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Goldman Sachs, Citi among banks said to commit $270 million to stablecoin venture
Goldman, Citi and other banks reportedly committed $270M to Project Faro, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issuer targeting a 2027 launch.
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NOWPayments + Glassnode: Stablecoins in Commerce
Glassnode and NOWPayments compare how USDT and USDC move onchain versus how merchants are paid, informing which coins and networks to accept. Sponsored-report risk is worth noting.
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Visa Adds Monad to Stablecoin Settlement: The Block
Visa adds Monad to its seven-day stablecoin settlement model, extending institutional settlement beyond the banking week.
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Will stablecoins survive once the banks catch up?
Essay arguing stablecoins must find lasting advantage once banks converge, from a former Lloyds banking COO.
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PNC Bank Lets Corporate Clients Accept USDC Payments in New Coinbase-Powered Pilot
PNC lets corporate clients take USDC and receive dollar deposits via a Coinbase-run pilot; a bank pilot announcement.
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The $2.85B Binance hackers lost shows why the UK needs stablecoin freeze rules
Argues the UK should make stablecoin freeze rules a listing condition, citing the Binance hack as proof freezes work.
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Stablecoin Supply Stalls as Payment Volume Jumps 45%, Signaling Broader Real-World Use
Stablecoin supply has stalled while payment volume rose 45%, suggesting real-world use is growing.
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Stablecoin growth has stalled. The payments boom hasn't
Stablecoin supply has stalled even as payments activity surges, a useful divergence to watch, with Circle earnings as the example.
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Bridge’s OCC Approval Opens Path to Federal Stablecoin Trust Bank
Bridge received OCC approval for a federal stablecoin trust bank, requiring $45M minimum capital, though it does not replace GENIUS Act issuer approval.
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Sky TVL Falls 15% in a Week as USDS Supply Contracts
Sky's TVL fell 15% in a week as USDS supply contracted to $5.59 billion, with governance holding the savings rate at 3.80%.
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OKX Warns MEXC Users of Deposit Freezes Ahead of FinCEN Cutoff
OKX's CEO says FinCEN special measures against MEXC are being treated like sanctions, with some MEXC users reporting USDT deposits held for review.
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US Sanctions Eight Canadian Money Firms Over Alleged Iran Crypto Links
OFAC sanctioned eight Canadian money firms over alleged Iran crypto links and listed six Tron addresses, freezing covered assets.
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The crypto industry has found new ways to grow. Making money from them is another story
Coinbase, Robinhood and Circle are diversifying into stablecoins, payments and prediction markets, but earnings show cyclical exposure persists.
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Nigeria sets new crypto licensing rules, bans algorithmic stablecoins
Nigeria banned algorithmic stablecoins and set reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers under new licensing rules.
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Now Requires Offshore Stablecoin Issuers to License Locally
Nigeria's central bank now requires offshore stablecoin issuers serving Nigerians to incorporate locally, hold 10-15B naira capital and add 2% reserves.
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Nigeria’s central bank introduces stablecoin licensing rules, bans algorithmic versions
Nigeria's central bank requires local licenses for stablecoin issuers and bans algorithmic stablecoins.
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Trump-backed World Liberty Financial plans token buyback after 66% year-to-date slide
World Liberty Financial plans a token buyback, possibly funded by USD1 stablecoin reserve fees, after a 66% year-to-date slide.
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If Crypto Can Be Frozen, Is It Yours?
After a $6.43B Binance hack, Tether and Circle froze most stolen stablecoins within an hour and Arbitrum's council moved the hacker's ether, raising questions about who controls frozen crypto.
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Paraguay USDT Offers Show 13% Premium After Ueno Closure
USDT trades in Paraguay show a 13% premium on Bybit after the Ueno closure, as the central bank prepares deposit guarantees.
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France budget rejection sidelines stablecoin tax, wallet reporting
France's budget rejection drops the stablecoin tax and self-custody wallet reporting amendments, though they could return in the Senate.
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Circle’s ARC token sale lifts earnings as lower yields weigh on USDC income
Circle's ARC token sale lifts earnings, but lower yields are squeezing USDC income and the company is pushing payments fees and staking to diversify.
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Stripe Lets US Businesses Send Stablecoins to Wallets in 160-Plus Markets
Stripe's public preview lets US businesses send USDC and Open USD to wallets in 160+ markets, excluding New York businesses.
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Circle Beats Q3 Estimates on Arc Token Sale, Cuts 5% of Staff
Circle's Q3 revenue rose 17% to $865M, helped by a $182M ARC token presale, while USDC reserve interest slipped and 5% of staff were cut.
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Circle (CRCL) Cuts About 5% of Workforce as Q3 Revenue Hits $865M
Circle cut about 5% of staff while Q3 revenue rose 17% to $865 million, with a $9.1 million restructuring charge.
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Circle Cuts About 5% of Its Workforce in Quarter Lifted by ARC Token Presale
Circle cut about 5% of staff in a quarter with revenue up 17% to $865M on ARC presale; the fuller version of the same story as 5609.
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Circle beats earnings and revenue estimates on soaring USDC transaction volume
Circle beat third-quarter estimates on rising USDC transaction volume.
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monetary blueprint #14: the off switch
Weekly regulatory roundup: OCC stablecoin rule, Binance freeze, MiCA's first major token, and Q3 crypto earnings from regulated firms.
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Circle Payments Network Reaches $41.3 Billion Annualized Volume in Q3
Circle Payments Network hit $41.3B annualized Q3 volume and Circle retained 52.4% of revenue; pending Tazapay deal would deepen payouts.
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U.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange to list bitcoin and Tether’s USDT in December
Sanctioned Moscow Exchange plans to list bitcoin and USDT in December, a notable sanctions-policy story given Tether's wallet freezes.
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Tether Holds 150,000 Bitcoin, CEO Says—About 50,000 More Than Its Reserve Report Shows
Tether's CEO claims about 150,000 BTC, well above the 100,060 implied by its Q3 reserve report, a significant gap for a major stablecoin issuer.