Major banks are planning tokenized deposit networks by 2027, responding to stablecoin growth. The move could reshape payments and challenge crypto-native stablecoins.
JPMorgan, Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo unveil a shared blockchain for 24/7 settlement, aiming to cut out stablecoins and CBDCs from institutional payments.
Tokenization of real-world assets surges past $16.6B, led by BlackRock and BNB Chain. Fractional ownership of Treasuries, commodities, and collectibles goes live.
Coinbase and Better.com close first Fannie Mae mortgage using BTC and USDC as collateral, marking a milestone for crypto in traditional lending.
Mastercard adds stablecoin settlement on 8 blockchains, enabling 24/7 settlement with USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD, and more. First users include ARQ, CBW Bank, and Nuvei.
Tether and Fasset launch a Visa card with up to 6% XAUT cashback, auto round-up into gold, and real-time wallet integration, bridging tokenized gold to mainstream payments.
Japan's ruling party recommends crypto ETF regulations and yen-denominated stablecoin support, aiming to catch up with global crypto finance developments.
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Turkey via three exchanges as XRP sees whale accumulation amid price dip and ETF optimism.
JPMorgan CEO objects to stablecoin interest provision, arguing it gives crypto firms unfair edge over bank deposits. Analysis of regulatory clash.
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel warns $300B stablecoin market reinforces US dollar dominance, calls for digital euro and robust regulation.
Daily volume hits $1.68B as Binance launches 7,000+ tokenized stocks and ETFs, with bStocks feature enabling user-driven tokenization on BNB Chain.
Citi compares tokenization adoption to the gradual shift from cash to electronic tolls, projecting a $5.5T market by 2030.
Binance launches trading of 7,000+ US stocks, funded by BNB and stablecoins, with upcoming tokenization on BNB Chain. MiCA stablecoin risks loom.
Circle France secures MiCA approval to offer USDC and EURC services across the EEA, marking a pivotal moment for regulated stablecoins in Europe.
A new executive order tightens banking access for undocumented immigrants, potentially accelerating crypto adoption among the unbanked.
Bitcoin's usability gap drives Ethereum and Solana adoption amid institutional flows and regulatory shifts. Analysis of market impact.
Bitcoin Hyper, a new Bitcoin L2 with SVM integration, aims to unlock asymmetric returns beyond BTC, ETH, and SOL as institutional flows shift.
USDC maintains a compliance advantage due to transparent reserves and issuer frameworks, positioning it favorably amid the CLARITY Act debate and foreign adversary risks.
Stablecoin regulation accelerates as Tether USAT surges 540%, SEC approves Paxos clearing, and MasterCard secures BitLicense, pushing market cap past $300B.
SoFi launches SoFiUSD, the first stablecoin from a US national bank embedded in a consumer app, signaling a shift in digital dollar adoption.