Tag: stablecoin
PayPal expands stablecoin and AI payment strategy while crypto stays outside core operations
In brief:
PayPal expanded its stablecoin and artificial intelligence payment strategy while reporting higher revenue despite missing quarterly ea [...]
How Stablecoin Pegs Work: The Mechanisms Behind Price Stability
Key Takeaways:
Stablecoin pegs rely on reserves, collateral, and arbitrage to keep their value close to a reference asset, usually the U.S. dolla [...]
Visa Expands Stablecoin Strategy With New Platform for Banks and Fintechs
Key Takeaway:
Visa is building a platform helping banks and fintechs integrate stablecoins into existing payment systems through OUSD support.
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5 Things to Check Before Trusting a Wallet With Your Stablecoins
A wallet that handles Bitcoin well can still lose your USDT. The failure modes are different, and most wallet advice ignores that: it talks about seed [...]
US, UK Push Joint Stablecoin Framework as Digital Asset Cooperation Expands
What to know:
The United States and the United Kingdom unveiled a joint framework prioritizing stablecoin regulation, tokenized assets, and cross [...]
EU Targets Foreign Stablecoin Issuers as MiCA Review Gains Momentum
The European Union is reviewing MiCA to strengthen oversight of foreign stablecoin issuers and address growing cross-border digital asset activity [...]
Thailand Moves Closer to Thai Baht Stablecoin as Central Bank Nears Regulatory Framework
Bank of Thailand targets stablecoin regulations by late 2026 following public consultations.
Proposed stablecoin maintains full Baht reserves w [...]
Nigeria Leads SFx Money App’s $11M Stablecoin Payment Growth Across Africa
What to know:
Nigeria accounted for 60% of SFx Money App's payment volume across Africa.
Stablecoins powered remittances, bills, and business [...]
Kenyan Lawmakers Challenge Stablecoin Reserve Rules Ahead of New Crypto Framework
Kenyan lawmakers questioned whether local reserve requirements protect users effectively.
Parliament raised concerns over unclear stablecoin re [...]
Japan’s Top Banks Target Stablecoin Launch for Commercial Use by 2027
What to know:
MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC target stablecoin transactions launch by 2027.
Japan's banking consortium advances from pilot testing tow [...]