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Redemption Is a Stablecoin Feature That Nobody Is Selling
Stablecoin supply fell $6.7B in a week, the steepest drop since Terra, and nothing broke. Why redemption at par is the industry’s untold selling point.
NZD Stablecoin Rules: FMA Consults on Class Designation
New Zealand's FMA opened a consultation on 9 November 2026 on a class designation that would take qualifying NZD-referenced and NZD-backed payment stablecoins outside the FMC Act. Conditions, the NZDD precedent, and how the proposal compares with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Nigeria.
CBN Stablecoin Capital Rules: N15bn for Dollar Issuers
Nigeria's CBN set N15bn paid-up capital for foreign-currency stablecoin issuers and N10bn for naira Class 1 under Nov 2026 non-security VA rules. Class 1 vs Class 2, the algorithmic ban, 100%+2% reserves, and what it means for dollar stablecoin distribution.
Stablecoins Do Not Drain Bank Deposits, but They Change What Those Deposits Cost
Learn why stablecoin purchases return to banks as issuer deposits, how that raises funding costs and loan pricing, and what the BIS modelling does not prove.
Bitget USDT Withdrawals Resume After $463M Outflow, Reserves at 131%
Bitget USDT withdrawals resume Sept 30, 2026 at 08:00 UTC on ETH, BSC, Solana, and Tron after the Sept 24 breach. PoR shows 131% overall; USDT 107%.
PYUSD vs USDC 2026: Rewards, Chains, Fees, Risk
Stablecoin Insider compares PayPal USD (PYUSD) and Circle's USDC on supply, chains, holder rewards, mint and redemption fees and OCC and MiCA licensing. Fees read from vendor pages on 10 November 2026.
Best Smart Contract Audit Firms for Stablecoin Businesses
Six security firms compared on what you actually buy, a review, a proof, a crowd or a payout. Named stablecoin work, methods, pricing and what no audit guarantees.
Top-7 USDT Payment Gateways in Late 2026
Discover the best USDT payment gateways for late 2026. Compare 7 providers by networks, fees and settlement now that Tron is no longer the cheapest option.
RedotPay Alternatives 2026: Card Fees, FX, Cashback
Stablecoin Insider compares six RedotPay alternatives on card cost, FX, cashback and licensing. Fees read from vendor pages on 9 November 2026.
Coinbase OCC Trust Charter: Federal Custody Bank Goes Live
The OCC gave Coinbase National Trust Company final approval on 6 November 2026. What the custody-only charter allows, its $60 million capital and 180-day liquidity conditions, why it does not cover stablecoin issuance, and how it compares with Circle and Ripple.
PNC USDC Payments: Coinbase-Powered Pilot for Corporates
On 9 November 2026 PNC Bank began a pilot letting eligible corporate and institutional clients receive USDC on Ethereum, converted 1-to-1 to US dollars via Coinbase Payment products. What it covers, who qualifies, and how it compares.
CBN Stablecoin Capital Rules: N15bn for Dollar Issuers
Nigeria's CBN set N15bn paid-up capital for foreign-currency stablecoin issuers and N10bn for naira Class 1 under Nov 2026 non-security VA rules. Class 1 vs Class 2, the algorithmic ban, 100%+2% reserves, and what it means for dollar stablecoin distribution.
National Trust Charter vs Bank vs State Trust for Issuers
Ripple and Circle picked OCC national trust charters. Stablecoin Insider compares that route with a full-service bank charter and a state trust charter for stablecoin issuers: who can issue, deposit insurance, capital, preemption, the $10 billion state cap and timing, from OCC and statute text.
What Is ERC-7984? Confidential Stablecoins Explained
ERC-7984 is the draft Ethereum standard for confidential tokens. Stablecoin Insider explains how Zama's wrapper turns USDC into encrypted balances, what Raycash launched on 9 Nov 2026, what stays public and how freezes still apply.
Best Ways to Pay International Teams: Contractors and Employees
Separate employees from international contractors before choosing software or a payment rail.
Can You Still Earn Yield on Stablecoins After the OCC's GENIUS Act Rule?
Learn how stablecoin yield works after the OCC's GENIUS Act final rule, which routes survive, and what changes in January 2027.
Do Agent Payments Need Their Own Compliance Process?
The obligations do not change for machine payers. Sanctions screening has no small-payment relief and the EU Travel Rule threshold is zero.
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New Report: Money Moves East - The Stablecoin Corridors in Asia in 2026
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