Circle moves past $2B in tokenized Treasury market share now

The expanding market for tokenized U.S. Treasuries has seen a shift in leadership, with circle now overseeing the largest pool of on-chain Treasury exposure. Data from RWA.xyz show that its USYC token has grown rapidly in recent months, altering the…

Why is the UK central bank changing stablecoin rules now?

The UK central bank is reworking its approach to stablecoins, moving toward a more permissive framework while still pressing industry participants for clearer input on how to manage risks. The Bank of England (BOE) has spent the past year consulting…

How will banks react to the FDIC chief stance on stablecoins?

The fdic chief has clarified that users of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins will not receive federal deposit insurance protection under the new U.S. law governing these tokens. Speaking as markets and banking regulators move to implement the Guiding and Establishing National…

Aon tests stablecoin payments for global insurance costs

Aon has completed a trial using stablecoins to settle insurance premium payments, signaling an early shift in how large corporate transactions might be processed. The London-headquartered insurance broker, which advises on $5 trillion in assets, tested blockchain-based payments in a…

Barclays tokenized deposits review for stablecoin services

Barclays is examining a deeper move into blockchain technology, including potential offerings of tokenized deposits and stablecoins, according to a report released Friday by Bloomberg. The U.K.-listed banking group has begun collecting information from technology vendors as it evaluates how…

OCC Outlines New US Payment Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has moved to translate the GENIUS Act into detailed regulatory standards for payment stablecoins, setting out how these digital assets will be issued, backed, and supervised under federal authority. In a notice…

Circle quarterly results beat forecasts as USDC usage grows

Shares of Circle Internet Financial have risen sharply in premarket trading after the company released quarterly figures showing substantial growth in revenue, profitability, and usage of its USDC stablecoin. The latest report highlights rapid expansion in core metrics such as reserves-related…

Meta prepares stablecoin payment pilot with Stripe this year

Meta is preparing a renewed push into digital payments, planning to support stablecoin-based transactions later this year through a third-party partner, according to three people familiar with the initiative. The U.S. technology company led by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg aims…

How new SEC guidance on 2% haircuts impacts stablecoins?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ([SEC]) has issued new guidance that could significantly alter how broker-dealers treat certain stablecoins on their balance sheets. By allowing a standardized “2% haircut” on proprietary positions in eligible stablecoins, the agency is reshaping the regulatory…

Stablecoin adoption trends in the biggest African economies

Nigeria and South Africa, the biggest African economies, are emerging as major centres of demand for stablecoins, according to new survey data. A report based on responses from thousands of current and prospective crypto users indicates that these two countries are…