Korean banks collaborate on won-linked stablecoin rollout In a major development for South Korea’s digital asset, eight of the country’s leading commercial banks have joined forces to create a consortium aimed at launching a won-linked stablecoin. This... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
JPMorgan, SEC discuss transition of capital markets to public blockchains Three senior JPMorgan executives met with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force to explore how capital markets could transition to public blockchains and how to navigate the... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
GENIUS Act for stablecoins passes through U.S. Senate The U.S. Senate has successfully passed the GENIUS Act with a final vote of 68-30. Both Democrats and Republicans have backed the bill, making it a bipartisan piece of legislation,... Johann Wilfred — 1 month ago
JPMorgan’s ‘JPMD’ trademark hints at Dollar-pegged crypto move JPMorgan Chase has filed a new trademark application for “JPMD,” a digital asset service which has ignited speculations that the U.S. banking giant could be preparing to launch its own... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Arthur Hayes slams stablecoin IPO craze as a ‘bubble’ BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes has issued a sharp warning about the looming surge of stablecoin-related initial public offerings (IPOs), calling it a bubble fueled by hype, overvaluation, and shallow distribution... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Walmart and Amazon reportedly eye stablecoins to power next-gen E-commerce Retail powerhouses Walmart and Amazon are reportedly exploring the launch of their own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, a move that could transform online payments and reshape the financial dynamics of global... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Stablecoins surge toward $250B as crypto market sets new records The digital currency revolution is in full swing, and while Bitcoin and Ethereum often dominate headlines, the real catalyst for widespread adoption may be far more familiar: stablecoins. Pegged to... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Snap election unlikely to deter Korea’s crypto growth South Korea’s cryptocurrency industry stands to gain no matter who wins the upcoming presidential snap election, with both leading candidates pledging pro-crypto policies, including legalizing spot crypto ETFs, easing regulatory... Nazia Saeed — 1 month ago
Hyperliquid launches stablecoin money market Hyperdrive According to Defi trading platform Hyperliquid has launched its stable money market platform called Hyperdrive, according to a thread of X posts on 28 May, 2025. https://twitter.com/hyperdrivedefi/status/1927545422664331367 “Today we launch... Johann Wilfred — 2 months ago
MiCA-compliant EUROP stablecoin goes live on XRP ledger Financial infrastructure provider Schuman Financial has integrated its MiCA-compliant euro-based stablecoin on the XRP ledger called the EUROP stablecoin, according to a press release by Ripple on May 22, 2025.... Johann Wilfred — 2 months ago
