The Russian ruble-pegged stablecoin, A7A5, surpasses $100 billion in transactions in less than a year, highlighting Russia’s growing adoption of blockchain-based financial solutions.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire clarifies USDC’s role as a neutral layer, not a competitor to Visa or Mastercard, fostering collaboration and innovation in the financial sector.
Analysis of the Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin that processed $100B before sanctions, highlighting its role as a USDT bridge and implications for stablecoin regulation.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejects claims that stablecoin yields could trigger bank runs, comparing them to money market funds and highlighting broader financial shifts.
Circle, a stablecoin issuer, has awarded a grant to the UN to modernize its payment systems, streamlining humanitarian aid payments and showcasing blockchain’s potential for global good.
Iran’s Central Bank secretly purchases over $500 million worth of Tether’s USDT stablecoin to stabilize the rial, amidst a deepening currency crisis.
Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing regime is set to launch in Q1 2026, potentially transforming the city into a crypto hub. This article analyzes the implications for investors and the broader digital asset market.
Iran’s Central Bank acquires $507 million in Tether’s USDT stablecoin to support the rial and settle international transactions, marking a significant foray into digital currencies.
Political infighting over stablecoin yields is threatening to derail much-needed crypto market structure reform in the US, exposing divisions between banks, crypto firms, and policymakers.
Venezuela’s US sanctions have led to widespread stablecoin adoption, offering a real-world proof of concept for digital dollars and highlighting both the benefits and risks of this technology.