Stripe, a global payments platform, has introduced stablecoin-based accounts to clients in over 100 countries. According to a May 7 announcement, the new feature will allow the platform’s clients “to send, receive, and hold US-dollar stablecoin account balances, similar to how a traditional fiat bank account works.” The product’s technical page shows that the new account feature will support Circle’s USDC (USDC) and Bridge’s USDB (USDB) stablecoins. Stripe acquired the Bridge platform in October 2024. The product will be available to clients in more than 100 countries, including Argentina, Chilé,…
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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Gold-Pegged Stablecoin PAXG to Listing Roadmap
Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, has announced the possibility of listing a gold-pegged stablecoin. In a new post on the social media platform X, Coinbase says it’s added PAX Gold (PAXG) to its listing roadmap. A placement on Coinbase’s roadmap doesn’t guarantee a future listing, but it announces the potential for it to be listed in order to promote transparency and prevent possible insider trading. PAX Gold is an Ethereum (ETH)-based token backed by physical gold and issued by blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos. Says the project, “PAXG…
Trump-backed USD1 is now the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide
USD1, the US dollar stablecoin launched by the US President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has become the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide in just two months since its launch. WLFI’s snapshot vote for a USD1 airdrop proposal is underway, and USD1’s market capitalization has continued to climb. Launched in early March with a $3.5 million supply, USD1 has expanded into a market cap of $2.2 billion at the time of writing, leaving rival stablecoins First Digital USD (FDUSD), PayPal USD (PYUSD) and Tether Gold (XAUT) behind, according to data from…
Solana bull flag, rising stablecoin market cap hint at SOL price rally to $220
Key takeaways: Solana’s stablecoin supply rose by 156% in 2025, to hit a new record at $12 billion. Solana’s TVL grew by 25% to $7.65 billion, with 27.7% decentralized exchange volume share, leading Ethereum and BNB Chain. SOL price formed a bull flag, with a price target at $220. Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL) failed to maintain its bullish momentum after reaching $156 on April 25, but an assortment of data points suggests that the altcoin’s upside is not over. SOL stablecoin market cap hits $13 billion Solana’s stablecoin supply…
Coinbase CEO Urges U.S. Lawmakers to Pass Stablecoin Bill
Key Notes Coinbase CEO asks lawmakers to pass the GENIUS Act. The GENIUS Act is meant to regulate stablecoins. Armstrong has requested that lawmakers build on FIT21’s momentum. The CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has called on the Senate to accept the GENIUS Act. Using his X account, Brian Armstrong disclosed that he supported the “Senate starting debate on the GENIUS Act”. Congress has a real opportunity this week to advance stablecoin and market structure legislation. We strongly support the Senate starting debate on the GENIUS Act — and…
Ethena’s USDe Stablecoin Launches on Hyperliquid Exchange and HyperEVM
Ethena’s USDe stablecoin is now live on Hyperliquid’s decentralized exchange and HyperEVM blockchain, enabling daily rewards for users and cross-chain DeFi integrations. Hyperliquid Users Earn Rewards via USDe Balances on Hypercore and HyperEVM The USDe stablecoin, developed by Ethena Labs, has launched on Hyperliquid’s exchange and HyperEVM network, marking its expansion within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. […] Source
Pro-crypto Democrats pull support for stablecoin bill in last minute
A group of US Senate Democrats known for supporting the crypto industry have said they would oppose a Republican-led stablecoin bill if it moves forward in its current form. The move threatens to stall legislation that could establish the first US regulatory framework for stablecoins, according to a May 3 report from Politico. Per the report, nine Senate Democrats said in a joint statement that the bill “still has numerous issues that must be addressed.” They warned they would not support a procedural vote to advance the legislation unless changes…
Trust, Not Size, Key to Stablecoin Success, Says Concordium CEO
Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki warns that excessive dollar dependence could lead to systemic instability, stressing the need for multi-currency diversification. He envisions stablecoins playing a key role in payment finance (PayFi), offering instant settlements, lower fees, and programmability. Stablecoin Concentration Around a Single Currency Presents Risks The stablecoin market has been overwhelmingly dominated by USD-pegged […] Source CryptoX Portal
$1.82T Stablecoin Boom Set to Speedrun Banking History, Says A16z
Andreessen Horowitz’s A16z crypto reports stablecoin volumes soaring to $1.82 trillion, igniting a payments revolution and accelerating adoption of instant, low-cost global finance infrastructure. $1.82 Trillion Stablecoin Explosion Sets off Payment Revolution in Global Finance Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, A16z crypto, highlighted a sharp rise in stablecoin activity in an April 25 editorial, reporting that […] Source CryptoX Portal
Record Stablecoin Liquidity Fuels Bitcoin’s Exit From Bearish Territory
Bitcoin has exited its bearish phase as improving liquidity conditions and record stablecoin reserves signal renewed market strength, according to a recent report by blockchain analytics firm Cryptoquant. Stablecoin Surge Signals Bitcoin Recovery, Cryptoquant Reports The total market capitalization of stablecoins reached a record high, a threshold historically linked to upward momentum for bitcoin ( […] Original