Stablecoins News

Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Ji Kim said the launch demonstrates the impact of the GENIUS Act regulatory framework.

Hayes holds until AI capex credit runs dry or AOC's 2028 traction pushes investors to take chips off the table.

JPMorgan’s Kinexys and BNY Mellon’s tokenized deposit systems reflect a growing push by banks to keep institutional money on-chain.

An AI agent produced a SpaceX IPO memo with valuation and debt analysis, versus Bloomberg terminals, which cost $24,000 annually.

CEO Paolo Ardoino said SoftBank, which helped build XXI as an early-stage company, has provided “credibility, perspective, and discipline.”

Ripple, Kraken, and Custodia could expect a friendlier Fed after former Electric Capital adviser Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn in as chair this week.

Bernstein’s $190 target implies roughly 67% upside from Circle’s Friday closing price of $114 as stablecoin adoption continues to grow.

Traders on Polymarket have increased the odds of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 68%, as Alex Thorn called the markup “fireworks”.

Galaxy Digital CEO expects Bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of this year, while remaining bearish on whether gold could outperform Bitcoin.

President Donald Trump’s family trust disclosed nearly 50 trades across crypto-linked companies during the first quarter of 2026.

Coinbase shares climbed nearly 10% to a three-month high after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act and Bitcoin’s price crossed $82,000.

Patrick Witt also called out Democratic opposition and referenced Senator Elizabeth Warren in comments ahead of the markup.

American Bankers Association members have sent more than 8,000 letters calling for a tighter standard since Friday.

The Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold its CLARITY Act markup hearing on Thursday.

The bill stems from a Tillis-Alsobrooks compromise barring stablecoin issuers and affiliated crypto firms from paying interest.

Shares of Circle and Coinbase declined Tuesday morning despite receiving multiple Wall Street price target increases tied to stablecoin growth expectations.

Lawmakers have until the end of Tuesday evening to submit amendments to the proposed legislation on the crypto market structure.

Crypto industry leaders, including Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone, blasted the banking sector for trying to push for last-minute carve-outs.

Circle’s net income fell 15% year-over-year despite revenue growing 20%, as operating expenses surged 76% to $242 million.

Stablecoin transfers on the SUI network exceeded $1 trillion, accelerating adoption, according to SUIG’s earnings call for first-quarter.

Santiment noted that traders should watch for Tether flows returning to exchanges, which could signal fresh buying pressure across crypto markets.

Banking associations are lobbying senators to enforce stablecoin legislation because current proposals could prompt depositors to withdraw from traditional banks.

The Senate Banking Committee is reportedly preparing to hold a markup for the CLARITY Act as soon as next week, with draft text already circulating among industry participants.

Bitwise announced on Thursday it will take over management of the $267 million Superstate Crypto Carry Fund starting June 1.

Zach Witkoff echoes Tether CEO’s “trillions of agents” vision for future crypto transactions.

The debate has been influenced by concerns over President Donald Trump’s crypto-related business interests.

The fresh outcry follows the Senators. Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks’s new bipartisan consensus last week to advance the CLARITY Act ahead of a likely markup next week.

Circle’s proposal ties into the GENIUS Act, with broader crypto regulation under the CLARITY Act, which is still facing delays as lawmakers continue discussions.

Coinbase cuts jobs amid bear market, aiming for leaner teams and faster, high-impact operations

Bitcoin held above $80,000, nearing the $82,000 ETF cost basis, while analysts like PlanC pointed to a cycle that began at $16,000 and could extend beyond $250,000.

Coinbase Ventures will invest in Kemet, signaling a long-term push to strengthen its institutional trading ecosystem and “everything exchange” vision.

White House advisor Patrick Witt said Section 1960 is the final major hurdle in passing the CLARITY Act, but shall be resolved “very soon.”

Senate markup could reportedly happen as early as mid-May, with the remaining DeFi provisions to be ironed out in the coming weeks.

USDPT's architecture is based on Fireblocks' custody platform, Dynamic's integrated wallet, and TRES' financial tools.

The report stated that sanctioned-linked transfers through Nobitex reach between $68 million and $366 million, while Iran's crypto sector nears $8 billion.

From child actor to Tether co-founder, Brock Pierce’s past draws fresh attention amid USDT questions.

The Blockchain Association and Digital Chamber said the deal advances crypto policy while balancing innovation and consumer protection.

Tether reported $1.04 billion in profit for the first quarter of 2026, its most detailed earnings disclosure to date.

Tether proposed that Twenty One Capital acquire Strike, a Bitcoin payments platform founded by the same CEO leading the buyer.

The collaboration reflects a broader shift toward multi-chain infrastructure as digital asset usage moves into mainstream financial systems.

Analysts warn that political divisions and unresolved issues could still delay the CLARITY Act, raising risks of broader fallout if the bill fails ahead of midterm elections.

After the cyberattack, Aave launched a rescue plan, ‘Defi United,’ in which TRON CEO Justin Sun and other industry leaders participated.

Atkins said overlapping oversight between the SEC and CFTC historically created confusion for crypto firms, complicating compliance and regulatory clarity.

At Bitcoin Conference 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis said the Senate Banking Committee will move to mark up the CLARITY Act in May after missing an April target.

On-chain analyst Darkfost linked BTC’s drop from $80,000 to heavy derivatives selling, including $1.2 billion in hourly volume on Binance.

North America ranks second in stablecoin payment activity, with usage expanding across both cross-border and domestic transactions, while Asia leads.

Tether coordinated with US authorities to freeze USDT held across two addresses on Justin Sun-backed TRON, marking one of the largest stablecoin-related enforcement actions.

Tether confirmed it froze more than $344 million in USDT across two Tron wallets in coordination with U.S. authorities.

Coinbase said the launch of tGBP is a part of its international strategy to expand into locally denominated tokens outside the U.S. dollar.

Freedom Capital put a price target of $120 on the stock, implying a potential upside of 20%, lower than the consensus estimate of $128.