Stablecoins: between regulatory delays and Congressional pressure, the flagship US law is still finding its bearings. Full analysis here!
The Bank of England is already preparing the coexistence between stablecoins and the digital pound. Its Digital Pound Lab is testing a cross-border payment where an exporter receives an advance in stablecoin before a British importer settles the transaction with simulated digital pounds. However, London has still not decided to launch its CBDC.
MoneyGram officially launches Ramps on Solana and opens cash access in more than 170 countries. A major turning point for crypto adoption!
BlackRock a lancé deux fonds monétaires tokenisés pour servir de réserves aux stablecoins, rapprochant un peu plus la gestion d'actifs de la blockchain. L'annonce du 3 août 2026 s'appuie sur la loi fédérale GENIUS, en vigueur depuis juillet 2025. Jusqu'où le géant de Wall Street poussera-t-il son emprise dans le secteur crypto ?
AI could revive the dollar supremacy via stablecoins, according to economists from AMRO. All the details in this article!
PayPal integrates stablecoins and AI to transform payments. With $8.68 billion in revenue and a crypto adjustment of $81 million, the giant is betting on innovation. Is blockchain the future?
Stablecoins continue to gain ground in digital uses, far beyond the traditional crypto ecosystem. Now, Samsung intends to give them a place at the heart of its Wallet application, presented as a future everyday wallet. This evolution marks a new stage in the strategy of the Korean group, which wants to bring together payments, rewards, and digital assets within a single interface. The announcement was made during Galaxy Unpacked and confirms the growing interest of major technology companies in stablecoins.
The White House has approved an ethics component of the CLARITY Act and sent the text to Republican senators, removing the last major obstacle before a floor vote. Donald Trump personally gave his approval, rekindling hopes of adoption before the Senate's summer recess.
Russia is about to adopt a major crypto law. The reform includes licenses, investment caps, and an unprecedented framework.
U.S. federal agencies have not adopted the implementing rules of the GENIUS Act before the one-year deadline, settling for ten text proposals. This delay, which occurred on July 18, 2026, leaves stablecoin issuers awaiting final frameworks. Will the window for regulatory clarity finally close?
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.
Why is the most important American crypto law still not passed? While Scott Bessent calls for acceleration, bitcoin quietly gains a strategic place at the heart of the state apparatus.
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.