Stablecoins
Stablecoin flows, issuer updates, and regulatory developments.
Ripple Mints $20M More RLUSD, Circulating Supply Hits $1.53B
Ripple expanded RLUSD supply as the stablecoin sector sees regulatory, product and risk-focused developments.
ProShares Launches GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM) for Stablecoin Reserves
ProShares debuted the first exchange-traded fund structured to serve as a GENIUS Act–compliant reserve vehicle for stablecoin issuers.
Société Générale’s SG‑FORGE launches euro stablecoin EURCV on XRP Ledger
The bank’s digital‑asset arm expanded its euro‑backed token to a third public blockchain, citing regulatory compliance and institutional settlement use cases.
Stripe-owned Bridge Secures Conditional National Trust Banking Charter
The payments firm's stablecoin unit received preliminary regulatory approval to offer stablecoin and digital-asset services under federal oversight.
Bundesbank President Backs Euro Stablecoins and Retail CBDC
Joachim Nagel said euro-denominated stablecoins have merit and reiterated support for a euro retail CBDC as part of Europe’s digital-payments push.
SBI CEO Denies $10B XRP Holdings Claim
SBI Holdings says the reported $10 billion XRP position is inaccurate and misrepresents the company’s exposure.
Precious Metals Rally Faces New Risk as Russia Signals Policy Shift on Stablecoins
Gold and silver have hit record levels, but analysts warn that a shifting global financial backdrop — highlighted by Russia’s reassessment of stablecoin policy — could threaten …
XRP Ledger Activates XLS-85, Extends Native Escrow to All Tokens
The XRPL amendment enables on‑ledger escrow for Trustline tokens and Multi‑Purpose Tokens, opening native conditional settlement for stablecoins and other issued assets.
Federal Reserve proposes new margin framework for crypto derivatives
The Fed recommends treating cryptocurrencies as a distinct asset class and setting new initial margin standards to address crypto market volatility.
OKX Ventures Backs STBL RWA Stablecoin on X Layer with Securitize and Hamilton Lane
OKX Ventures has invested in STBL, a real-world-asset (RWA) backed stablecoin project being developed in partnership with Securitize and Hamilton Lane for deployment on OKX’s Et…
Trump-backed World Liberty announces World Swap forex platform
World Liberty Financial unveiled plans for World Swap, a forex platform built on the USD1 stablecoin, targeting lower fees and expanded access for cross‑border transfers.
Tether Aims to Rank Among Top-10 U.S. Treasury Bill Buyers by 2026
Tether USA CEO Bo Hines says the company will shift allocations from commercial paper to U.S. Treasury bills to support USDT and the new USAT’s growth [1][3].
White House to Host Closed‑Door Summit Between Banks and Crypto Firms on Stablecoins
Officials will discuss stablecoin policy and related disputes that have stalled the CLARITY Act.
Tether Co‑Founder Warns on AUM‑Based Crypto Structures as Tether Invests $150M in Gold.com
William Quigley questioned the sustainability of AUM/“Treasury model” crypto firms on Bloomberg, while Tether announced a $150 million, ~12% stake in Gold.com to expand tokenize…
Circle partners with Polymarket to bring native USDC settlement
Circle will integrate its U.S. dollar stablecoin, USDC, as native settlement on Polymarket to provide direct dollar-denominated payouts and collateral [2].
Tether Makes $100M Strategic Equity Investment in Anchorage Digital
The stablecoin issuer says the investment deepens its relationship with the U.S.-regulated crypto bank [1][2].
House Probe Targets Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial After Reported $500M UAE Stake
Congressional investigators have sought records after reporting that a UAE-linked investor agreed to a roughly $500 million stake in the Trump-linked crypto venture World Libert…
White House sets February deadline to settle $6.6 trillion fight over stablecoin yields
The administration has asked banks and crypto firms to reach agreement on whether platforms may offer rewards on stablecoins, highlighting tensions between digital‑dollar growth…
Fidelity’s FIDD Stablecoin Goes Live on Ethereum Under Federal Framework
Fidelity Digital Assets launched FIDD, a dollar-backed stablecoin, on February 4, 2026, operating within a federal framework and now transferable on Ethereum.
BBVA Becomes 12th Member of Qivalis as Banks Push for Euro Stablecoin
Spain’s BBVA joins an Amsterdam-based consortium of European banks seeking to issue a euro-pegged stablecoin to rival US issuers.
Tether scales back $20B fundraising bid amid valuation concerns
Reports say Tether has revised or abandoned plans to raise up to $20 billion after investor pushback over an implied near-$500 billion valuation.
Opera Shares Jump 17% After MiniPay Adds Tether’s USDT and Tether Gold
Opera’s stock rose sharply after the browser firm expanded support for Tether tokens in its MiniPay wallet, which the company says has millions of wallets and processed sizable …
NY prosecutors raise alarm over GENIUS Act on fraud
New York state prosecutors warn the federal stablecoin law may increase fraud risks and weaken victim recovery, singling out stablecoin issuers' incentives not to cooperate with…
Hong Kong to Grant First Stablecoin Licenses in March
HKMA says only a small number of issuers will be approved initially as licensing reviews near completion [1][4].