Tag: Stablecoin

Does GENIUS Make Stablecoin Issuers Stealth Buyers of US Debt?

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The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law on July 18, is billed as the statute that finally drags dollar‑pegged tokens out of the regulatory gray zone into a supervised, payments‑first framework. Supporters say it offers legal clarity, consumer protections and a path for programmable money. Critics say it raises a deeper question: If issuers are tightly steered into holding cash and short‑term Treasurys, does that make them structural buyers of US debt? That’s the case laid out by author and ideologist Shanaka Anslem…

Sony to Bring USD-pegged Stablecoin in Early 2026 for In-Game Settlements

Key Notes Sony’s goal behind launching a USD stablecoin is to enable low-cost digital payments and reduce reliance on credit cards. The bank has applied for a US banking license and partnered with Bastion to meet regulatory requirements. However, US banking groups have raised regulatory and consumer-protection concerns. Japanese tech giant Sony is preparing to launch its own USD-pegged stablecoin in the market, used for payments across its gaming and anime ecosystem. The launch will reportedly happen in early 2026. Sony Bank to Come Up with Its USD-Pegged Stablecoin Japan’s…

Ether Eyeing $3.2K As Stablecoin Yields Remain Low: Santiment

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Ether’s price may rise nearly 7% in the near term, as subdued stablecoin yields suggest the crypto market has yet to reach overheated conditions, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment. “Currently, yields are low, around 4%. This indicates the market has not reached a major top and could still push higher,” Santiment said in a report on Saturday, forecasting that Ether (ETH) could revisit its $3,200 resistance level soon. This represents an approximate 6.7% increase from its price of $2,991 at the time of publication according to CoinMarketCap.  Ether is…

Stablecoin Supply Boost Comes Despite Crypto Market Drawdown

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Bitcoin (BTC) has retained a key bull signal despite the crypto market drawdown, new research says. Key points: Stablecoin supply trends stay positive for crypto market growth, new research shows. The ERC-20 stablecoin supply alone is at $185 billion. Binance users are storing stablecoin “dry powder” for market entries. Research: Stablecoins matter more than M2 supply Data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant confirms that the supply of stablecoins continues to circle all-time highs in November. Crypto internal liquidity points the way to fresh growth despite recent short-term setbacks, CryptoQuant shows.…

Visa Partners With Aquanow to Expand Stablecoin Settlements Across CEMEA Region

Key Notes Visa’s stablecoin settlement network now reaches CEMEA through Aquanow partnership, processing $2.5B monthly. The collaboration enables 24/7 instant settlements using USDC, eliminating traditional banking delays for cross-border transactions. Stablecoin market surpasses $305B in 2025 as major payment networks adopt blockchain rails for institutional flows. Visa Inc. announced a partnership with crypto fintech company Aquanow on November 27 to extend stablecoin settlement options across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMA). According to the announcement, the deal links Visa’s payment network to Aquanow’s digital asset infrastructure,…

Binance Stablecoin Reserve Hits ATH, Is This Good Sign?

Key Notes CryptoQuant reported that Binance’s stablecoin reserve has topped $51.1 billion. To complete this, BTC and ETH inflows into Binance came in at $15 billion. Generally, there is a surge in the rate of stablecoin adoption. Blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant has reported a significant surge in Bitcoin BTC $87 234 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $1.74 T Vol. 24h: $59.31 B stablecoin reserve on exchanges. Precisely, it hit a record of $51.1 billion, marking the highest level in all of history. Binance Outperforms Other Exchanges in Stablecoin Reserve According…

Klarna Launches Stablecoin on Stripe’s Tempo Blockchain

Payments company Klarna has launched a stablecoin, becoming the first digital bank to issue a token on Tempo, the new layer-1 blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm. According to Tuesday’s announcement, the new stablecoin is pegged to the US dollar and is currently live on Tempo’s testnet, with an upcoming mainnet launch set for 2026. Called KlarnaUSD, the stablecoin was built by Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure provider also owned by Stripe. The move expands Klarna’s long-standing payments partnership with Stripe across its 26 global markets. “Crypto is finally at a…

Klarna Launches Stablecoin on Tempo Blockchain

Key Notes KlarnaUSD is the latest stablecoin launched by Klarna. It is leveraging Tempo, a blockchain started by Stripe and Paradigm, for the sole purpose of enhancing payments. This comes at the time when McKinsey estimated that stablecoin transactions have surpassed $27 trillion a year. Popular fintech giant Klarna has launched its United States dollar-pegged stablecoin, dubbed KlarnaUSD. According to the announcement on X, the new digital asset is a first-of-its-kind for the company. It has now gone live on Tempo blockchain, making it the first digital bank to make…

BREAKING CRYPTO CZAR GIVES MARKET HOPE WITH CRYPTO CRASHES

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io BREAKING CRYPTO CZAR GIVES MARKET HOPE WITH CRYPTO CRASHES Despite the recent dip, the White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks is giving us some hope with a bullish statement! We also have huge news for Chainlink, HBAR, and Ripple! 00:00 HI 00:02 Crypto market update 04:48 XRP and HBAR updates 08:34 4 big Chainlink partnerships 12:14 Balancer exploit Support The O Show with Ref Links: ✨ Learn more about the network at ➡️ ✨Explore project support opportunities at ➡️ ✨SIGN…

Bitcoin Drops as Yen Falls, Canada Approves Stablecoin Rule: Global Express

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On Friday, the Japanese government approved a $135-billion (21.3 trillion Japanese yen) stimulus package, mainly aimed at price relief and subsidizing gas and household electricity bills. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her cabinet believe the plan will dampen inflation by 0.7 percentage points on average from February to April. But markets, including crypto markets, are concerned. The yen has significantly weakened against the US dollar, hitting 10-month lows; Japanese government 10-year bond yields reached 1.84% on Thursday, the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. Major government spending like this…