Coinbase Sets Its Sights on Stablecoin Growth and Onchain Adoption in 2026
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong unveils 2026 focus on stablecoin expansion for payments and onchain adoption via Base, eyeing $1.2T market amid regulatory gains.
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U.S. Congress Sets January 2026 Hearings on Crypto Token Classification and Stablecoin Regulations
US Congress January 2026 hearings tackle SEC CFTC crypto token jurisdiction, stablecoin rules under GENIUS Act; expect clarity for exchanges, issuers amid volatility.
Ripple Positions RLUSD as Bank-Grade Stablecoin in 2026
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin hits $1.33B cap in 2025 with bank oversight, multichain expansion to Base and Optimism, emphasizing compliance and security for institutional payments.
BlackRock's Stablecoin Warning for 2026: Asset Manager Highlights Systemic Financial Risks in 2026 Outlook
BlackRock's 2026 Outlook warns stablecoins enter systemic risk era, eroding EM fiat control with $1T deposit losses; growth to $2T amid GENIUS Act regs.
Streamflow Launches USD+ as Yield-Bearing Stablecoin on Solana
Streamflow launches USD+ on Solana: Treasury-backed stablecoin yields 3.6% APY daily without staking. Explore features, mechanics, and DeFi integration.
Sony Eyes Gaming-Focused Stablecoin to Bridge In-Game Assets and Real-World Value
Sony Bank targets 2026 USD stablecoin launch for PlayStation gaming, anime payments, cutting fees, tokenizing assets for real-world value.
Ripple's and Mastercard's Stablecoin Pilot in 2026: Advancing Credit Card Settlements on XRP Ledger
Ripple and Mastercard's RLUSD pilot on XRP Ledger settles credit card payments in seconds, advancing blockchain in finance as of Jan 2026.
China's e-CNY Launches Interest Payments, Heightening US Stablecoin Concerns Under GENIUS Act
China's e-CNY launches interest payments Jan. 1, 2026; Coinbase exec warns US GENIUS Act stablecoin yield ban risks ceding edge to digital yuan in global finance race.
Upbit Lists Gold-Backed Stablecoin Pairs: Integrating XAUT into South Korean Markets
Upbit launches Tether Gold XAUT trading pairs vs KRW, BTC, USDT on Jan 1, 2026, boosting gold-backed crypto access in South Korea.
Solstice's USX Surpasses $328M TVL and Becomes Largest Native Solana Stablecoin
Solstice's USX hits $328M TVL, and overtakes as the largest native Solana stablecoin with Kamino/Ondo integrations and yield strategies.
Telcoin Launches eUSD: First U.S. Bank-Issued Stablecoin Goes Live on Ethereum and Polygon
Telcoin launches eUSD, first U.S. bank-issued dollar stablecoin on Ethereum and Polygon, minting $10M after Nebraska charter approval.
Trip.com Pilots Stablecoin Payments for Overseas Prepaid Bookings
Trip.com pilots USDT/USDC stablecoin payments for overseas prepaid hotels and flights, offering savings in markets like Vietnam amid China's crypto restrictions.
Binance Launches 20% Yield Promotion on Trump-Linked USD1 Stablecoin
Binance launches 20% yield promo on Trump-linked USD1 stablecoin, boosting market cap by $150M to over $3B amid competition with USDT and USDC.
Kyrgyzstan's National Stablecoin KGST Gets Listed on Binance
Kyrgyzstan's som-backed KGST stablecoin lists on Binance Dec 24, 2025, first CIS nation token. President Zhaparov and CZ hail milestone for digital payments.
European Banks Advance Plans for Shared Euro Stablecoin Launch in 2026
Ten European banks, via Qivalis, plan MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin launch in H2 2026 to enable instant payments and challenge US dollar dominance.
Amplify ETFs Launches First Dedicated Stablecoin and Tokenization Funds
Amplify ETFs launches STBQ and TKNQ, first funds targeting stablecoin payments infrastructure and asset tokenization amid GENIUS Act regulatory clarity.