Europe’s stablecoin market seems to be now controlled by Circle, and not everyone is comfortable with that. The issuer of $USDC is …
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Finance
Iran war oil-price shock revives inflation trade and a new stablecoin play
by shayaanby shayaanAs the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz send oil prices higher, inflation is once again at …
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Regulation
Banks, corporates in Europe ‘actively selecting partners’ for stablecoin push
by shayaanby shayaanBanks and corporates across Europe are moving beyond exploration and are now actively selecting infrastructure partners to support stablecoin adoption, according to …
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Finance
Stablecoin Market Cap Hits All-Time High of $318.6B, Eyes $320 Billion Milestone
by shayaanby shayaanThe stablecoin sector added to its upward trajectory this week, with inflows reaching $1.367 billion since April 4. At present, the fiat-pegged …
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Finance
Animoca‑backed Anchorpoint to launch regulated HKD stablecoin HKDAP in Hong Kong
by shayaanby shayaanAnimoca‑backed Anchorpoint is preparing to launch HKDAP, a regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, as part of Hong Kong’s push to make bank‑grade …
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The global financial system continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Stablecoins now sit at the center of this transformation. These digital …
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Regulation
Bank of France calls for tougher MiCA limits on stablecoin payments
by shayaanby shayaanFrench officials are pushing for tighter oversight of crypto from two directions, as a Bank of France official called for stricter limits …
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Finance
HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses
by shayaanby shayaanHong Kong granted its first two stablecoin issuer licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, a Standard Chartered-led consortium that includes Animoca Brands …
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The debate around stablecoin yield has been underway for months, and with no resolution in sight for the near to medium term …
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Finance
Bithumb Signs Crucial MOU with Circle for Stablecoin Expansion in South Korea
by shayaanby shayaanSEOUL, South Korea – April 13, 2025 – In a significant development for Asia’s cryptocurrency landscape, South Korean digital asset exchange Bithumb …