Tag: Stablecoin

Sei Partners With Xiaomi For Pre-Installed Mobile Stablecoin Payment App

Key Notes The wallet will enable peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers and merchant payments through Mi Pay across 20,000 retail locations. Deployment begins in Hong Kong and the EU during Q2 2026, covering Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa initially. Industry experts call this the largest hardware distribution deal in cryptocurrency history, surpassing previous Samsung and Aptos initiatives. Sei announced a partnership with Xiaomi on December 10 that will put a pre-installed crypto wallet and discovery app on every new Xiaomi smartphone sold outside mainland China and the United States. The…

e& UAE To Test Regulated AE Coin Stablecoin in Payments Pilot

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United Arab Emirates’ telecom giant e& is reportedly preparing to test whether regulated stablecoins can support mainstream consumer payments, having signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank to explore the use of a dirham-pegged stablecoin across its digital channels.   According to a Gulf News report, executives framed the collaboration as part of the UAE’s push toward regulated digital finance. Hatem Dowidar, e& Group CEO, said the stablecoin enables “instant settlement, complete transparency, and frictionless access.” Al Maryah Community Bank CEO Mohammed Wassim Khayata described the initiative…

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▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Wednesday, when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the U.S. Federal Reserve has its December meeting, at which Chair Jerome Powell is widely expected to deliver an interest rate cut of 0.25%. ~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~ BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ 00:00 Intro 00:10 Sponsor: BTCC 00:30 Crypto market cap update 01:10 Trump announcement soon? 02:10 Kevin Hassett hints at stimmy checks incoming 03:30 Hasset 80% 04:10 Bloomberg: Is Hassett the right guy as Fed Chair? 05:30 BOJ hike…

Circle Gains Major Regulatory Foothold in UAE With ADGM License to Scale Stablecoin Adoption

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Circle’s slow but steady expansion into the Middle East has taken a decisive step forward, as the USDC issuer secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Related Reading The move positions the company at the center of the UAE’s growing digital-asset ecosystem, strengthening its ability to scale stablecoin adoption across the region. For a market actively developing clearer regulatory frameworks and attracting global crypto players, Circle’s entry underscores the central role stablecoins have come to play in payment infrastructure and cross-border finance. ETH’s price…

Stripe, Paradigm Open Tempo Blockchain to Public as Stablecoin Demand Accelerates

Key Notes Tempo blockchain separates transaction lanes to prevent congestion and offers stable fees at one-tenth of a cent per transaction. Major financial institutions including UBS, Deutsche Bank, and Cross River Bank are testing the payments-focused network’s capabilities. The platform accepts dollar-denominated stablecoins like USDT and USDC for transaction costs and targets microtransaction use cases. Stripe and Paradigm opened Tempo’s public testnet on Tuesday, expanding the operational capacity of the payments-focused blockchain unveiled in September. A Bloomberg report on Tuesday detailed how the rollout invites any company to begin building…

Malaysian Crown Prince Debuts Stablecoin “RMJDT”

Key Notes Malaysia’s Johor Crown Prince launches ringgit-backed stablecoin RMJDT. Token aims to become the country’s standard for crypto-based payments. The initiative aligns with Malaysia’s growing push toward regulated crypto innovation. Malaysia’s crown prince of Johor has reportedly introduced a new ringgit-backed stablecoin to modernize payments across the country. The initiative is one of the most high-profile crypto moves in Southeast Asia this year, amid rising interest in regulated blockchain-based financial tools. The regent of Johor and eldest son of Malaysia’s current king, Ismail Ibrahim-owned Bullish Aim Sdn. revealed the…

Tether’s Stablecoin USDT Gains Multi-Chain Regulatory Recognition in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM

Key Notes ADGM approves USDT as Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token on nine additional blockchain networks for regulated use. The recognition follows October 2024 initial approval and months of compliance collaboration with FSRA. Tether strengthens Middle East strategy with plans for AED-pegged stablecoin and UAE real estate partnerships. Tether announced that its USDT stablecoin has been officially recognized as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token (AFRT) by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) for use on multiple blockchains, including Aptos, Celo, Cosmos, Kaia, Near, Polkadot, Tezos, TON, and TRON. The approval allows ADGM-authorized entities…

Stable Blockchain: A Dedicated Platform for Institutional-Scale Stablecoin Operations

Zach Anderson Dec 08, 2025 15:40 Stable is a blockchain specifically designed to support stablecoin operations, using USDT as its native token, offering high performance and regulatory compliance for financial institutions. Stable is a blockchain platform uniquely designed to enhance stablecoin operations at an institutional level, focusing on consistent performance, regulatory compliance, and integration into existing financial systems, according to blog.bitfinex.com. Unlike generic blockchains that regard stablecoins as just one of many assets, Stable is tailored specifically for USDT, the native token…

EU Consolidates Crypto Regs, IMF Stablecoin Risk: Global Express

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European tech regulators have fined social media platform X 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaking EU rules pertaining to online content. The fine follows a two-year investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which reportedly found that X was not doing enough to tackle illegal and harmful material. Regulators also said that the blue check marks on Elon Musk’s platform were deceiving. They did not follow industry decisions and negatively impacted users’ ability to make informed decisions about the authenticity of an account. The fine is part of a…

Ex-Binance.US CEO Launches Stablecoin Platform Ahead of L1 Network

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1Money, a company co-founded by the former CEO of Binance.US, has launched a stablecoin orchestration platform ahead of its plans to build a layer-1 blockchain for payments. In a Thursday announcement, 1Money said the platform by the same name will have “zero platform fees,” opting instead for usage-based fees for transactions involving stablecoins and fiat. According to the company, the initiative will continue on 1Money’s layer-1 network for stablecoin payments, offering no gas fees. “For too long, legacy stablecoin service providers have held the ecosystem back with outrageously high monthly…