South Korea Tightens Stablecoin Rules Amid Crypto Expansion
South Korea announces stricter 2026 stablecoin rules requiring 100% collateralization and user buybacks, alongside Bitcoin ETF trading.
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Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs Amid Stablecoin Regulatory Shifts
Morgan Stanley launches Bitcoin, Solana ETF filings; Trump-linked firm applies for stablecoin bank charter via GENIUS Act, advancing institutional crypto.
Rain Secures $250M Series C to Accelerate Global Stablecoin Payments Expansion
Rain raises $250M Series C led by ICONIQ, valuing at $1.95B to scale stablecoin payments infrastructure globally amid 38x volume growth.
Ruble-Linked Stablecoin A7A5 Outpaces USDT and USDC in 2025 Growth
Ruble-pegged A7A5 stablecoin surges $89.5B in 2025 supply, eclipsing USDT's $49.6B and USDC's $31.7B growth amid sanctions on Russian backers.
Brale Expands Stablecoin Platform to Algorand Blockchain
As of January 8. 2026, Brale integrates regulated stablecoin issuance with quantum-resistant Algorand, enabling enterprise-compliant minting and management.
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Applies for U.S. Bank Charter to Expand USD1 Stablecoin Operations
Trump-linked WLFI applies for OCC charter to issue $3.3B USD1 stablecoin, seeking federal oversight and institutional expansion.
Noble Announces Crypto Card with Rewards in 2026
Noble launches crypto card for stablecoin rewards: discounts, instant settlements, and programmable incentives enhance Cosmos user reliability.
Senate Banking Committee Advances Clarity Act with Stablecoin Yield Restrictions
Senate Banking Committee schedules Jan 15 Clarity Act markup, debating stablecoin yield restrictions to curb bank competition amid bipartisan crypto bill talks.
Barclays Invests in Ubyx: Pioneering Stablecoin Clearing System
Barclays invests in Ubyx for stablecoin clearing, enabling tokenized money interoperability in regulated finance, first such stake signals digital asset shift.
Jupiter Exchange and Ethena Labs Partner to Launch JupUSD on Solana
Jupiter Exchange launches JupUSD stablecoin with Ethena Labs on Solana, backed by BlackRock's USDtb for 5-10% yields and enhanced DeFi liquidity. Discover the partnership details and implications.
World Liberty Financial Approves Incentives to Boost USD1 Stablecoin Growth and Liquidity
World Liberty Financial approves $120M WLFI treasury incentives for USD1 stablecoin growth, enhancing DeFi liquidity and adoption in Trump-linked crypto ecosystem.
PwC Expands Crypto Services With Stablecoin Focus Amid U.S. Regulatory Clarity
PwC deepens crypto push with stablecoin audits amid GENIUS Act, boosting payment efficiency and tokenization for institutional adoption.
Ethena's ENA Token Unlocked: 171.88 Million Tokens Released
Ethena's ENA token has officially been unlocked as of January 5. 2026, and it has released 171.88 million tokens.
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.
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.