Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Crypto Crime Kingpin Arrested in Mexico

In recent developments, ryan James Wedding was accused of using stablecoin Tether to fuel a cocaine smuggling and murder operation in Latin America and the U.S. Looking closer, market participants…

US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priority

In recent developments, the American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms. Looking closer,…

Capital One bank buys stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15B

In recent developments, capital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are…

Capital One to Acquire Fintech Company Brex for $5.15 Billion

In recent developments, the deal brings a startup-focused spend platform with artificial intelligence and stablecoin capabilities into a major U.S. bank. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Stablecoin supply growth stalls as regulation, Treasury yields bite

In recent developments, institutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields

In recent developments, at the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in…

Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic

In recent developments, elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Tharwa Integrates Sharia-Compliant Stablecoin Into Real Finance Ecosystem

In recent developments, tharwa has integrated its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain ecosystem, expanding access to sustainable onchain yield and strengthening RWA-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure.…

Saga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin

In recent developments, saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol’s total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours. Looking closer, market…

Scaramucci says stablecoin yield prohibition undermines US dollar

In recent developments, the expanded prohibition on stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act makes the US dollar less competitive than the Digital Yuan, Scaramucci said. Looking closer, market participants highlight…