the G7’s Stablecoins Proposal Actually Positive for Crypto Markets?
Major Banks Explore G7-Backed Stablecoins Ten major banks, including Citi, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Barclays, MUFG, Santander, and Bank of America, are looking into launching stablecoins linked to prominent G7 currencies. This initiative seeks to establish a network of digital tokens that are backed one-to-one by traditional currencies like the US dollar, euro, pound, and yen. […]
Visa to launch Visa Direct for stablecoins
Key Takeaways: Visa is initiating a Stablecoin Prevunding Pilot for account-based transactions using Visa Direct. What’s at stake?: Payment companies are eager to discover a viable use case for stablecoins following the passage of the Genius Act. Looking ahead: The pilot programs are expected to launch on a limited basis in April 2026. Payment companies […]
Stablecoins and Credit Cards: The Upcoming $100B US Payments Showdown
Key takeout Stablecoins are changing the payment landscape by speeding up transactions, lowering costs for cross-border payments, and allowing for programmable rewards, which is way ahead of traditional credit cards. Merchants in the U.S. collectively spend over $100 billion on card fees annually. In contrast, Stablecoins provide quicker and far cheaper payment solutions. With Ripple’s […]
Bank of Canada: Establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins or face consequences
Canada’s Central Bank Advocates for Regulatory Framework on Payment Systems The Bank of Canada is urging the nation to create a robust regulatory framework aimed at modernizing its payment system. This move is seen as essential to keep pace with other countries that are already implementing such measures. “Even if you’re on the right track, […]
Stablecoins Aim for a ‘Network of Networks’ Impact in Global B2B Payments
Payments Stuck in Slow Motion Despite Technological Advances At Global Commerce, it seems payments remain in a bit of a slow lane. For days, working capital can be tied up during transit, with various intermediaries—like correspondent banks and clearing houses—interrupting the flow. However, a new wave of technology is changing the landscape. Stablecoins, which are […]
Ways to generate passive income from yield-bearing stablecoins in 2025
Key Takeaway The emerging yield-bearing stubcoins feature models from decentralized finance and synthetic assets, with backing from the Ministry of Finance. Profits from US and EU prohibited issuer payments are often off-limits for many. Income from rebase and rewards is taxed upon receipt. There are risks involved, such as regulatory changes, market conditions, contract issues, […]
This Week in Stablecoins: Public Trials, Personal Goals, and the Effort to Redefine Currency
Changes in financial infrastructure can often feel gradual at first, then suddenly accelerate. This week, we got a glimpse into the various aspects of Stablecoins, a category of cryptocurrency pegged to traditional currencies like the US dollar. For quite some time, companies such as Round, Pax, and Tether dominated this space, but now even those […]
Ethereum gained $1 billion in stablecoins nearly every day last week.
Ethereum Sees Surge in Stablecoin Supply Ethereum has added around $5 billion in new stablecoins in just the past week, bringing the total stablecoin supply on its network to an unprecedented level. As of now, the stablecoin supply on Ethereum has more than doubled since January 2024, reaching an impressive $165 billion. Reports indicate this […]
Economist Warns About Lack of Proper Oversight for Stablecoins
Nobel Prize-winning economist Jean Tirole has reportedly expressed concerns about the regulation of stablecoins. In an interview with the Financial Times, Tirole stated he is “very worried” about potential issues stemming from depositors, which might raise doubts regarding the actual reserve assets backing these digital tokens. As noted by the Financial Times, interest in stablecoins […]
Visa’s Role in the Era of Stablecoins: Ally, Enemy, or Something In Between?
Visa and the Evolving Payment Landscape Visa Inc. finds itself at a crossroads, where traditional interchange revenues are increasingly tied to card-based transactions. The rise of stablecoins represents both a challenge and a potential opportunity for growth. As the payment landscape shifts rapidly, stablecoins have moved beyond mere experimentation, becoming central as regulators clarify guidelines […]