Stablecoins


Policy

U.S. Stablecoin Bill Could Clear Senate Next Week, Proponents Say

Senator Bill Hagerty, who backed the Senate's version of the legislation, predicted the body will "make history" next week by passing the bill.

Senator Bill Hagerty

Policy

Senate's New Stablecoin Draft Doesn't Target Trump's Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach

A legislative draft obtained by CoinDesk shows a marginally revised version despite Democrats citing "major victories" in the Senate negotiation.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins Explained

Stablecoins — a tokenized representation of money on-chain that’s taking over traditional financial rails and underpinning crypto trades. Read about where they started and where they are going.

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Markets

Stablecoins to Go Mainstream in 2025 After U.S. Regulatory Progress: Deutsche Bank

Stablecoins are increasingly becoming strategic assets, and support dollar dominance, the report said.

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Finance

Stablecoins Will Expand Beyond Crypto Trading, Become Part of Mainstream Economy, Citi Predicts

The next five years will likely see stablecoins substitute for some overseas and domestic U.S. currency holdings, according to a Citi Future Finance report.

Citigroup tower in London

Policy

Senate Votes Against Advancing Stablecoin Bill, Delaying Process as Trump Concerns Fester

Last-minute Democrat objections led to a failed vote to move into debate on a top crypto industry legislative priority to regulate dollar-based tokens.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Senate Republicans Making Plea to Get on With Stablecoin Debate

Once-allied Democrats continue to drag their heels on the first big crypto bill, leaving a key vote in doubt as GOP Majority Leader Thune calls for action.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (U.S. Senate video capture)

Finance

Stripe Unveils Payments Products Powered by 'Gale-Force Tailwind' Stablecoins

Stripe has launched a new money management service powered by stablecoins

Stripe

Finance

Visa Doubles Down on Stablecoins With Investment in Blockchain Payments Firm BVNK

The deal follows BVNK's $50 million fundraising round that included Haun Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global.

A Visa card being held to next to a payment terminal. (CardMapr.nl/Unsplash)

Policy

Trump's Crypto Play Fuels Senators' Backlash and Bill to Ban President Memecoins

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy pushed a bill to block presidential coins while Elizabeth Warren described how to get Dems to move forward on stablecoins.

Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Murphy (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)