Tx launches USTX stablecoin to pull RWA liquidity onto its chain
The Brale-issued token can be minted with USDC from eight networks and is designed to settle tokenized stocks and other assets on tx.
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XT Exchange: A Gateway to a Wider Financial World
One XT Exchange balance now reaches crypto markets, equity price exposure, everyday payments, and event outcomes, and each destination is described for what it is. Consider a single USDT balance sitting in…
BeInCryptoRipple CLO Ends Speculation over What's Next for Stablecoin Regulation
Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty draws a line under US stablecoin rules, forcing a regulatory compromise on self-custody and P2P.
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French MPs back crypto tax, and stablecoin swaps take the hit
The October 16 first-reading votes advance a proposal covering MiCA e-money tokens, with a January 2027 start conditional on enactment. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and…
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Binance opens free AI trading, yet user liability remains 100%
Standard includes 250,000 monthly usage credits and live deployment, while users must approve workflows and supply trading funds. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to…
Whale loses $469,000 in hours on Hyperliquid, yet re-enters with $16M ETH short bet
The unknown trader realized about $469,000 in losses before fees overnight, then added another 1,126 ETH of shorts. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to…
Kraken’s opt-in European wallet can expose spot holdings to futures losses
After eligible EEA Kraken Pro users opt in, default cross margin can draw on their full eligible balance, including qualifying Earn holdings. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that…
Visa, Mesh partner to enable crypto spending at 175M merchant locations
Mesh will connect crypto and stablecoin wallets to Visa’s global payment network, allowing users to spend digital assets without a separate card.
Mastercard Brings Its Fraud-Fighting Tools to Stablecoin Payments
Unveiled at Money20/20, the API-based tool combines payment and blockchain intelligence to flag fraud, scams and sanctions exposure before funds move on-chain.
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Mastercard launches stablecoin risk screening for banks and payment providers
The new service combines payment data and blockchain analytics to help banks detect suspicious stablecoin transactions before settlement.
Tether loses nearly $5 billion across crypto exchanges as USDC and RLUSD rivals pay to win liquidity
Crystal’s selected cohort cut USDT balances in Q3, while Allium assigns it 84% of January–September 2026 classified payment value. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what…
Mesh taps Visa to let users spend crypto without a separate card
Mesh and Visa will let users spend crypto and stablecoin balances from wallet apps, with no need to sell or transfer assets first.
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Mastercard unveils Stablecoin Security tool to screen payments for fraud and sanctions risks
Mastercard unveiled Stablecoin Security, a risk screening service launching in North America before planned global availability in 2027.
Upbit’s Weekly Trading Volume Falls 15% as South Korean Crypto Activity Slows Down
Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, reported a 15.5% weekly volume drop to 8.35 trillion won. XRP outpaced Bitcoin and USDT as Korean traders favored the token amid cooling activity. Lower volume…
Aave’s proposed USAT gateway could cut off the return swap after a deposit
GHO would remain transferable, while a return swap, withdrawal of USAT and issuer redemption would each face separate conditions. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what…
Binance’s SOXL mark fell 5.9% despite a 3% price band. Here’s why
A moving weekend index helps explain how a 5.9% opening-to-low mark decline coexisted with minute-close mark/index gaps below 3%. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what…
Circle removes USDC redemption surcharges as Express keeps its 0.05% fee
Existing Mint customers switch at their next billing period on or after that date; Express still costs 0.05% before conditional credits. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter…
World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin sheds $400M in market cap in two weeks
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin saw its market cap decrease more than $400 million over two weeks of large redemptions on Ethereum and BNB Chain.
XRP holders can now earn fees from Kraken’s DeFi customers, but there is a catch
Sentora’s Firelight coverage pays premiums from vault yield, while FXRP providers’ shared backing can absorb validated losses after a stablecoin buffer. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter…
France advances stablecoin tax, eyes self-custodial wallets and exit tax proposals
France’s National Assembly adopted a crypto tax amendment targeting certain stablecoin swaps, while separate proposals on exit taxes and self-custodial wallet reporting remain under consideration.
Stablecoin supply reaches a new all-time high
Combined supply of the top dollar stablecoins passed $180 billion.
Lawmakers advance stablecoin bill in committee
The bill sets reserve and audit rules for dollar-backed tokens.
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Cardano Stablecoin Market Tops $70 Million As USDC Dominates Supply
TL;DR: Stablecoins issued or circulating on Cardano reached roughly $70.2 million in DefiLlama’s October 18 snapshot, up about 31% over 30 days. USDC represents nearly two-thirds of that total. Cardano’s stablecoin market…
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Cross River Bank Adds Ripple’s RLUSD To Its Payment Infrastructure
TL;DR: Cross River Bank announced an integration of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin into its Core Operating System on October 15. The bank aims to give fintech customers access to blockchain settlement alongside conventional…
Two Aave stablecoin backstops shrank $12.4 million as reward rates rose
Two tracked Ethereum V3 Umbrella stakes fell 9.7%, while their implied annualized reward run rate stayed near $2 million. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what…
Banks Hold a Lever Over Stablecoin Adoption, BIS Economists Say
A Bank for International Settlements working paper found that stablecoin growth slows when U.S. banks raise deposit rates, with Circle’s USDC most sensitive.
French Lawmakers Back Stablecoin Tax Change By A Single Vote
TL;DR: French lawmakers approved an amendment to the 2027 budget by 38 votes to 37 that would change how gains are taxed when cryptocurrencies are converted into stablecoins. The proposal is not…
Cardano Stablecoin Offers 50% APR. What's the Catch?
Bodega Market lets users bet on whether RealFi's Cardano stablecoin hits $1 million on Strike Finance, where its vault lists a near-50% APR. The post Cardano Stablecoin Offers 50% APR. What's the…
Tether backs AIsa as strategic investor, completing seed extension round
The round brings AIsa’s total funding to more than $9 million.
Tether Backs AI Startup As Funding Tops $9 Million In Push Toward Autonomous Payments
TL;DR: Stablecoin issuer Tether has participated in a funding round for AI infrastructure startup AIsa, bringing the startup’s cumulative fundraising above $9 million. The company is working on payment and access systems…
TRON moved $2.2 trillion in stablecoins while TRX supply grew for 108 straight days
TRX supply grew on all 108 days from July 1 through October 16 as burns fell short of newly issued rewards. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter…
Tether’s $6.3 Million Deal Raises Questions Over Former Trump Crypto Adviser
TL;DR: Reporting about a consulting arrangement involving Tether and a firm associated with former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines has raised questions about conflicts of interest. Hines’ representatives dispute wrongdoing, and…
Circle’s Allaire says stablecoin issuer looking to enter 40 developing markets: Report
Markets in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East see increasing demand for stablecoins.
Circle Plans Push Into 40 Emerging Markets as Stablecoins Go Mainstream, CEO Says
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters the USDC issuer plans to enter about 40 emerging and developing markets, citing rising demand in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
Stablecoin remittances cost 84% less than traditional transfers, report finds
Borderless.xyz data shows major savings on cross-border business payments, with stablecoin transfers also settling faster than traditional international bank wires.
Coinbase to power stablecoin-backed cards for Marqeta customers
The expanded partnership builds on Marqeta’s work powering Coinbase’s U.S. debit card offering in 2020.
Circle details USDC revenue split, says $819 million went to partners and costs in H1 2026
Circle breaks down its USDC revenue: about $1.4 billion in H1 2026, $819 million to partners and transaction costs, $473 million reinvested.
Japan Megabanks Test First Joint Yen Stablecoin: Where Does XRP Fit?
Japan’s megabanks just tested their own stablecoin, but they can’t seem to escape the shadow of their deep history with XRP.
Visa Direct moves USDC prefunding into commercial production with Inyo Global
Visa Direct has brought USDC prefunding into commercial production with Inyo Global as its first commercial enabler.
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