Stablecoins News

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.

The bill enforces 1:1 reserves and risk rules, while granting firms access to Fedwire, FedNow, and ACH systems.

DoorDash reportedly claims stablecoins can trade faster and cheaper than current payment methods.

He warned that redemption frictions can lead to deviations from the $1 peg, limiting their effectiveness in payments.

In a report by CoinDesk, JPMorgan reportedly said that only two or three issues remain to be resolved before the CLARITY Act be tabled in the Senate for discussion.

In a report by CoinDesk, JPMorgan reportedly said that only two or three issues remain to be resolved before the CLARITY Act be tabled in the Senate for discussion.

Drift Protocol said Tether would contribute up to $127.5 million, while other partners are expected to provide around $20 million.

Republican alignment remains the final hurdle, though Scott expects the bill to be resolved by summer.

Tether’s new launch aligns with the CEO's long-term vision that AI agents will need self-custodial wallets in the future.

The American Banking Association stated that yield-bearing stablecoins could pose a risk to community banks, which may face higher costs and reduced lending.

According to the Circle CEO, the company does not get to decide "what is the right path or not," resulting in a "moral quandary" if a private company gets to make such decisions.

In an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, Scott Bessent said the legislation is needed to bring blockchain developers and firms back from overseas markets.

Circle positions USDC within US regulatory discussions, including proposals like the Clarity Act, while distinguishing it from offshore stablecoins such as Tether.

Similar trading patterns have been observed in recent months, including a $1.2 million profit tied to U.S.’ first strike on Iran.

Robinhood saw a busy week after it was selected to support Trump Accounts, and Cathie Wood’s investment firm purchased $13 million worth of HOOD shares on Tuesday.

The White House said its CEA analysis showed limiting stablecoin yield would have only a marginal impact on bank lending.

Aster announced that it's teaming up with World Liberty Financial to launch USD1-settled perpetual futures tied to gold, silver, and crude oil.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott is expected to schedule a markup in the final two weeks of April.

Circle’s mint of a record $3.25 billion USDC on Solana over the past week marks its largest weekly issuance in 2026, according to SolScan data.

Coinbase said it will not take retail deposits or operate as a commercial bank.

Lawmakers are reportedly circulating a revised stablecoin yield proposal to a small group of banking and crypto industry representatives.

Cryptocurrency-backed PACs brought in over $200 million and actively supported crypto industry-friendly lawmakers in the 2024 midterms.

Ripple said the unified platform provides real-time visibility across bank accounts, custody providers, and on-chain wallets.