Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has just made a shocking prediction: the stablecoin market could soar to $2 trillion within three years. This announcement comes as Bitcoin flirts with its historical highs.
Bank of America is holding off on stablecoins until U.S. lawmakers pass the GENIUS Act. Meanwhile, the bill gains momentum, signaling growing support for clear regulation.
The regulation of stablecoins in the United States has just reached a historic milestone. The U.S. Senate voted 68 to 30 to advance the GENIUS Act, paving the way for a plenary session debate. Does this advancement finally mark the birth of a federal regulatory framework for dollar-backed cryptocurrencies?
The United States is preparing to regulate stablecoins. A key vote on the GENIUS Act could transform the crypto industry forever.
No need for an IPO for Tether: while others seek funding, USDT prints its way. A cryptocurrency that breathes loud, very loud... but always behind closed doors.
Circle makes a brilliant debut on Wall Street with a raise of $1.1 billion, well beyond expectations. A strong signal as the United States sharpens its legal framework on stablecoins and repositions crypto in their monetary arsenal.
Panetta believes that only a central digital currency can mitigate the risks posed by foreign platforms. Details here!
The traditional banking sector is making a historic shift towards stable cryptocurrencies. Discussions between Stripe and financial institutions reveal a massive interest in this technology. But will widespread adoption depend solely on the goodwill of regulators?
"Ledger sorts its Visa crypto card in the USA with Bitcoin cashback. Discover all the details in this article."
Not seen Trump, but his pro-bitcoin envoys proclaimed in Vegas: America wants to mine, regulate, and dominate the crypto-world, while Beijing tightens the screws.
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has just reached a historic milestone by surpassing Germany in the holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds. With over 120 billion dollars invested, the company now ranks as the 19th largest holder in the world, surpassing several nations.
In a crypto environment marked by volatility, stablecoins are emerging as the preferred safe haven for venture capital investors. Despite geopolitical tensions and market fluctuations, these digital currencies pegged to traditional currencies are garnering increasing attention. Why does this particular segment generate so much enthusiasm among the most discerning financiers?
The BIS and the Fed unveil an innovative toolkit for tokenization. Discover all the details in this article!
The BIS reveals that $600 billion in crypto circulated in 2024, primarily for speculation, not for real use. Details here!
The U.S. Senate rejected the GENIUS Act bill yesterday, which aimed to regulate stablecoins. With a vote of 48 against 49, far from the 60 votes needed, this bipartisan legislation faced unexpected opposition from Democrats, jeopardizing the regulatory future of dollar-backed cryptos. But what are the real reasons behind this legislative failure?
The crypto greenback is waging its war: while rivals battle in plain sight, USD1 climbs the rankings, propelled by the Trumps and boosted by billions.
And what if the dollar was no longer the only compass for stablecoins? Around the world, a tide is forming: governments, regulators, and companies want alternatives. Between monetary sovereignty and geopolitical ambitions, crypto is taking an unexpected turn.
Crypto: Mastercard and its partners are reinventing the digital economy with the integration of stablecoins into payments. The details!
Despite strong competition, Tether dominates the crypto stablecoin market with a 66% share and record profits. Details here!
The Italian Minister of Economy and Finance, Giancarlo Giorgetti, expressed his concerns about the threat posed by American stablecoins, emphasizing that they could represent a greater danger than Donald Trump's tariffs. According to him, these dollar-backed cryptos risk disrupting Europe's financial stability.
Europe believed it had locked down cryptocurrencies with MiCA. ESMA sets the record straight: too many gateways, too many risks. When tokens cough, finance could catch a cold.
Tether, the leader of USDT, is preparing a new American stablecoin aimed at financial institutions. This strategic project emerges as Washington moves towards a regulatory framework for these dollar-backed digital currencies.
Paul Atkins takes the stage, Gensler exits through the back door, and Trumpian stablecoins dance on the blurry line between regulation and personal ambition. It's a true crypto western.
Imagine a president, builder of skyscrapers and scandals, minting money at will based on the laws he writes. The USD1 is not just a stablecoin; it is the gateway to finance without safety nets.
Tether surpasses Canada and becomes the 7th largest buyer of US Treasury bonds. What are the implications for the crypto market?
Popular in words, forgotten in actions: bitcoin fascinates but does not convince. 4% of the earth's population believes in it, the others watch, perplexed, this digital gold without bars.
Brussels wields MiCA, Binance complies: nine stablecoins face regulatory guillotine. The ailing European crypto market witnesses the burial of USDT and others.
Kraken removes USDT from its platform in Europe and is considering a USD stablecoin. Discover this upheaval in the crypto market!
Crypto: Tether strikes back after JPMorgan's predictions of a massive Bitcoin sell-off. Should we be worried? Analysis.
Can Tether still sleep peacefully? USDC rises to $56.3 billion, wipes out its losses, and makes its way to the table of the big players. Stablecoins are reinventing cash... and the battle is fierce.