Ethereum sees record $8T stablecoin transfer volume in Q4 2025
$8 trillion in stablecoin transfers moved across Ethereum in the fourth quarter of 2025, a record that nearly doubled the roughly $4 trillion processed in Q2 2025. The…
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are a core part of crypto liquidity, payments and settlement. This archive covers USDT, USDC, issuers, reserves, regulation, payment integrations, exchange liquidity and adoption across DeFi and centralized platforms. The focus is on developments that affect trust, market plumbing and real-world usage.
Why this topic matters
Stablecoin coverage follows fiat-backed tokens, reserve transparency, issuer regulation, bank adoption, cross-border payments, DeFi liquidity and settlement infrastructure. The hub is especially relevant where payments, regulation and market liquidity overlap.
Common questions
What are stablecoins used for?
Trading liquidity, payments, settlement, DeFi collateral, remittances and access to dollar-denominated digital value.
Why do reserves matter?
Reserve quality and transparency affect confidence, redemption risk and regulatory scrutiny.
Which stablecoins does TCP follow?
Coverage commonly includes USDT, USDC, issuer activity, bank pilots, regulation and payment adoption.
FDIC Proposes First Rule for Banks Under GENIUS Act Regarding Stablecoin Issuance
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has officially initiated the rulemaking process to establish the first stablecoin regulation stemming from the GENIUS Act. Acting…
Visa Launches Stablecoin Advisory As Market Tops 300 Billion Dollars
Visa officially inaugurated its new advisory practice focused on stable assets to guide financial institutions amidst the sector’s growing interest. Carl Rutstein, global head…
Stablecoins get backing from cross-party UK lawmakers urging pro-innovation Rules
Stablecoins have won explicit backing from cross‑party UK lawmakers who urged pro‑innovation rules to govern their use and development. The move signals parliamentary support…
Binance Integrates Trump’s USD1 Stablecoin and Replaces BUSD Reserves
In a strategic move that redefines its trading infrastructure, crypto giant Binance has announced a massive expansion of USD1 usage within its global platform.…
OSL Group and Anchorage Launch USDGO: New U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin for Payments
OSL Group has formalized its strategic alliance with Anchorage Digital to issue USDGO, a new financial tool designed to transform cross-border payments. Kevin Cui,…
Coinbase UK CEO predicts stablecoins will enter mainstream payment infrastructure by 2026
The CEO of Coinbase UK predicted that stablecoins will be integrated into mainstream payment infrastructure by 2026, signaling an expected shift in how digital…
Kyrgyzstan Launches USDKG: Gold-Backed Stablecoin with $50 Million Initial Issuance
The Kyrgyz Republic has marked a historic milestone in Central Asia with the official launch of USDKG, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S.…
Tether’s USDT gains regulatory recognition as Fiat-Referenced token in Abu Dhabi global market
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) designated Tether’s USDT as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token (AFRT), authorizing regulated ADGM entities to use…
StableChain Launches Mainnet With USDT Gas After $28 Million Investment
The digital payments ecosystem has taken a significant evolutionary step this week, as the StableChain launch marks the arrival of a layer-1 network specifically…
Stablecoins surpass Visa and transform global payments with tokenized settlement
During the recent Binance Blockchain Week, industry experts highlighted how stablecoin adoption has evolved from an experimental niche to a critical global financial utility.…