Tag: Stablecoin

Stablecoin Card Adoption Will Take Off in 2026 Says Dragonfly

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An industry leader said stablecoin-powered cards are shaping up to be one of the biggest crypto themes of 2026, which seek to provide the benefits of blockchain while keeping the payment experience familiar for consumers. “This is one of the big themes of 2026: crypto becomes enmeshed more deeply into how payments flow through the global economy,“ Haseeb Qureshi, a managing partner at crypto-focused venture capital firm Dragonfly, posted to X Friday. “Stablecoin cards are growing like crazy, everywhere in the world,” the VC added after stablecoin startup Rain raised…

Visa-Linked Stablecoin Firm Rain Valued Above $1.9B

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Rain, a US stablecoin infrastructure provider and a principal member of the Visa payment network, has secured major funding to expand its global presence. The platform raised $250 million in a Series C funding round led by the global investment firm Iconiq, according to an announcement on Friday. The round values Rain at $1.95 billion, bringing the company’s total funding to $338 million, following a $58 million Series B round in August 2025 and another $24.5 million raise in March last year. The latest funding featured several existing investors, including…

Colombia orders exchanges to report Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoin users

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Colombia’s DIAN now forces crypto platforms to collect and report user and transaction data on Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins and other assets under Resolution 000240. Summary DIAN’s Resolution 000240, issued Dec. 24, 2025, mandates exchanges, intermediaries and platforms to report detailed user and crypto transaction data from the 2026 tax year.​ Data must include identity details, tax IDs, volumes, units transferred, market values and net balances, aligning Colombia with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework.​ Non-compliant operators face fines of up to 1% of undeclared transaction value, while Colombia ranks as the…

Stablecoin Payment Flows Could Hit $56.6T by 2030

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Stablecoin payment flows could tap $56.6 trillion by 2030, according to Bloomberg Intelligence, a rise that would make stablecoins one of the most important payment tools in global finance. Stablecoin payment flows was $2.9 trillion in 2025, according to Bloomberg. Hitting $55.6 trillion would require a staggering 81% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years. This could be driven by increasing institutional adoption and rising reliance on stablecoins in countries where people are seeking protection from inflation and economic instability. Stablecoin payment flows between 2024 and 2025…

Brale Expands Stablecoin Services to Algorand (ALGO) Blockchain

Terrill Dicki Jan 08, 2026 23:18 Brale, a U.S.-regulated stablecoin platform, has extended its stablecoin issuance services to the Algorand (ALGO) blockchain, enhancing options for asset tokenization, DeFi, and more. Brale, a U.S.-regulated platform known for its stablecoin issuance and orchestration services, has recently extended its offerings to the Algorand (ALGO) blockchain. This strategic expansion was announced by the Algorand Foundation, marking a significant development in the blockchain’s ecosystem. Brale’s Expansion to Algorand Brale’s decision to integrate with Algorand aims to leverage…

Binance Debuts Gold, Silver Perps, USDT TradFi Settlement Stablecoin

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Binance has launched new perpetual futures contracts tied to gold and silver, expanding the crypto exchange’s derivatives offering beyond digital assets as demand grows for exposure to traditional safe-haven markets. Binance said Thursday it has introduced gold and silver perpetual futures that allow investors to trade the metals around the clock without an expiration date. The contracts are settled in Tether’s USDt (USDT) stablecoin, giving traders onchain access to price movements in precious metals rather than direct ownership of the underlying assets. The new products, listed as XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT,…

Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Surges as RWA Market Grows

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The market capitalization of stablecoins on the Solana layer-1 blockchain surged by $900 million over a 24-hour period on Tuesday.  Stablecoins, blockchain tokens backed by fiat currency or debt assets, surged to a market cap of $15.3 billion on the Solana network, according to DeFiLlama.  The dramatic surge came as decentralized finance platform Jupiter launched its JupUSD stablecoin, developed in partnership with synthetic stablecoin issuer Ethena. The Solana stablecoin market cap surges. Source: DeFiLlama Solana’s stablecoin ecosystem is dominated by Circle’s USDC (USDC), a dollar-pegged token, which accounts for over…

Tony Volpon Launches Yield-Sharing BRD Stablecoin

Key Notes BRD joins Crown’s BRLV as a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by Brazilian government bonds. Volpon served as Brazil Central Bank Deputy Governor from 2015-2016 before founding CF Inovação in 2023. Brazil’s new stablecoin regulations take effect February 2, 2026, classifying such transactions as foreign-exchange operations. Former Brazil Central Bank official Tony Volpon announced BRD, a stablecoin pegged to Brazil’s currency that shares interest earned from its government bond reserves with holders. The product enters a market where Brazil’s benchmark Selic interest rate stands at 15%, the highest level since…

RAKBank Gets Approval to Launch UAE Stablecoin

Key Notes RAKBank receives in-principle approval to issue a UAE dirham-backed stablecoin. The token will be fully backed by segregated dirham reserves and audited smart contracts. Adoption and blockchain infrastructure details remain unclear as the market awaits launch. RAKBank stablecoin plans are advancing after the bank received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This approval allows work to continue on a regulated dirham-backed payment token as the country expands its supervised digital payment system. RAKBbank Stablecoin Approval and What It Covers RAKBank stablecoin approval means…

Barclays Acquires Stake in Stablecoin Company Ubyx

Key Notes Barclays has taken a stake in US-based stablecoin company Ubyx. This is Barclays’ first direct investment in stablecoin infrastructure. The bank will not issue a retail stablecoin. . Barclays has acquired a stake in US-based stablecoin settlement firm Ubyx. This is the British multinational bank’s first direct investment in a company focused on stablecoin infrastructure. The bank confirmed the move to Reuters on January 7. Barclays added that the Ubyx stake fits its strategy to explore new forms of digital money while operating within regulatory limits. The size…