Stablecoins

12 billion fled stablecoins. Tether doesn’t flinch, Sky Dollar crashes, Global Dollar explodes. Hyundai and Visa join the dance.

Cards or stablecoins? Visa answers: both, according to a report with Artemis on the future of AI-driven crypto payments.

The blockchain application ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and network priorities change at the pace of usage. Several players are now reassessing their strategic choices to meet user expectations. In this context, crypto takes a new turn with statements from Jesse Pollak, creator of Base. He publicly acknowledges that the platform took a wrong direction by favoring social experiences. He now believes that this choice caused a loss of valuable time in the face of the rise of prediction markets and perpetual contracts.

Seventy-six banking groups, led by the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America, urged the Senate on Monday, July 13, to amend the Clarity Act before its vote. They point to a "loophole" in section 404 that would allow platforms to pay, in the name of the reward, yields equivalent to bank interest on stablecoins.

Stablecoins are today macroeconomic forces capable of destabilizing states. On July 11, 2026, an IMF working paper led by Brandon Joel Tan broke a taboo. In economies with managed exchange rates, crypto-dollars compensate for the rationing of official currencies but act as formidable accelerators of crises. By displaying the scarcity of the dollar in real time, these assets cause massive and coordinated capital outflows.

The stablecoin market is split into two distinct uses of USDT and USDC according to Dune Analytics. Complete breakdown here!

Blockchain experiments in international aid are reaching a new stage. After several pilot projects carried out in different countries, UNDP believes this technology can now support a broader range of humanitarian and development programs. The results obtained on the ground, notably in Haiti and Syria, have convinced the agency to extend the use of on-chain payments through a new agreement with the Stellar Development Foundation. This development marks a concrete advance of blockchain in operations conducted by the United Nations.

The fight over stablecoins is resuming in Europe. In light of the US GENIUS law and the migration of cryptocurrency platforms, Brussels is reviewing MiCA. Who will prevail in this conflict? For investors and the digital economy, the stakes are very high.

Visa, BlackRock, and 140 pals roll out with their own stablecoin. Circle takes a big hit on the stock market. Analysts say it's a storm in a teacup.

The annual economic report of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns about possible transformations of the global monetary landscape. Published in Basel, the document examines the role of stablecoins and their limits in current financial systems. The institution highlights the risk of dollarization in certain emerging economies when users favor digital assets linked to the US dollar. This analysis outlines the challenges related to indexed tokens and possible developments of private digital currency. The BIS considers that these innovations require an appropriate framework to evolve.

Major crises are often powerful revelations of the public utility of financial innovations, propelling cryptos far beyond their speculative dimension. This is exactly the scenario currently unfolding on the South American continent where, following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the global ecosystem of these assets has mobilized at a lightning speed. In a context where traditional banking channels prove ineffective or heavily blocked, the speed, lack of borders and disintermediation offered by blockchain technology appear as crucial advantages for delivering aid.

The crypto ecosystem is undergoing a deep structural transformation where yesterday's certainties give way to new macroeconomic realities. Thus, although the community has historically speculated on Ethereum surpassing bitcoin, institutional analysts now turn to a scenario completely ignored by retail investors. The recent evolution of volumes and market capitalizations calls into question the established hierarchy, prompting experts to rethink the position of stablecoins relative to traditional cryptos.

Crypto markets are experiencing a new phase of capital rotation. Altcoins record a sharp decline in spot demand, while bitcoin and AI-related sectors attract more investor attention. This evolution shows a change in market flows, with volumes remaining high on some platforms despite a decline in direct purchases.

It's official! Mastercard has just given purchasing power to AIs. The payments giant is deploying "Agent Pay" in partnership with renowned crypto companies such as Coinbase and Ripple. Analysis.

A Wall Street executive has just publicly acknowledged what the crypto industry has been repeating for years: blockchain directly threatens the revenues of financial intermediaries. Franklin Templeton reveals the numbers.

The week of June 1 marks a concrete shift in the regulation of stablecoins in the United States. Public consultation periods on the GENIUS Act are coming to an end. Meanwhile, the Senate reopens its work to unify the crypto legislative framework before summer. US employment figures could reshuffle the cards in the markets.

It's no longer a project, it's official: Tether is partnering directly with the government of Georgia to launch GELT, a state crypto stablecoin backed by the Lari. Failure or stroke of genius? Details here!

The European Central Bank toughens its stance against euro stablecoins. Meeting this week with European Union finance ministers, the ECB rejected several proposals aimed at promoting their development, considering that they could threaten the financial stability of the bloc. This position comes as dollar-backed stablecoins largely dominate the global market and increase pressure on Europe in the race for digital payments.

The stablecoin market enters a phase of brutal concentration. Tether absorbs almost all new flows, while its rivals take a hit. Between regulatory uncertainties and crypto market nervousness, investors now favor liquidity, size, and perceived security.

While Brussels is still polishing its regulatory chessboard, American stablecoins are already taking the global digital pot. Tether moves like an uncontrollable queen, BlackRock quietly places its rooks, and the euro watches the game from the edge of the board, a few moves behind.

Poland has just adopted its crypto law to comply with the European MiCA regulation. However, behind this compliance lies an explosive political battle, fueled by the Zondacrypto scandal and growing concerns about investor security.

The Bank of England is considering a comprehensive review of its regulatory framework on sterling stablecoins. Under pressure from the private sector, the institution is reconsidering rules deemed too restrictive, and potentially fatal for the UK's competitiveness against the United States and Europe.

Circle has just equipped AI agents with real USDC stablecoin wallets. They can now pay, transact, and manage funds without any human intervention. The autonomous economy has reached a major milestone.

The crypto market finds a foothold after a more active week on dollar-indexed assets. According to Defillama data, stablecoins attracted well over 2 billion dollars in seven days. In this context, USDT maintains a central place, while several competitors progress at different rates. The sector now shows a total capitalization of 322.74 billion dollars.

While bankers and regulators count their bolts, CZ is quietly preparing talkative machines fueled directly by global automated crypto payments, with Binance transformed into a giant algorithmic financial supermarket.

While some crypto market undertakers were already preparing the blockchain coffin, Polygon unleashes the "turbo low-latency" mode. Visa now watches the engine heat behind the glass, even though the POL token still limps like an old worn-out cyberpunk taxi after a night under neon lights.

Stablecoins move trillions, but JPMorgan cools the champagne. Money spins faster than ever, and that promised jackpot might quietly stay locked behind the curtain.

A seemingly minor technical reform could profoundly reshape dollar payments. In the United States, the idea of granting certain stablecoin issuers access to the Federal Reserve is disrupting the established balance between banks and fintechs. In this context, XRP is re-emerging with an unexpected promise: to become a key component in the circulation of monetary flows. Still hypothetical, this scenario fits into a broader transformation of the U.S. financial infrastructure.