Stablecoins

The Bitcoin Queen hangs up. Exhausted but clear-headed, Lummis leaves a void. Regulators, traders, and crypto lobbyists wonder: who will now whisper in the ears of senators?

Coinbase Institutional sees in 2026 much more than a simple market rebound: a strategic shift. In a 70-page report published in mid-December, the platform anticipates a deep integration of cryptos at the heart of global finance. While this year has been marked by volatility and persistent regulatory uncertainties, Coinbase is betting on a new emerging phase where regulation, institutional adoption, and new uses will sustainably reshape the crypto landscape.

Six years after launching its own private blockchain, JPMorgan Chase is radically changing strategy. The bank has just transferred its digital deposit token, the JPM Coin, to Base, Coinbase's public network. A major turning point for an institution that until now had exclusively relied on its closed ecosystem Kinexys.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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The United States takes a decisive step in integrating cryptos into the traditional financial system. Caroline Pham, acting chair of the CFTC, has just authorized the use of bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as collateral in the U.S. derivatives markets. A decision that could well redefine the rules of the game.

"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 GENIUS Act brings long-awaited clarity to U.S. stablecoins but deepens the regulatory divide with Europe, creating fragmented liquidity pools and raising concerns about cross-border stability and settlement friction.

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?

Binance records a marked decrease in its Bitcoin and Ethereum reserves. At the same time, stablecoin deposits reach unprecedented levels. This surprising contrast draws the attention of analysts, who see a strong signal: the market is not disengaging, it is repositioning.

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.

While stablecoins worry many central banks, the ECB adopts a surprisingly measured tone. In its latest financial stability review published on November 20, it considers these assets to represent "only a limited risk" to the eurozone. A reassuring position, which the institution justifies by still marginal adoption and an already existing regulatory framework. However, behind this apparent calm, the ECB calls for vigilance given the rapid market evolution and emerging cross-border risks.

Crypto markets are showing signs of strain as several key measures of capital flow turn negative. Recent data points to a broad cooling of demand across Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins, and corporate treasury activity. And as expected, this trend has raised concerns that the rally’s core drivers have stalled.

When tokens want to play treasury bonds, the BIS panics. Crypto-confidence or crypto-catastrophe? Finance views stablecoins as a Pandora's box ready to open.

Cash App is preparing one of its biggest updates yet as parent company Block sets a timeline to add stablecoin operations to the platform. New tools for both Bitcoin and digital dollar payments are being prepared for rollout, with early 2026 cited as the target window. Essentially, Block is pushing to expand access to digital payments while keeping Bitcoin at the center of its ecosystem.

A muted end to 2025 may be laying the groundwork for a stronger crypto breakout in 2026. Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan says the absence of a late-year rally strengthens his view that next year will bring the next major upswing for digital assets.

While some are still looking for the "send" button on their crypto wallet, Singapore is about to roll out tokenized bonds in CBDC. Should we expect a subtle revolution?

Visa is taking another major step in digital payments with a new pilot program that allows U.S. businesses to send stablecoin payouts directly to crypto wallets. Announced at the Web Summit in Lisbon, the initiative connects traditional bank accounts to blockchain-based transfers, aiming to speed up cross-border payments and support the expanding freelance economy.

Institutional adoption of digital cash is gaining momentum, marking what BNY describes as a major structural shift in global finance. The bank projects that the combined market for stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital money-market funds (MMFs) could reach $3.6 trillion by 2030. Stablecoins are expected to account for about 41.6% of that total, with tokenized deposits and digital MMFs making up the remainder.

When crypto plays central banker, the Fed sweats under its suit. Stablecoins, hidden treasures, and plummeting rates: guess who really runs the world?

Ripple’s US dollar–pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, has rapidly climbed the ranks to become one of the top ten stablecoins by market capitalization. Less than a year after its December 2024 launch, RLUSD has surpassed the $1 billion mark—a milestone that reflects growing confidence in Ripple’s expanding digital asset ecosystem.

The cryptocurrency ecosystem has just experienced a major turning point with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Kraken, one of the most respected exchange platforms in the world, and Circle, the undisputed leader in stablecoins. This alliance, formalized in September 2024, promises to transform the user experience for the USDC (USD Coin) and EURC (Euro Coin) stablecoins on the Kraken ecosystem.

Blockchain shows its claws: billions flowing, apps that are booming, and crypto finally wanting to work for real. To follow, or to avoid?

Mastercard is in late-stage negotiations to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider Zerohash for an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion, according to a Fortune report citing five people familiar with the matter. The deal would position Mastercard among a growing number of global financial firms investing heavily in blockchain-based payment technology.

U.S. bank Citi is taking a decisive step into digital payments by joining forces with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin transactions. The partnership marks a turning point in Wall Street’s embrace of blockchain-based money, following the U.S. GENIUS Act's approval earlier this year. As the stablecoin market heads toward a projected $4 trillion valuation by 2030, Citi’s move positions it at the forefront of institutional adoption.