Hong Kong Misses March 2026 Target for First HKD-Referenced Stablecoin Licenses
Hong Kong misses its March 2026 target for first HKD-referenced stablecoin licenses as HKMA approves zero applications. Full details on the delay and what’s next.
Stablecoin News
Nium Launches Dual-Network Stablecoin Card Issuance Platform for Visa and Mastercard
Nium launches dual-network stablecoin card issuance platform for Visa and Mastercard via single API, letting businesses spend stablecoin balances at merchants worldwide.
First Digital Partners with OpenPayd to Strengthen Fiat Infrastructure for FDUSD Stablecoin
OpenPayd provides First Digital with USD SWIFT and EUR SEPA connectivity to power seamless fiat settlement and on/off-ramping for FDUSD stablecoin.
Bitget Wallet Launches Onchain Payments Matrix
Bitget Wallet launches Onchain Payments Matrix, connecting banks, Visa, Mastercard, blockchains and stablecoins like Tether & Circle for seamless everyday spending and merchant payments.
Datavault AI Launches MUSD: The Mandela Dollar
Datavault AI launches Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a USD-pegged stablecoin for financial inclusion honoring Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
Wirex and Crossmint Announce Stablecoin Card Integration
Wirex and Crossmint announce direct stablecoin card integration, letting fintechs launch compliant cards in days instead of months.
Bitcoin Everlight Opens Phase 3 Presale at $0.0012
Bitcoin Everlight launches Phase 3 presale with BTCL at $0.0012 amid rising stablecoin adoption. Access BTC rewards via easy shard activation starting at $100.
Amulets Launches Early Access to Its Stablecoin-Powered Card for Global Spending
Amulets launches early access to its Solana-based stablecoin-powered card for global spending. Bootstrapped fintech reports 2,000+ MVP users.
BIS Releases New Report on Stablecoin Flows and Spillovers to FX Markets
BIS and IMF reveal stablecoin flows cause 40bp parity deviations, local currency depreciation, and higher dollar funding costs in FX markets. New policy implications detailed.
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Tether Names KPMG as First Full Independent Auditor for USDT Reserves
Tether names KPMG as its first full independent auditor for USDT reserves and hires PwC for internal prep, boosting transparency for the $185B+ stablecoin ahead of potential U.S. expansion.
Simpson Thacher Releases Legal Analysis of OCC’s Proposed Stablecoin Rules
CLS Blue Sky Blog today spotlights Simpson Thacher’s analysis of OCC GENIUS Act stablecoin rules. Key takeaways on 1:1 reserves, no-yield ban & capital standards.
Coinbase Rejects Latest CLARITY Act Draft Over Stablecoin Yield Restrictions
Coinbase rejects latest CLARITY Act draft over stablecoin yield restrictions, sparking Circle stock plunge. Key U.S. crypto regulation update and market fallout.
TRM Labs Partners with Zepz for Safer Stablecoin Remittances
TRM Labs partners with Zepz (WorldRemit/Sendwave) to integrate blockchain intelligence for safer stablecoin remittances via the Sendwave Wallet, empowering migrant communities worldwide.
Delaware Advances State-Level Stablecoin Regulation with SB 19
Delaware advances stablecoin regulation with SB 19, the Delaware Payment Stablecoin Act. New licensing framework aligns with federal GENIUS Act to attract crypto firms.
Ripple Pilots RLUSD Stablecoin in Singapore’s MAS BLOOM Sandbox
Ripple pilots RLUSD stablecoin in Singapore’s MAS BLOOM sandbox with Unloq, using XRP Ledger smart contracts to automate trade finance settlements.