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Fed proposal would tie stablecoin issuance to direct capital charges
The Federal Reserve wants stablecoin issuers to pay a direct capital charge for every coin they put into circulation. This move could change how regulated issuers handle growth and risk in the stablecoin market.
SEC Commissioner calls for digital IDs to cut KYC data risks
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce wants U.S. regulators to use reusable digital credentials for customer checks, warning that new stablecoin rules could make financial firms hold even more sensitive data.
Payy halts all crypto card payments after bridge exploit drains funds
Payy has frozen all stablecoin payments and card transactions after an exploit drained its Ethereum bridge contract. Users are locked out of their balances as the company investigates the breach.
Mastercard and SoFi Bank roll out stablecoin settlement for card payments
SoFi Bank and Mastercard have switched on SoFiUSD settlement for debit and credit cards, aiming for more than $25 billion in yearly volume. But the real amount settled in stablecoin is still unknown, so the true impact is up in the air.
Europe pushes to cut bank risk in stablecoin reserves
Central banks in Europe want to scrap rules that force stablecoin issuers to keep big deposits in commercial banks. They aim to shift reserves to short-term assets, a move that could change how stablecoins handle risk across the EU.
EU central banks want to scrap stablecoin deposit quotas
Europe's central banks are pushing the EU to drop MiCA's mandatory bank deposit floor for stablecoins. They want liquidity-based reserve tests instead, aiming to cut contagion risk between token issuers and banks. The change could reshape how stablecoin reserves are managed.
Stablecoin gas payments shake up blockchain fee rules
Arc Mainnet now lets users pay blockchain fees in USDC instead of volatile native tokens. This change could make payments, treasury work, and DeFi smoother for companies and AI agents using stablecoins.
Crypto whales change tactics as Bitcoin buying slows
Big crypto holders have stopped loading up on Bitcoin like they did in August 2026. On-chain data now shows whales moving money around, spreading out assets, and jumping between altcoins and stablecoins. This makes it harder for traders to read the market.
Falcon Finance rolls out dual-dollar stablecoin system for institutions and DeFi
Falcon Finance has launched fUSD, a regulated digital dollar issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and audited by Deloitte, to work alongside its on-chain synthetic dollar USDf. Each token is built for a different set of users and compliance needs inside the same ecosystem.
Falcon Card brings yield-earning crypto payments to over ninety countries
Falcon Card from Falcon Finance lets people spend USDf stablecoins as U.S. dollars at merchants in more than ninety countries. There's no subscription fee, and users keep earning staking yield until they spend.
Circle Puts USDC on Chelsea Shirts to Push Stablecoin Recognition
Circle will become Chelsea's main shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season, putting USDC branding in front of millions of football fans as the company seeks to make its stablecoin a household name and expand its circulation.
Brazil to Ban Stablecoin Bulk Settlement for Cross-Border Payments
Starting October 1, Brazil's central bank will block the use of stablecoins for settling aggregated cross-border payments, requiring providers to use standard FX channels and likely raising costs for crypto-related transactions.
Hyperliquid launches native lending as HYPE token tops $90
Hyperliquid has rolled out manual borrowing, allowing users to use HYPE or Bitcoin as collateral for USDC or USDT loans. The launch comes as HYPE reaches a record high above $90 and stablecoin liquidity on the network continues to grow.
Tolly and Pump fun Take Opposite Paths to Token Liquidity
Tolly and Pump fun use very different approaches to launching new tokens: Tolly locks the full supply with USDC from the start, while Pump fun uses a bonding curve on Solana. These choices affect liquidity, fees, and the risks for both creators and traders.
Fed Rate Hikes Reshape Crypto Liquidity and Stablecoin Demand
Federal Reserve rate hikes now ripple through crypto markets by tightening dollar liquidity, raising funding costs, and shifting risk appetite. Stablecoins and DeFi protocols face new pressures as macro cycles increasingly dictate digital asset flows.
Deutsche Bank seeks MiCA license for institutional crypto custody
Deutsche Bank plans to launch regulated custody services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins in Europe by late 2026, aiming to serve asset managers, hedge funds, and corporate clients.
BIS Study: Bitcoin Transfer Values Vary Widely Depending on Calculation Method
A new BIS analysis finds that Bitcoin on-chain transfer values can differ by up to six times depending on calculation method, raising questions about the reliability of widely cited blockchain metrics and their use in market analysis
Kraken to Liquidate Seven Crypto Assets for UAE Users After Withdrawals End
Kraken will freeze withdrawals for seven crypto assets held by UAE customers on September 14. Any remaining balances will be forcibly liquidated in an unspecified currency between September 15 and 25, 2026, leaving users with no control over the outcome.
Solana RWA Brings Real Assets to On-Chain Finance
Solana RWA is changing how U.S. Treasuries, funds, stocks, and private credit move on chain by building compliance and liquidity tools directly into the protocol. This shift is forcing both users and institutions to reconsider what tokenization actually offers.
XRP Faces Liquidity Test as Stablecoin Supply on XRPL Surges
XRP's price rebound and a $1.1 billion stablecoin supply on the XRP Ledger are putting the network's liquidity and value-capture claims under scrutiny as decentralized exchange activity accelerates.
Aave Borrow Rate Hike Squeezes Ethena USDe Yield Loops
Aave faces mounting pressure as LlamaRisk pushes to raise USDe borrowing rates across five major markets, threatening the profitability of leveraged sUSDe yield strategies and exposing users to negative returns.
Qivalis Euro Stablecoin Alliance Puts European Banks on Blockchain
Qivalis brings 37 European banks together to launch a fully reserved euro stablecoin for on-chain payments and settlements, aiming to challenge dollar dominance and reshape digital finance infrastructure across the EU
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
Bitcoin Holders Face New Risks When Borrowing Without Selling
Bitcoin owners can now access loans without selling their BTC by using custodial tokens on other blockchains. But this approach exposes users to new risks, including reliance on custodians, redemption restrictions, and potential liquidation if prices fall
Tether's AI Wallet Ambition Puts Spending Limits on Developers
Tether's push to let AI agents spend stablecoins through local wallets shifts the burden of enforcing spending limits onto developers, raising new questions about security, user control, and the practical risks of automation
Moonwell Bad Debt Plan Cuts Interest but USDC Withdrawals Still Frozen
Moonwell's new proposal could sharply reduce interest on bad debt, but users with USDC deposits remain unable to withdraw funds as the protocol weighs further risk and recovery steps
NetNet Launches Reserve Token With Hard USDG Floor on Robinhood Chain
NetNet introduces a reserve-backed token on Robinhood Chain, enforcing a strict 1 USDG risk-free value per NET and separating real-world asset activity from on-chain reserves. Immutable formulas and permissionless operations define every key mechanism.
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
Fed Stablecoin Plan Risks Double Counting Dollars in Money Supply
A Federal Reserve staff note warns that regulated stablecoins could inflate official US money supply figures unless new accounting methods address reserve overlap and cross-border activity
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.
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