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Circle Reports Strong 4th Quarter 2025 Results Driven by Stablecoin Growth

Circle Reports Strong 4th Quarter 2025 Results Driven by Stablecoin Growth

Shares of Circle climbed 21% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the release of its fourth quarter 2025 financial results. The stablecoin issuer reported that USDC circulation surpassed $75 billion by the end of the year. This level reflects a 72% increase from the end of 2024. The advancement highlights

Zuckerberg's Meta Explores Stablecoin Payments Across its Social Platforms

Zuckerberg's Meta Explores Stablecoin Payments Across its Social Platforms

Meta appears to be preparing a fresh push into digital payments, with new reporting suggesting the company is evaluating stablecoins for its major platforms. Sources cited by CoinDesk say Meta has been in contact with outside firms that could support stablecoin based transactions, signaling a renewed interest in the crypto

Trump "Board of Peace" Proposes Stablecoin Cryptocurrency for War-torn Gaza

Trump "Board of Peace" Proposes Stablecoin Cryptocurrency for War-torn Gaza

Officials working with Donald Trump’s Board of Peace have started early talks about launching a stablecoin tailored for Gaza. The proposal comes as part of plans to rebuild the enclave’s economy after years of conflict severely damaged its financial systems. A stablecoin, which maintains a pegged one-to-one value

Howard Lutnick, Jeffrey Epstein, and the Forces Behind Tether’s USDT Dominance

Jeffrey Epstein

Howard Lutnick, Jeffrey Epstein, and the Forces Behind Tether’s USDT Dominance

In the swirling nexus of finance, politics, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency, few figures cast as long a shadow as much as Howard Lutnick. As Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick has positioned himself at the heart of the stablecoin space, particularly through his firm's stewardship of Tether (USDT)

Coinbase Begins Testing for New USDF Stablecoin for Trading

Coinbase Begins Testing for New USDF Stablecoin for Trading

Coinbase has started backend testing for a new stablecoin called USDF on its exchange platform. The company announced the development through its Coinbase Markets account on social media, specifying that the token is currently in an operational testing phase only. Trading, deposits, and withdrawals remain unavailable at this stage, with

Tether Launches USAT Stablecoin for Regulated American Market

Tether Launches USAT Stablecoin for Regulated American Market

Tether is taking a significant step toward expanding its presence in the United States with the official debut of its USAT stablecoin. The company announced the launch on Tuesday, positioning USAT as a dollar-backed digital asset built specifically for the country’s federal regulatory structure. The move marks a notable

Former Olympian Ryan Wedding Extradited to US in Tether (USDT) Cocaine Scheme

Former Olympian Ryan Wedding Extradited to US in Tether (USDT) Cocaine Scheme

Ryan James Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on January 23, 2026, to face federal charges related to running a massive cocaine trafficking network. Authorities allege that Wedding, once a competitor on the world stage, built a multibillion-dollar operation that moved tens

Senator Elizabeth Warren Pushes OCC to Delay World Liberty Financial Bank Charter Review

World Liberty Financial

Senator Elizabeth Warren Pushes OCC to Delay World Liberty Financial Bank Charter Review

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to pause its review of a national trust bank charter application submitted by a subsidiary of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform co-founded by President Donald Trump and his sons. In a letter dated January 13,

US Lawmakers Prepare New Crypto Rules as Senate Revives Clarity Act

US Lawmakers Prepare New Crypto Rules as Senate Revives Clarity Act

Lawmakers in Washington are set to renew efforts this week on a comprehensive market structure bill that could shape the future of crypto assets in the United States. The legislation, which stalled last year, aims to establish clear regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Senate committees are scheduled to

Trump's World Liberty Financial Seeks Federal Charter to Expand USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial

Trump's World Liberty Financial Seeks Federal Charter to Expand USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial has taken a major step toward deeper integration with traditional finance by filing an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The company, through its subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC, submitted a de novo application to establish World Liberty Trust Company National Association as a

Coinbase Executive Warns Over Stablecoin Yield Restrictions as China Advances Digital Yuan

Coinbase Executive Warns Over Stablecoin Yield Restrictions as China Advances Digital Yuan

Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, has highlighted potential risks in U.S. stablecoin regulation amid evolving global competition. In a detailed post, he responded to China's announcement that commercial banks will soon pay interest on digital yuan holdings. Shirzad argued that limiting rewards on U.S.

Venezuela Embraces USDT Stablecoin as Trump Oil Tanker Seizures Add New Challenges

Venezuela Embraces USDT Stablecoin as Trump Oil Tanker Seizures Add New Challenges

Venezuela has increasingly turned to stablecoins, particularly Tether (USDT), to facilitate its oil exports as U.S. sanctions continue to restrict traditional financial channels. Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros recently highlighted this shift on the Tertulia y Dinero podcast, noting that nearly 80% of the country's crude oil sales are

Chinese Huaxia Bank Issues $637 Million in Blockchain Bonds via Digital Yuan

Chinese Huaxia Bank Issues $637 Million in Blockchain Bonds via Digital Yuan

Huaxia Bank, one of China’s major state-owned banks, has completed one of the country’s first commercial bond issuances fully recorded on a blockchain network and settled entirely in digital yuan. The 4.5 billion yuan offering, equivalent to approximately $637 million, was conducted through the bank’s commercial

United Kingdom Passes Law Recognizing Bitcoin, NFTs, and Stablecoins as Property

United Kingdom Passes Law Recognizing Bitcoin, NFTs, and Stablecoins as Property

The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step toward integrating digital assets into its legal framework with the passage of the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025. This law, which received Royal Assent on December 2, 2025, from King Charles III, formally classifies cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens

Do Kwon Requests 5 Year Prison Sentence in TerraUSD Fraud Case

Do Kwon Requests 5 Year Prison Sentence in TerraUSD Fraud Case

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has requested a prison term of no more than five years from a Manhattan federal court for his involvement in the fraud that triggered the 2022 collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin. This development comes ahead of his sentencing hearing scheduled for December 11 before U.

Circle Partners with Fugees Star Wyclef Jean to Advance USDC Stablecoin Adoption

Circle Partners with Fugees Star Wyclef Jean to Advance USDC Stablecoin Adoption

Circle, the issuer of the leading USDC stablecoin, has named Grammy Award-winning artist and humanitarian Wyclef Jean as its Global Culture Advisor. This move signals a fresh approach to connecting stablecoins with cultural narratives around the world. The collaboration seeks to illustrate how digital dollars like USDC are opening doors

Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for Global Payments

Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for Global Payments

Western Union has revealed plans to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed to streamline international money transactions for its vast customer base. Known as the U.S. Dollar Payment Token or USDPT, this digital asset will operate on the Solana blockchain and Western Union will be working with Anchorage

Zelle Launches Global Payment Service Using Stablecoins

Zelle Launches Global Payment Service Using Stablecoins

Zelle payment network has unveiled plans to extend its services beyond U.S. borders using stablecoins. This move aims to address growing demand for seamless cross-border money transfers among Zelle’s vast user base. The initiative builds on Zelle’s established role in domestic payments, where it already handles over

Stablecoin Market Surpasses $290 Billion Milestone with Strong Growth

Stablecoin Market Surpasses $290 Billion Milestone with Strong Growth

The stablecoin market has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $290 billion in total market cap for the first time. This surge, driven by an influx of over $4 billion in fresh capital over the past week, shows the growing prominence of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Leading tokens like Tether

Google Launches AI Payments Protocol with Stablecoin Support in Partnership with Coinbase

Google Launches AI Payments Protocol with Stablecoin Support in Partnership with Coinbase

Google has introduced a new payments protocol designed to streamline financial transactions for artificial intelligence applications, marking a significant step in integrating traditional and emerging financial systems. Announced on Tuesday, the open-source protocol facilitates seamless money transfers for AI agents, supporting conventional payment methods like credit and debit cards while

MetaMask Enters Stablecoin Market with mUSD Launch

MetaMask Enters Stablecoin Market with mUSD Launch

MetaMask has officially launched its USD-pegged stablecoin mUSD, stepping into a competitive market dominated by established players. The move represents a significant expansion for the popular crypto wallet, which is owned by Consensys and boasts millions of users worldwide. This development aims to integrate stablecoin functionality directly into the wallet

Tether Announces USAT Stablecoin Launch to Strengthen US Market Position

Tether Announces USAT Stablecoin Launch to Strengthen US Market Position

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has revealed plans for a new U.S.-focused stablecoin named USAT. Company CEO Paolo Ardoino shared the details during a press conference in New York on Friday. This initiative marks a significant step for the El Salvador-based firm as

Google Cloud Introduces Its Own Blockchain for Payments Called Universal Ledger (GCUL)

Google Cloud Introduces Its Own Blockchain for Payments Called Universal Ledger (GCUL)

Google Cloud has introduced it's own blockchain called Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a platform tailored specifically for financial institutions. Announced today by Rich Widmann, Google Cloud’s Head of Web3 Strategy, GCUL aims to provide a robust, compliance-focused blockchain infrastructure to streamline payment automation and digital asset

Stablecoin Market Poised for $1.2 Trillion Cap by 2028, Coinbase Report Predicts

Stablecoin Market Poised for $1.2 Trillion Cap by 2028, Coinbase Report Predicts

A recent report from Coinbase, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, projects that the stablecoin market could reach a staggering $1.2 trillion total market value by the end of 2028. This forecast, derived from thousands of Monte Carlo-style simulations using autoregressive modeling, highlights the growing influence of stablecoins in the