Stablecoins

A new protocol aims to redefine stablecoins as programmable assets for AI agents, much like the U.S. government establishes dollar-based rules. In the same week that the Senate passed the GENIUS Act to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins, MAITRIX, a decentralized finance protocol focused on AI-...

The U.S. Senate's passage of the GENIUS Act marks a watershed moment for stablecoins, offering long-awaited regulatory clarity that could unlock trillions in institutional capital. Industry leaders hailed the bipartisan vote as a breakthrough for financial innovation, with fintechs and banks now...

In a significant development, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act on Tuesday, a bill establishing the country’s first regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins.  Prominent names tied to the cryptocurrency industry soon took to social media to celebrate the passage. What happened:...

A senior executive at Franklin Templeton has raised alarm that the European Union may fall behind in the global digital asset race as the pace of crypto regulation across the continent remains sluggish. Speaking at the DigiAssets 2025 event, Catriona Kellas, International Legal Lead for Digital...

Christopher Perkins, President of CoinFund and a former Wall Street executive, believes the next chapter of crypto adoption hinges on clarity—regulatory, technological, and strategic. In an interview with Benzinga, Perkins discussed everything from AI-powered networks to staking yields, tokenized...

Digital assets are displaying resilience amid geopolitical volatility, posting $1.9 billion in net inflows for the week ending June 14, according to Coinshares. This surge brings cumulative year-to-date inflows to $13.2 billion, setting a new annual record for the sector. "Digital assets remained...

Stablecoins are poised to become the default digital cash for the Internet. According to a Bernstein research note published Monday, the proposed Stablecoin GENIUS Act could establish the United States as the global epicenter of stablecoins. The legislation, officially named the Guiding and...

Palmer Luckey, the founder of defense technology startup Anduril Industries, has reportedly backed a cryptocurrency-friendly banking startup that aims to revolutionize the financial sector. What Happened: Luckey is backing a budding financial firm that aims to provide “...

A more favorable regulatory outlook in the U.S. is prompting a wave of crypto companies to pursue public listings and attracting increased venture capital activity, according to a recent research note from JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM). Analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou pointed to the Senate's progress...

Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has proposed converting $100 million worth of (CRYPTO: ADA) from the protocol's treasury into a mix of stablecoins and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The move, if implemented, would mark a significant step toward addressing the network's low stablecoin liquidity and...

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong said Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may emerge as the world's new reserve currency, pointing to mounting global deficits and rising economic uncertainty as catalysts for a shift away from fiat systems. Armstrong said that Bitcoin could evolve into the world’s...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that dollar-pegged stablecoins could reach a market capitalization of $2 trillion and beyond as the stablecoin bill advanced in the Senate. What happened: During a testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Bessent underscored the Trump...

Analysts at Bernstein say that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is emerging as the foundational layer for real-world financial applications such as stablecoins and tokenization and developments that signal a turning point for public blockchain utility and value. In their latest note, Bernstein analysts wrote...

Tarun Anand, KPMG’s Blockchain and Digital Asset Consultant, said stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization and decentralized physical infrastructure networks will be the key cryptocurrency narratives to watch out for in the next few years. What Happened: In an exclusive chat with Benzinga...

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) shares are climbing again Friday after the stock soared on its first day of trading on Thursday. The stock opened at around $69 and soared as high as $100 during the session, closing at $83.23, for a 168% gain from the IPO price.  What To...