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What Are Tokenized Deposits and Why Are Banks Adopting Them?
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (515+ words) Banks are increasingly turning to tokenized deposits as they adopt blockchain technology to improve how money moves through the financial system. A new report from Arkham Intelligence says regulated banks are creating digital versions of customer deposits that stay on…...
Coinbase backs new stablecoin venture, renegotiates deal with Circle
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (448+ words) The exchange joined the Open USD consortium alongside Stripe, Black Rock, and Visa, putting its $908 million revenue relationship with Circle on notice Coinbase signed on as a launch partner in the Open USD consortium, a 140-plus member stablecoin initiative that…...
Tether Freezes Over 100 Crypto Wallets After US Treasury Targets ISIS-K and Cartel Network
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (540+ words) The U. S. Treasury has expanded its campaign against terrorist financing through cryptocurrency, sanctioning 134 digital addresses linked to ISIS-K and prompting Tether to freeze more than 100 accounts associated with the network. The latest designation highlights how U. S. authorities are extending sanctions beyond individuals…...
Revolut to Remove USDT for 50 Million Users Ahead of August Deadline | MEXC News
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (917+ words) A major shift is underway in Europe's digital finance sector as leading fintech company Revolut prepares to remove support for Tether's USDT stablecoin for its approximately 50 million users worldwide. According to the announcement, customers holding USDT will be given until…...
Circle Issues $64. 5 Billion in USDC on Solana in 2025, Data Shows | Solana Stablecoins | Crypto Rank. io
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (442+ words) Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has issued $64. 53 billion worth of USDC on the Solana blockchain so far this year, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Onchain Lens. The figure underscores Solana's growing role as a major settlement…...
Bank for International Settlements argues stablecoins need central bank support to function
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (393+ words) Bitget Bank for International Settlements argues stablecoins need central bank support to function The Bank for International Settlements published its Annual Economic Report on June 23, with a dedicated chapter arguing that stablecoins lack the fundamental monetary properties required to function…...
Sanctioned Russian Stablecoin A7 A5 Inflates Volume Claims as On-Chain Data Shows Steep Decline
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (643+ words) A7 A5 says it processes billions. Blockchain analytics firms say the numbers don't add up. The sanctioned ruble-backed stablecoin has been insisting that major crypto data providers are underreporting its true trading activity. When you cross-check the claim against on-chain flows, however,…...
Open USD vs USDC: Will Yield Sharing Break the Moat?
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (1557+ words) Saturday, Jul 04, 2026 Stablecoin economics are having a moment. Open USD just walked in with a new playbook that hands reserve yield back to partners, not just the issuer. If you care about payments, De Fi liquidity, or treasury strategy, this…...
A New Stablecoin Is Taking Aim at Circle's USDC. Here's What Investors Need to Know.
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (550+ words) Open USD's revenue-sharing model is exciting, and it might be able to take market share from Circle's USDC. Don't underestimate Circle's first-mover advantage -- its regulatory progress and payment network will be hard to shake. There's a new stablecoin in town…...
A New Stablecoin Is Taking Aim at Circle's USDC. Here's What Investors Need to Know. - AOL
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (556+ words) Open USD's revenue-sharing model is exciting, and it might be able to take market share from Circle's USDC. Don't underestimate Circle's first-mover advantage -- its regulatory progress and payment network will be hard to shake. 10 stocks we like better than Circle…...