Tag: Stablecoin
Big Banks Join Crypto: Societe Generale Debuts Dollar Stablecoin
Reading time: < 1 minuteBreaking new ground, Societe Generale is rolling out a dollar-pegged stablecoin, marking the first major bank-backed entry into the fast-growing stablecoin market.
President Lee Fulfills Pledge as South Korea Moves to Legalize Stablecoins
Reading time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has introduced a landmark crypto bill to authorize domestic stablecoin issuance, delivering on President Lee Jae-myung’s campaign promise.
Circle’s IPO Success Highlights Stablecoin Appeal—And Growing Pains
Reading time: < 1 minuteCircle’s 167% first-day pop on the NYSE underscores surging mainstream interest in stablecoins—but also reveals cracks in crypto’s “community-first” ethos.
Stablecoins Could Slash Uber’s Payment Costs
Reading time: < 1 minuteUber’s exploration of stablecoin payments centers on one key advantage: reducing the substantial costs of moving money across borders.
Circle’s Growing Ambitions: IPO Now Targets $1.05B
Reading time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group is making a bold entrance into public markets, increasing its IPO target to $1.05 billion after strong investor interest.
Santander’s Stablecoin Plans Face Industry Pushback
Reading time: < 1 minuteBanco Santander is weighing a foray into stablecoins and retail crypto offerings—but not without resistance from traditional finance players.
$57M USDC Frozen as Court Cracks Down on Alleged LIBRA Fraud
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn a major move against crypto fraud, a US court has frozen $57.65 million in USDC tied to the controversial LIBRA memecoin.
Lee Jae-myung Advocates Won-Based Stablecoin to Address Capital Outflows in South Korea
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn an effort to curb capital outflows and enhance financial sovereignty, South Korea’s Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung, has proposed a stablecoin linked to the Korean won.
US Votes in Favor of Key Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Senate advanced a key cryptocurrency regulation bill on Monday with bipartisan approval, after previously being stalled by unanimous Senate Democrat opposition.
Coinbase Supports Canadian Stablecoin Firm Stablecorp
Reading time: < 1 minuteOn May 13, 2025, Coinbase announced an investment in Stablecorp, a Canadian stablecoin issuer, to enhance access to fiat-backed stablecoins within Canada’s regulatory landscape.
