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U.S. lawmakers face dispute over stablecoin yields and banks

A dispute over whether stablecoin users should be allowed to earn yield has become a central obstacle for U.S. lawmakers working on a Senate crypto market structure bill. The disagreement has hardened positions between major banks and digital asset firms,…

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Malaysia’s central bank tests stablecoins for wholesale pay

Malaysia’s central bank is preparing to test new digital money tools that could reshape how payments work in the country and beyond. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to explore local currency stablecoins and tokenized deposits through three projects scheduled to run under…

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Hong kong moves ahead with first stablecoin license plan

Hong Kong is preparing to grant its first stablecoin licenses as early as next month, signaling another step in the city’s digital asset policy rollout. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-Po outlined the plans on Wednesday at CoinDesk’s Consensus Hong Kong…

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How will Tether manage 150 new hires and $1bn+ investments?

Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, is intensifying its global expansion as it channels growing profits into new hires, technology initiatives, and a broad set of strategic investments, according to a recent Financial Times report. The push comes amid…

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Is Brazil algorithmic stablecoin ban worth 90% market impact?

Brazil is advancing new rules that would sharply restrict algorithmic stablecoins and reshape how the country regulates cryptocurrencies tied to fiat money. A congressional committee has backed legislation that sets strict backing, transparency, and criminal liability standards for issuers, while…

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Is China banning all yuan stablecoins and offshore tokens?

China moved on Friday to reinforce its long-standing opposition to private digital currencies, unveiling new measures aimed at tightening control over virtual assets and yuan-linked stablecoins. The latest announcement, published on the central bank’s website, reiterates that cryptocurrency-related business remains…

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Iran’s central bank $507m Tether USDT role under sanctions

Iran’s central bank has become a focal point in a growing debate over cryptocurrencies, sanctions, and financial oversight, after new analysis suggested it has used large volumes of Tether’s USDT stablecoin to move value outside the traditional banking system. The…

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Stablecoin Market Cap Near Peak as Crypto Market Weakens

The stablecoin market cap has reached a new high even as broader crypto prices remain under pressure. Data from DeFiLlama shows stablecoin supply peaked at $311.332 billion on January 18 and has since eased to $309.066 billion. The move comes…

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PwC 2026 report on global crypto regulation and stablecoins

Crypto regulation is set to sharpen in 2026 as more jurisdictions move proposals into enforceable rules, according to PwC’s Global Crypto Regulation Report. The accounting firm said countries that set clearer expectations for market participants are likely to take the…

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Tether Gold Reserves Rival Activity Of Major Central Banks

Discussion around tether gold reserves has intensified after the stablecoin issuer reported another large increase in its bullion holdings in late 2025. Tether has been steadily converting profits linked to its stablecoin business into physical gold, building a position that…