Why traditional banks must issue stablecoins to maintain their commercial relevance
The entry of commercial banking into the digital asset market represents a paradigm shift in the custody of value. According to the Bank for International...
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HSBC and Anchorpoint obtain the first 2 licenses to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong
by Luis Malavé
The stablecoin issuance in Hong Kong has reached a historic turning point following the granting of operating permits to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial. According to...
White House links stablecoin yields with a 2.1 billion dollar banking impact
by Luis Malavé
According to the recent CEA report published this Wednesday, banning stablecoin yields would only increase bank lending by 2.1 billion dollars. This primary data suggests...
HKMA postpones stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong after missing the March target date
by Luis Malavé
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has postponed the issuance of the first stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong after missing its March target. According to...
The Obsolescence of Swift: Why B2B Stablecoin Payments are Cannibalizing Correspondent Banking
by Luis Malavé
The international settlement system is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by operational efficiency. B2B stablecoin payments have moved beyond being an experimental niche to become...
The evolution towards hybrid stablecoins: The end of purely algorithmic models?
by Luis Malavé
The decentralized finance ecosystem is undergoing a structural metamorphosis where the quest for perfect parity has displaced reckless experimentation. The narrative that once defended purely...
Collateralized vs. algorithmic stablecoins: Which is safer for your investment?
by Luis Malavé
The digital asset industry faces a technical dilemma that defines stablecoin security for professional portfolios. The choice between a tangible physical backing and the mathematical...
FSB warns of stablecoin risks in emerging markets after March 2026 report
by Luis Malavé
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) warned this Tuesday, March 24, about the growing stablecoin risks in emerging markets after publishing its 2025 annual report. According...
Global frictionless payments: The end of the banking toll for SMEs
by Luis Malavé
The current global financial architecture imposes prohibitive barriers that systematically stifle the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide. While transnational corporations negotiate preferential fees,...
Do algorithmic stablecoins Have a Future After the Terra Collapse?
by Luis Malavé
The prevailing narrative in the crypto industry suggests that algorithmic stablecoins disappeared following the systemic collapse of Terra in 2022. However, the current technical evolution...