Browsing: stablecoin

Key insight: The new BNY fund is not a tokenized product; it’s a traditional money market fund designed specifically to hold the cash and Treasury reserves…

Key insights: The Coinbase-BVNK acquisition fell through; Visa launched its second stablecoin pilot on Visa Direct; the Bank of England seeks input on stablecoin restrictions; and…

Fed Governor Stephen Miran on Friday suggested that surging demand for dollar-denominated stablecoins could help push U.S. interest rates lower.In a speech delivered for an audience…

What’s at Stake: President Donald Trump has been pressuring the central bank to lower interest rates for months.Forward Look: Miran, who is on leave from his…

The U.S. cannot assume its early lead in stablecoins will last. Dollar-pegged tokens dominate today, but Japan’s clear regulations and institutional adoption could mean yen stablecoins…

Key insight: Western Union plans to issue its own stablecoin. What’s at stake: The firm hopes to compete against the fintechs that are expanding quickly in the…

Key insight: Paxos and Aleo have launched a stablecoin that includes “privacy” for payroll. What’s at stake: Other fintechs are also targeting stablecoins for payroll, creating competition.  Forward…

BlackRock , a giant in the world of stocks and bonds, is ramping up its efforts to serve the stablecoin market, the company first told CNBC.…

Key insight: Bridge joins Circle, Ripple and Paxos in seeking a regulatory charter to serve customersExpert Quote: “We’ve long believed stablecoins will be a core, regulated…

Key insight: North Dakota is joining Wyoming as states issuing stablecoins. What’s at stake: Fiserv, the state’s partner, is looking to scale its stablecoin platform.Forward look: Hundreds…