Theme Stablecoin

While the crypto market goes through a period of turbulence marked by the erasure of 350 billion dollars in four days, BitMine Immersion Technologies continues its massive Ether purchases. The company has accumulated 1.5 billion dollars worth of the crypto since last weekend's crash. But can this aggressive strategy withstand Tom Lee's fears about the bursting of a speculative bubble?

The cryptocurrency market extended its turnaround throughout three consecutive quarters into Q3 2025, propelling total capitalization to levels last observed in late 2021. According to CoinGecko, the sector added $563.6 billion in Q3, representing a 16.4% increase and bringing the industry to approximately $4.0 trillion.

Ripple is broadening its financial services by integrating GTreasury’s treasury management platform, aiming to streamline liquidity, digital asset management, and cross-border payments for major corporations.

The GENIUS law, presented as the solution to secure stablecoins, hides alarming flaws according to the Federal Reserve (Fed). Michael Barr sounds the alarm: systemic risks, regulatory arbitrage, and threats to your crypto investments. Are stablecoins really stable?

What if Europe finally disrupted the established order of stablecoins? Oddo BHF launches EUROD, a 100% euro stablecoin, challenging the dollar's dominance in crypto. A financial revolution underway! Discover the stakes and challenges of this innovation that could change everything.

The third quarter of 2025 marked a major milestone for the stablecoin market, reflecting growing global adoption and institutional use. Fueled by record DeFi activity and greater regulatory clarity, stablecoins reached historic highs in both supply and transaction volume, solidifying their role as a core pillar of the digital asset economy.

Stablecoins continue to dominate blockchain activity, with Ethereum remaining at the center of this growth. Recent data shows stablecoin transactions on Ethereum hitting record highs, highlighting rising adoption and the network’s expanding role as a global settlement layer. Despite short-term price volatility, network fundamentals remain strong.

Bitcoin ended the week under pressure as investors rotated toward safer assets amid renewed US-China trade tensions and broader market weakness. Despite robust inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), derivatives data suggest traders remain cautious about the sustainability of current price levels.

Faced with the uncontrolled rise of private stablecoins, the global banking giants, from Goldman Sachs to Société Générale, are going on the offensive. By testing tokens backed by G7 currencies, these institutions aim to regain control of digital finance. This strategic project, led by the USDF consortium and the Provenance blockchain, seeks to combine monetary stability, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation. Such an initiative could redefine the balance between traditional banks, regulators, and the crypto ecosystem.

The SEC is preparing to introduce an “innovation exemption” that would give companies more flexibility to develop digital assets and emerging technologies. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the proposal could be formalized as soon as the end of this quarter, despite challenges caused by the ongoing government shutdown.

MetaMask launches a crypto program with token rewards. A key strategy before a flagship event! Details here.

Tether, the ace of stablecoins, dribbles right up to Juventus' board. Governance, millions, and crypto at every level: soon a blockchain-sponsored VAR?

Tether and Antalpha plan a $200 million public fund designed to invest in XAUt, Tether’s gold-backed digital token, building on their ongoing partnership and expanded token infrastructure.

Coinbase dreams of being the Robin Hood of crypto: $12,000 for poor young people, a banking license behind the scenes... and the future of banks shaking to the rhythm of stablecoins.

USDT and USDC are losing ground as new stablecoins and banks entering the market challenge their long-standing dominance.

OpenAI has just reached a milestone. With a valuation of 500 billion dollars, the startup led by Sam Altman surpasses SpaceX and establishes itself as the most valued in the world. This rapid rise confirms the tech shift towards artificial intelligence. In the Web3 ecosystem, where digital infrastructure is a strategic competition ground, this breakthrough has not gone unnoticed. Beyond the numbers, it is a battle of influence between artificial intelligence and the decentralized economy.

Stablecoins had their busiest quarter ever in Q3 2025, with transaction volumes hitting record highs. However, a new report reveals that much of this activity came from bots rather than individual users. At the same time, small retail transfers surged to unprecedented levels, highlighting stablecoins’ dual role as a trading tool and an emerging option for everyday payments.

The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, emphasizes that stablecoins could play a key role in the transformation of the British monetary system. By stating that they can reduce the country's dependence on commercial banks, Bailey opens the way to a deep reflection on the future of money and credit in the United Kingdom.

September was a pivotal month for the crypto ecosystem. Bitcoin declined despite MicroStrategy's continuous accumulation. Meanwhile, stablecoins reached new highs, reinforcing their central role in the markets. Finally, the number of crypto millionaires hit a record, signaling adoption that remains strong.

Tether is on a trajectory that could elevate it to become the most profitable crypto company in history. All the details here!

SWIFT explores blockchain for its interbank messaging system, aiming to improve efficiency, security, and regulatory compliance.

What if stablecoins, meant to embody stability, became a threat to global financial balance? In a recent report, Moody’s Ratings warns against their growing adoption, especially in emerging countries. These assets, now used far beyond traditional crypto circles, could weaken central banks' control, erode bank deposits, and cause systemic shocks.

Nine major European banks join forces for a simple and ambitious bet: a euro stablecoin, tailored for MiCA, designed from the start for on-chain uses. The consortium includes ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, DekaBank, UniCredit, SEB, CaixaBank, and Raiffeisen Bank International. First issuance targeted: second half of 2026.

After losing its top position to Tron in March, Ethereum has surged back to reclaim its place as the leading network for USDT, with its supply reaching $80 billion. Although both networks maintained high supply levels of roughly $75–$80 billion for most of the year, this reversal signals a key shift in infrastructure preferences.

Bloomberg sources report that Tether Holdings SA is in private discussions to raise roughly $20 billion—a move that could push the USDT stablecoin issuer’s valuation to about $500 billion. If finalized, the deal would position Tether among the world’s most highly valued private companies.

When a central bank teams up with Solana and Mastercard to create a stablecoin, it means crypto is no longer reserved for geeks. Kazakhstan is quietly forging its path.

Economy: JPMorgan anticipates tensions on the Fed and integrates stablecoins without fearing for its deposits. We tell you more here!

For the first time, Washington speaks with one voice on crypto. After years of partisan deadlocks and ideological battles, Democrats and Republicans are finally breaking their divides to build a common regulatory framework. Twelve Democratic senators have just announced their support for negotiations, accelerating the implementation of a law that could redefine the future of a market worth more than 4 trillion dollars.