Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered Consor…
In recent developments, hong Kong has awarded its first stablecoin licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led consortium. The move marks a major step in the city’s plan to become…
Hong Kong grants first stablecoin licenses to Anchorpoint and HSBC
In recent developments, hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin licenses, approving Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC’s Hong Kong banking arm under the HKMA’s new regime. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
East Africa Leads Stablecoin FX Compression in Q1 2026, Borderless Benchmark …
In recent developments, stablecoin FX rates hit interbank parity in Latin America during Q1 2026, while East African corridors compressed pricing gaps by as much as 81%, according to the…
Chainalysis claims stablecoin volumes could hit over a quadrillion by 2035
In recent developments, adjusted stablecoin volume could reach $719 trillion by 2035, but the projection could be far higher if two macro catalysts come to pass, said Chainalysis. Looking closer,…
Treasury Outlines How Stablecoin Rules Will Fight Illicit Finance Under GENIU…
In recent developments, the proposed rule prohibits people with criminal backgrounds from serving as the head of stablecoin issuers’ compliance programs. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance
In recent developments, the proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions. Looking closer,…
Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financia…
In recent developments, the U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed new rules on April 8, 2026, requiring permitted payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions…
Stablecoin yields won’t harm banks, White House economists say
In recent developments, white House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
UBS partners with five banks for Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox
In recent developments, uBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Ethereum stablecoin supply hits $180B all-time high: Token Terminal
In recent developments, ethereum could see $850 billion in “new flows” by 2030 if the trend continues, according to Token Terminal. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
