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.
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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.
BC Card Completes Stablecoin Payment Pilot in South Korea
South Korea's BC Card completes stablecoin pilot: Foreign users pay local merchants via digital prepaid cards, paving way for regulated cross-border payments in Asia.
Shift4 Launches Stablecoin Settlement Platform with Polygon Integration for 24/7 Merchant Payouts
Shift4 launches 24/7 stablecoin settlements on Polygon for merchants, enabling instant USDC/USDT payouts with low costs and no banking delays.
TradingStrategy.ai Releases December 2025 Stablecoin Vaults Report
TradingStrategy.ai's Dec 2025 report ranks 1,341 top stablecoin vaults by TVL/yield for USDC, USDT, EURC; USDC leads at $3B TVL.
Japanese Stablecoin Innovation Challenge Announced by Crypto Asset Community
CAC announces Japanese Stablecoin Innovation Challenge for JPYC yen-pegged stablecoin business ideas contest to boost regulated digital finance.