Browsing: stablecoin

Key insights: A group of European banks are teaming to issue a euro-backed stablecoin. What’s at stake: Most current stablecoins are U.S. dollar-backed, creating pressure on banks…

Key insights: Klarna has issued a stablecoin and extended its gift card scale.  What’s at stake: The Swedish financial institution is looking to build a market in…

Key insight: U.S. Bank’s stablecoin pilot is part of a broader trend in which banks are moving toward tokenized settlement.Supporting data: Stellar supports about 1,000 transactions…

Key insight: ICBA says Bridge’s stablecoin plan violates historic scope of the trust charter.Supporting data: The industry group cites deposit-like business plans and the lack of…

Key insight: The new BNY fund is not a tokenized product; it’s a traditional money market fund designed specifically to hold the cash and Treasury reserves…

Fed Governor Stephen Miran on Friday suggested that surging demand for dollar-denominated stablecoins could help push U.S. interest rates lower.In a speech delivered for an audience…

What’s at Stake: President Donald Trump has been pressuring the central bank to lower interest rates for months.Forward Look: Miran, who is on leave from his…

The U.S. cannot assume its early lead in stablecoins will last. Dollar-pegged tokens dominate today, but Japan’s clear regulations and institutional adoption could mean yen stablecoins…

Key insight: Paxos and Aleo have launched a stablecoin that includes “privacy” for payroll. What’s at stake: Other fintechs are also targeting stablecoins for payroll, creating competition.  Forward…

BlackRock , a giant in the world of stocks and bonds, is ramping up its efforts to serve the stablecoin market, the company first told CNBC.…