The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed legislative amendments to the Payment Services Act that would introduce strict new rules for stablecoin issuers. Under the proposed framework, issuers operating…
The European Central Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to user privacy for a prospective digital euro, even as private sector crypto initiatives forge ahead across the continent. Financial app Revolut…
Crypto card spending has surged past $1 billion, driven by an increasing shift toward dollar-backed stablecoins for everyday consumer purchases. Data from Paymentscan, cited by venture capital firm a16z, reveals…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed comprehensive federal definitions outlining the issuance of U.S. stablecoins and specifying which entities fall under the mandate of the Guiding and Establishing…
Japanese stablecoin issuer JPYC Inc. announced Wednesday that it has raised a total of 6 billion yen ($38 million) following the conclusion of its extended Series B financing round. The…
Japanese convenience store giant Lawson is set to launch a pilot program allowing customers to complete transactions using stablecoins. A report from Nikkei indicates that the trial will take place…
The Taiwanese legislature has officially passed a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry, introducing strict licensing requirements and severe criminal penalties for non-compliance. The Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual…
The Japan Financial Services Agency has officially greenlit Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, for usage within the country. This regulatory clearance grants the token formal entry into one of Asia's most…
Global payments giant MoneyGram has launched its own native U.S. dollar stablecoin, MGUSD, placing its proprietary digital currency at the heart of a financial network serving more than 60 million…
The Government of Georgia has partnered with Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company, to launch a new stablecoin tied to the national currency, the Georgian Lari. Announced on Monday,…