Coinbase’s Layer 2 shifts focus to tokenizing every major asset class and scaling stablecoin payments. Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain Base published its 2026 mission, vision, and strategy on Tuesday, narrowing its focus to …
Stablecoins
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said that “stablecoins are the most popular virtual asset used in illicit transactions,” including Iran and North Korea, and therefore calling for stricter oversight of stablecoin issuers in …
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South Korea Central Bank Warns Stablecoins Could Complicate FX Controls
by adminby adminSouth Korea’s central bank chief warned that Korean won-denominated stablecoins could complicate capital flow management, adding a note of caution to an ongoing debate among lawmakers over whether and how domestic stablecoins should be …
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Illicit Crypto Hits All-Time High $154B; Stablecoins Lead at 84%
by adminby adminCryptocurrency crime reached an all-time high in 2025, with illicit addresses receiving at least $154 billion—a 162% surge from the previous year, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The dramatic …
Stablecoins are digital assets designed to minimize the price volatility associated with cryptocurrencies. By pegging their values to stable assets like fiat currencies, stablecoins aim to redefine global finance. In this article, we’ll dive …
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The Year in Stablecoins 2025: Record Growth as GENIUS Act Opens the Floodgates
by adminby adminIn brief Stablecoin market capitalization surged 49% in 2025, reaching $306 billion by December, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption. The GENIUS Act signed in July established the first federal regulatory framework for …
In brief China’s central bank and regulators have issued a notice that bans unapproved issuance of renminbi-pegged stablecoins, including those offshore. Most real-world asset tokenization is now classified as illegal outside approved infrastructure. The …
PwC deepens crypto push as U.S. rules shift and stablecoins go mainstream: Report
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the big four accounting firms, is moving to deepen its engagement with crypto clients, citing a shift in U.S. regulation that is making the sector easier to serve at scale, …
From Tether to the Trump-Backed USD1: The 7 Fastest-Moving Stablecoins of 2025
In brief The stablecoin supply jumped $100 billion to a total of $314 billion in 2025. Tether leads in transaction activity, followed by Ripple’s RLUSD and Circle’s USDC. The Trump-backed USD1 reached the top …