Tag: Stablecoin

How YouTube’s Stablecoin Payouts Change How Creators Get Paid

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Key takeaways YouTube isn’t changing how creators earn — only how they get paid. The stablecoin payout runs through PayPal’s existing payout infrastructure, with PayPal converting dollars into PYUSD. The feature positions PYUSD as a digital dollar for settlement and fund transfers. Creators may gain faster access and alternative treasury options, but they must also consider fees and the complexity of tax reporting. In mid-December 2025, YouTube added a new option to its monetization toolkit: Eligible US creators can now choose to receive payouts in PayPal’s US dollar stablecoin, PayPal…

Exodus And MoonPay Launch New Stablecoin For Everyday Use

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Digital asset platform Exodus has partnered with MoonPay to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin for everyday payments. The Exodus Movement, which is also behind a popular crypto wallet, announced on Tuesday that its fully reserved dollar stablecoin is planned for launch in early 2026. The stablecoin will be issued and managed by MoonPay, a leading crypto payments platform and fiat on-ramp. The stablecoin will be developed using M0, a stablecoin infrastructure platform that allows companies to build, issue and manage their own custom stablecoins. The new stablecoin, which has not…

Tether Invests in Bitcoin Lightning and Stablecoin Startup Speed1

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Stablecoin giant Tether has led an $8 million investment round in Bitcoin startup Speed to support its mission in enabling more enterprise stablecoin payments on the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network. “Speed’s architecture demonstrates how Lightning and stablecoins can operate together to move money at high scale with low fees, strong compliance, and global reach,” Tether said in a statement on Tuesday. “Speed’s execution and adoption signal that Bitcoin-rooted networks are ready for mainstream commerce,” Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino added. Source: Tether The Bitcoin ecosystem-focused Ego Death Capital also contributed to…

RedotPay Raises $107M to Drive Stablecoin Adoption, Expand Card Services

Key Notes The funding round was led by Goodwater Capital with backing from major crypto investors including Pantera and Circle Ventures. RedotPay achieved unicorn status at $1 billion valuation during its April 2025 funding round after raising $40 million in 2023. Stablecoin market capitalization has surged to $310 billion in 2025, surpassing Coca-Cola’s market cap with 50.95% growth year-to-date. RedotPay recently announced the successful closing of $107 million Series B fundraise led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital, Circle Ventures, and previous investors. The Hong Kong-based…

Tether Heads $8M Funding for Speed to Boost Lightning Stablecoin Payments

Key Notes Tether and ego death capital invested $8M in Speed1, which serves 1.2 million users with Lightning and stablecoin payment rails. Speed processes over $1.5 billion in annual volume, offering instant BTC and USDT settlement for merchants and consumers globally. The investment extends Tether’s strategy to embed USDT in Bitcoin infrastructure alongside recent deals with Zengo, Fizen, and Ledn. Tether has led an $8 million strategic investment in Speed1, Inc., aiming to scale Lightning-native, stablecoin-powered payments for global commerce. The move deepens Tether’s push into Bitcoin BTC $87 389…

Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement in US

Key Notes Visa now permits payment settlement with Circle’s USDC stablecoin in the US. As a result, issuers may enjoy faster funds movement over public blockchains. The Visa move comes barely 24 hours after the firm launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice. Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16.…

SBI Holdings Taps Startale to Launch Yen-Backed Stablecoin

Key Notes By Q2 2026, SBI Holdings plans to launch a yen-backed stablecoin to compete with USD-backed tokens. The firm will leverage Startale’s blockchain stack, utilizing its established position as a primary financial institution in Japan. SBI Holdings is making this move as stablecoin adoption continues to grow in various markets. In a strategic move, Startale Group and SBI Holdings have appended signatures on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a fully regulated, yen-denominated stablecoin. According to both companies, the digital currency is targeted towards global settlement and institutional…

Stablecoin Market Cap Nears $310B at Record Highs Despite Crypto Crash

Key Notes Stablecoin market cap surged 50.95% year-to-date to $309.83 billion, with Tether commanding 60% market dominance. Crypto derivatives saw $650 million liquidated in 24 hours, predominantly from long positions betting on price increases. Capital flows into stablecoins suggest investors await better entry points rather than exiting the crypto market entirely. Stablecoin total market capitalization now approaches the $310 billion mark, reaching another all-time high despite poor market conditions as cryptocurrency prices crash and hundreds of millions of dollars are liquidated from leveraged positions in a long squeeze. Coinspeaker retrieved…

Visa Launches Stablecoin Advisory Practice for Banks and Fintechs

Key Notes The Visa Stablecoin Advisory Practice is designed to provide guidance on stablecoin technology, operations, and use cases such as cross-border payments. It will serve dozens of clients, including Navy Federal Credit Union, VyStar Credit Union, and Pathward. It expects demand for the service to grow significantly, with plans to scale the advisory practice to hundreds of clients. Payments giant Visa is doubling down on its efforts on stablecoins by launching a new Stablecoins Advisory Practice. As part of this service, Visa will help fintech, banks and other businesses…

Binance’s USD1 Stablecoin Push Deepens Relationship With Trump’s Crypto Platform

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…