Stablecoin Issuers
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Tether pushes USDT into private credit as defaults climb
Tether is moving USDT-backed financing into the $3 trillion private credit market through a new fund with Fasanara Capital, entering a sector facing rising defaults and investor redemption pressure
Stablecoins Push Card Networks to Rethink Liquidity and Settlement
Stablecoins are moving from crypto rails to real-world payments, forcing card networks and banks to confront 24/7 liquidity gaps and working capital demands as settlement volumes surge and new infrastructure models emerge
Banks Move to Issue Stablecoins, Redefining Crypto's Financial Role
Major banks are preparing to launch their own dollar-backed stablecoins, aiming to control on-chain payments and settlement. This shift could reshape how dollars move globally and challenge crypto-native issuers' dominance.
21 Global Banks Target 2027 for Launch of Dollar Stablecoin
A consortium of 21 major banks, including Bank of America and Citi, plans to launch a U.S. dollar stablecoin for payments and settlements in 2027, aiming to challenge existing leaders and reshape the stablecoin market.
Ethena Pay Launches Beta in 48 Countries With USDe Savings and AVAX Rewards
Ethena Pay, a self-custodial neobank app built on Avalanche, is now in beta across 48 countries, offering USDe-denominated savings with up to 6% APY and AVAX cashback, but remains unavailable in the U.S. and EU pending regulatory approval
US Exchanges Face New Scrutiny Over Foreign Stablecoin Listings
Proposed Treasury rules under the GENIUS Act would require US crypto platforms to audit foreign stablecoin issuers or risk delisting, shifting compliance responsibility to exchanges and raising new hurdles for non-US stablecoins
Revolut Launches Euro Stablecoin EURR in Denmark, Poland, Portugal
Revolut has introduced its first euro-pegged stablecoin, EURR, to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal, with plans for a broader EEA rollout. The move comes as the company phases out Tether in the region and adapts to new EU crypto rules
Trump-Backed USD1 Stablecoin Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Admin Controls
Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin allows privileged operators to move funds from frozen wallets, raising concerns about undisclosed contract powers and transparency gaps as the project seeks U.S. trust bank approval
Circle Extends Coinbase USDC Deal With New Payout Safeguards
Circle and Coinbase have renewed their USDC partnership for three more years, adding staged remedies that let Circle challenge payout streams if Coinbase misses support thresholds, but any changes would take over a year to affect payments
Circle Guide Points Users to Coinbase After Noble USDC Cutoff
Circle's Noble USDC guide continued to direct users to Coinbase for Noble network deposits after Coinbase's cutoff date, raising risks that funds sent after the deadline may not be recoverable
US Treasury Seeks Public Input on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
The Treasury Department has opened a 60-day comment period on proposed rules for the GENIUS Act, aiming to clarify stablecoin issuance and compliance requirements before the law takes effect in January 2027
OCC Grants Conditional Charter to Trump-Linked USD1 Stablecoin Bank
World Liberty Financial has received conditional approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank for issuing and managing the USD1 stablecoin, shifting control from BitGo and introducing new regulatory and capital requirements
Tether's First Big Four Audit Raises New Questions for Stablecoin Rules
Tether secured its first full audit from a Big Four firm, but new U.S. regulations and reserve requirements could reshape what counts as transparency for stablecoin issuers going forward
Crypto Firms Target National Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shifts
Digital asset companies are pursuing national bank charters to streamline U.S. operations, reduce state licensing complexity, and access federal oversight-but the move brings new capital, compliance, and activity restrictions under OCC supervision
Tether Passes First Full Audit as KPMG Confirms USDT Reserves
Tether has completed its first full independent audit, with KPMG U.S. confirming that the stablecoin issuer's reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.8 billion at the end of 2025, addressing years of scrutiny over USDT's backing
Circle Expands USDC Strategy as Stablecoin Use Cases Multiply
Circle is shifting from stablecoin issuance to building digital dollar infrastructure, as USDC circulation rises and demand grows for blockchain-based payments, settlements, and real-world asset tokenization
Japan Logistics Firm to Pay 2,300 Contractors in JPYC
AZ-COM Maruwa plans yen-stablecoin payouts for roughly 2,300 partners and may invest $6.16 million in JPYC Inc., seeking faster settlement as Japan's trucking labor shortage tightens contractor supply
Tether Gold Token Gains Shariah Certification for Islamic Finance
Tether's XAUt token, backed by physical gold, has received Shariah certification, opening the door for Islamic banks and investors to access digital gold products that meet Islamic finance standards
Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patents to Bolster USDC Banking Links
Circle has purchased nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents, aiming to strengthen USDC's integration with banks and payment networks as stablecoins expand into mainstream financial infrastructure
Circle Expands Stablecoin Payment Partnerships in South Korea
Circle is deepening its push into South Korea's digital payments sector, signing new agreements with Kakao Group and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin infrastructure and expand USD Coin's reach in the region