How Hydration is Building the ‘Holy Trinity of DeFi’ With its HOLLAR Stablecoin

In recent developments, ben McMahon, Ecosystem Lead at Hydration, explains how the all-in-one DeFi stack brings together swaps, a stablecoin platform and borrowing and lending in one place—and how Hydration’s…

Next Wave of Stablecoin Boom May Seem Invisible, Says Transak CEO

In recent developments, transak co-founder and CEO Sami Start said stablecoin adoption will feel increasingly invisible as they are folded into consumer applications. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Japan PIP Stablecoin Experiment Backed by Financial Services Agency

In recent developments, japan’s Financial Services Agency backs a PIP stablecoin experiment with multiple banks. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announces support for the Payment Innovation Project (PIP) stablecoin experiment…

Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood Slashes Bitcoin Price Target Over Growing Stablecoin…

In recent developments, ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Bitcoin probably won’t reach her previous target of $1.5 million by 2030, because of rapid stablecoin adoption. Looking closer, market participants…

Stablecoin Shake-Up: $1.9B Drop Hits Market as XUSD and USDX Break Peg

In recent developments, the stablecoin sector finally hit a speed bump this week, trimming $1.925 billion from its market cap after a long winning streak. Leading the cutback was Ethena’s…

Japan’s Largest Banks Get Greenlight for Stablecoin Trial, Plan March 2026 …

In recent developments, the banks expect their stablecoins to be in practical use by March 2026, Nikkei reported earlier this month. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…

Pakistan mulls rupee-backed stablecoin as country sees $25B crypto opportunity

In recent developments, pakistan is considering a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to expand financial inclusion. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Canada Quietly Funds New Stablecoin Legislation in New Federal Budget

In recent developments, the budget introduces a massive deficit and still requires a vote of confidence from Parliament; otherwise, another federal election will be triggered. Canada’s New Budget Channels Resources…

How TradFi banks are advancing new stablecoin models

In recent developments, stablecoins are shifting from crypto-native experiments to instruments embedded in existing banking and payment infrastructure. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity flows, macro…

Japan’s FSA backs joint stablecoin initiative by nation’s top banks

In recent developments, japan’s financial regulator has launched a “Payment Innovation Project” backing a joint initiative by major banks and corporations to issue yen-based stablecoins. Looking closer, market participants highlight…