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MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominate European market — Kaiko

[Dec 18 10:23 AM] A Kaiko and Bitvavo report highlighted the growth of crypto in Europe as regulatory frameworks have emerged in the region.

Crypto Biz: Binance seals USDC ties a year after BUSD exit

[Dec 13 9:30 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Microsoft’s board’s stance on Bitcoin, JPMorgan’s revision of mining stocks, MARA’s new BTC purchase and upcoming listings of crypto firms.

Binance and Circle Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Crypto Adoption

[Dec 11 11:30 AM] Key partnership between Binance and Circle seeks to accelerate the adoption of USDC and digital assets worldwide. Binance and Circle Join Forces for Global Crypto Adoption A new strategic partnership between Binance and Circle Internet Group was…

Crypto payment firm Dtcpay shifts to stablecoin-only payments model

[Dec 3 11:53 AM] By January 2025, Dtcpay will drop support for Bitcoin and Ether to focus on stablecoin payments exclusively.

Europe’s Coinbase users frustrated as MiCA forces sunset of USDC yield

[Nov 29 5:50 AM] Some Coinbase users are airing frustrations at the region’s MiCA laws, which are forcing the exchange to stop offering yields on USDC in the European Economic Area.

SecondLane shops Pump.fun equity stake at $1.5B FDV

[Nov 28 9:17 PM] The private market platform says $15 million in Pump.fun equity is for sale.

Non-USD stablecoins can spur adoption: Report

[Nov 27 5:40 PM] Cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, still only pay for 0.2% of online commerce transactions globally, according to the report. 

Payments Giant Stripe Brings Crypto Services to Aptos as Circle's USDC Stablecoin Launch on the Network

[Nov 21 3:10 PM] The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network.

PayPal taps Xoom for cross-border stablecoin payments

[Nov 19 7:19 PM] The partnership is designed to expand access to PYUSD in Asian and African markets, PayPal said.

Stablecoin Supply Expands by $5B Since U.S. Election as Investors Pile Into Crypto

[Nov 12 7:16 PM] Stablecoin exchange balances grew to a yearly high of $41 billion this week, providing dry powder to buy digital assets, one analyst noted.

Kalshi rolls out political betting contracts for Trump presidency

[Nov 7 4:00 PM] The prediction market has listed contracts for betting on events, including a prospective Trump impeachment.

US presidential race bets near $4B on election day

[Nov 5 7:43 PM] Polymarket dominates with around $3.3 billion in betting volumes tied to the outcome of the US presidential race. 

New Global Dollar Stablecoin Backed by Robinhood, Kraken, Paxos and Other Crypto Heavies

[Nov 4 10:00 PM] The Global Dollar Network, whose participants will earn yield for helping foster adoption of USDG, also includes Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital and Nuvei.

Crypto Biz: Crypto industry faces fresh round of layoffs

[Nov 1 9:00 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase’s earnings, Reddit’s sale of crypto holdings and Circle’s new fee structure for institutional investors and high-volume traders.

Circle raises USDC cash-out fees, affecting large-scale redemptions

[Oct 29 9:20 PM] The fee structure revision primarily affects institutional investors and high-volume traders.

Solayer, OpenEden launch Treasury-backed stablecoin on Solana

[Oct 29 7:07 PM] Solayer says anyone can mint the yield-bearing sUSD token with at little as $5 in USDC. 

Circle CEO Hypes Stablecoin Market Growth With Astounding Prediction

[Oct 28 2:55 PM] Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, has predicted that stablecoins will grow to capture up to 10% of the money supply in the next 10 years. Allaire highlighted that even with the recent expansion of stablecoins, it is still in the early stages of this…

Wintermute to take Ethena’s USDe as trading margin

[Oct 25 5:15 PM] Trading platforms and regulators are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency as collateral for trades. 

Circle's Allaire: Stablecoins Could Expand by Trillions in 10 Years, Will Be Integral Part of Global Financial System

[Oct 24 6:49 PM] While USDC has been popular in developed markets, it has seen significant growth in emerging regions among fintechs and brokers servicing businesses and households, Jeremy Allaire told CoinDesk in an interview.

US lagging behind in global stablecoin adoption — Chainalysis

[Oct 17 7:00 AM] Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions.

Crypto Biz: Tether’s 10 years with meteoric growth, ties to US, European hurdles

[Oct 11 9:00 PM] Tether has achieved its first 10 years with a considerable jump in its user base, a closer relationship with US authorities and fresh regulatory challenges in Europe. 

Circle Brings USDC to Sui: What This Means for Bridged Tokens

[Oct 11 6:30 PM] Circle has introduced native USDC on the Sui blockchain, giving developers and users direct access to USDC without relying on bridges. This launch supports Circle’s multi-chain approach, utilizing Sui’s features for fast, secure, and scalable…

VanEck launches $30M ventures fund for crypto and AI

[Oct 9 1:21 PM] VanEck’s new $30 million fund, VanEck Ventures, will focus on investment in fintech, crypto and AI startups building next-generation payments.

Circle to Expand USDC Stablecoin to Australia and APAC Region Through Strategic Partnership

[Oct 2 9:30 AM] Mark Carnegie’s MHC Digital Group is partnering with Circle Internet Financial to expand the distribution of the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) to institutional investors in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic…

MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region

[Oct 1 5:56 PM] Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin.

Circle Signals Plans to Bring USDC to Australia With Venture Capitalist Mark Carnegie

[Oct 1 8:48 AM] Stablecoin giant Circle has signalled its plans to bring its digital currency, USDC, into Australia and beyond with the unveiling of a partnership with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie's MHC Digital Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.

Robinhood, Revolut eye entry into stablecoin market — Report

[Sep 26 8:44 PM] Both Robinhood and Revolut are reportedly considering issuing their own stablecoins as the industry continues to expand.

Vitalik Buterin endorses Celo for beating Tron in stablecoin addresses

[Sep 25 9:11 AM] Vitalik Buterin noted that Celo’s second L2 testnet, Alfajores, will be upgraded to Ethereum L2 on Sept. 26.

USDC issuer Circle launches onchain compliance platform 

[Sep 24 5:54 PM] It's an important step toward winning the tokenized RWA market as Circle continues to vye with stablecoin leader Tether.

Crypto Biz: Circle prepares to debut on Wall Street

[Sep 20 9:00 PM] Stablecoin issuer Circle is moving forward with its public offering debut and plans to shift its headquarters to Wall Street in 2025.