Venezuela now relies on USDT for most of its oil revenue, helping sustain production and transactions despite ongoing sanctions.
Venezuela now relies on USDT for most of its oil revenue, helping sustain production and transactions despite ongoing sanctions.
Memecoin trading on Solana is under new legal scrutiny after investors accused several crypto firms of operating an unfair trading system. A federal lawsuit alleges private messages show coordination between blockchain engineers and a popular memecoin platform, putting retail traders at a disadvantage. A judge has allowed the case to proceed with expanded claims.
Stablecoins continue to gain a stronger foothold across global crypto markets. This growth now appears not only in supply figures but also in transaction activity across blockchains. In Europe, momentum is building around euro-linked tokens, while USDC continues to expand across multiple networks. Recent data points to a shift toward transaction-driven expansion rather than passive issuance.
The banknote arrives by container? The archipelago will draw its crypto. Meanwhile, Stellar slips tokens into the State's pockets. The IMF is counting the hours.
The Christmas season often raises the same question each year: what gift will have lasting value? For people involved in crypto, interests extend far beyond standard tech gadgets. Crypto users form a global community focused on digital ownership, financial independence, and long-term participation in blockchain networks. And as such, selecting a crypto-related gift shows awareness of these priorities. This article presents practical, beginner-friendly crypto gift ideas suited to different interests while remaining useful long after the holidays.
Recent Bitcoin pullbacks are driven by stablecoin shorts and market dynamics rather than mass selling, with long-term holders remaining largely inactive.
Visa has introduced a stablecoins advisory practice to help businesses and financial institutions adopt and implement stablecoin solutions amid growing market demand.
The stablecoin market hits a historic milestone. For the first time, these fiat-backed cryptos surpass $310 billion in capitalization. A performance that cements their role as an essential pillar in the crypto ecosystem.
Tether, the stablecoin giant, made a staggering $1 billion offer to acquire Juventus. But Exor, the historic shareholder, said no without hesitation. Why this rejection? What consequences for football and crypto? A battle where money isn't everything.
When the EU regulates, it sometimes tailors the rules... MiCA stalls, ESMA heats up, states hesitate: in the crypto jungle, Brussels dreams of cutting local freedoms short.
Juventus, a legend of Italian football, could soon change hands for 1.1 billion euros. Behind this crazy offer? Tether, the cryptocurrency giant. A revolution is brewing between sports passion and crypto ambition. Who will emerge victorious from this historic duel between tradition and innovation?
The world's largest crypto exchange platform strengthens its ties with the Trump family. Binance has massively integrated USD1, the stablecoin from World Liberty Financial, into its infrastructure. A rapprochement that comes just weeks after the presidential pardon granted to its founder.
YouTube has just disrupted the economy of its users: payments in PYUSD, PayPal's stablecoin, arrive for American creators. No more banking delays, welcome speed and flexibility. A crypto revolution that could well extend to all.
The UK is moving quickly to strengthen its position in digital finance as part of its 2026 growth plan. Pound-pegged stablecoins are now the central play in a regulatory push to keep the country competitive as Europe develops new rules. Clear timelines, new testing routes, and pressure from nearby markets are pushing the region toward a more structured stablecoin system.
Tempo, the new Stripe-backed layer-1 blockchain, has launched its public testnet, offering stablecoin-native features, instant settlement and new tools for developers.
Circle, the issuer of the famous USDC, takes a decisive step by developing USDCx, a stablecoin designed to offer banking privacy to companies and institutions. Developed in partnership with Aleo, this project answers a growing demand: how to benefit from blockchain without exposing transactions to the public?
The crypto market is booming: Polygon activates an update that could transform the entire ecosystem. All the details in this article!
Ethereum’s network shows record stablecoin activity, $6T in Q4 settlements, low fees, and steady prices above $3,000.
Western Union strikes hard: "stable cards" and a stablecoin to protect money transfers against soaring inflation. With Solana as an ally, the transfer giant bets on crypto to revolutionize remittances in emerging countries. A strategy that could change everything for millions of families.
Pakistan has confirmed its intention to launch its first ever stablecoin. This initiative speaks volumes about the country's ambition. Indeed, Pakistan wants to catch up digitally, secure its financial flows and establish itself in an increasingly tokenised global economy. Behind this decision lies a much broader strategy involving central bank digital currency, Bitcoin mining and the widespread deployment of AI.
"He who does not move does not feel his chains." Rosa Luxembourg’s phrase resonates strangely in the digital age. Digital currency today reveals invisible chains that many still do not perceive. Cash quietly disappears, replaced by a recorded, analyzed, and continuously interpreted world. Every transaction becomes data, and every data a lever of control. Privacy is no longer a moral luxury, but a political fault line. Institutions defend transparency as a condition of stability. Freedom advocates see privacy as a fundamental guarantee. This tension reshapes our relationship to power, trust, and individual autonomy. The central question is no longer just about technology, but about what we accept to reveal in order to exist. This text explores the existential battle of monetary privacy: protecting human dignity when everything becomes traceable.
The International Monetary Fund steps out of its usual reserve and publishes a detailed guide on stablecoins. As the market exceeds 300 billion dollars, the institution believes that regulation alone will not be enough. What strategy does it really advocate?
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler rehashed debate over digital assets in a Bloomberg interview, saying Bitcoin stands apart from the rest of the crypto market. He warned that most tokens still act as speculative bets with little support behind their valuations, setting a cautious tone for investors.
While many eyes remain fixed on Bitcoin and Ether, Solana is currently playing a much subtler game. The SOL crypto still holds above the 120 dollar area, but this level is not just a technical support: it is supported by a real shift in liquidity and on-chain supply. However, trader-side demand remains surprisingly timid. And as long as this gap persists, Solana's structural advantage is not fully reflected in the price.
The news may seem trivial at first glance, but it marks a strategic turning point for Sony. After conquering trade shows worldwide with PlayStation, the group now wants to leave its mark on a rapidly evolving sector: crypto payments. Behind the scenes, Sony Bank is accelerating, preparing a regulatory offensive, and laying the foundations for a future stablecoin, an initiative that could transform the way millions of players consume their digital content.
The stability of the market's largest stablecoin is questioned. On November 29, the S&P agency downgraded USDT's ability to maintain its dollar peg. Tether, through its CEO Paolo Ardoino, denounces a biased analysis and defends its figures. This standoff between a central crypto player and a major financial institution reignites the debate on reserve solidity and trust in the ecosystem.
China has just made a big move: the central bank is further tightening its crackdown on crypto and stablecoins, calling them a major threat. Why this radical decision? What impacts for the global market and investors?
Momentum around Coinbase is rising as the company enters a new phase of financial stability and public-sector experimentation. Latest data show revenue increasing while costs remain controlled. And as expected, this combination has created a sturdier foundation than in earlier market cycles.
Ripple USD has entered a new phase of market growth as it surpasses the one-billion supply mark on Ethereum. RLUSD’s fast expansion has strengthened its position among major stablecoins, showing steady demand across trading platforms, wallets, and payment services. For an asset less than a year old, this milestone represents a notable achievement for the dollar-pegged stablecoin.
Fresh selling from large Bitcoin holders is putting renewed pressure on an already shaky market, as traders deal with one of the steepest pullbacks of the year. Price softness, rising exchange inflows, and cautious positioning across major trading venues all point to a market still trying to find its footing. Analysts at CryptoQuant say continued whale deposits could push Bitcoin lower if the pattern persists.