FATF Says Criminal Use of Stablecoins Keeps Growing
TL;DR The use of stablecoins in financial crimes continues to grow steadily, according to a recent report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The FATF identified Tether…
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.
M^0 Lands on Solana with Customizable Stablecoins
TL;DR M^0 expanded its infrastructure to Solana, allowing the creation of custom stablecoins with shared liquidity access and on-chain minting. KAST will issue its…
Bitso Launches Its Subsidiary Juno and Debuts in the Stablecoin Market with MXNB
TL;DR Bitso has launched its subsidiary Juno to enter the stablecoin market, with the goal of issuing and managing digital assets. Juno will issue…
Tether CEO Claims Competitors Seek to Stop USDT
TL;DR Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has sounded the alarm over what he describes as a deliberate attempt by competitors to hinder USDT’s growth through…
Moonwell Launches an International Payment System with Virtual U.S. Accounts
TL;DR Moonwell launches virtual U.S. checking accounts, allowing anyone to receive payments and convert them to USDC with no additional fees. The tool simplifies…
Telegram Wallet Launches Fee-Free USDT Purchases
TL;DR Telegram Wallet now enables fee-free USDT purchases in over 60 countries, aiming to promote the global adoption of stablecoins. The integration with TON…
Tether’s Embrace by Establishment Sparks Expansion
TL;DR Tether, led by CEO Paolo Ardoino, is diversifying its investments following newfound acceptance by the establishment and the return of a crypto-friendly administration.…
DeFi Sector Faces 16% TVL Decline, Stablecoin Market Remains Resilient
TL;DR The DeFi sector experienced a 16% drop in total value locked (TVL) over the past week, falling from $140.95 billion to $117.76 billion…
Historic $200 Billion Milestone for Stablecoins Driven by High Onchain Yields
TL;DR The total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $200 billion for the first time, driven by a 13% increase over the past month…
State Street Explores Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits
TL;DR Street is considering creating stablecoins and tokenized deposits to facilitate blockchain-based payments. Digital Asset Expansion: The company is partnering with Galaxy to develop…
Fourth-Generation Stablecoins: Algorithmic Innovation and New Challenges
TL;DR The fourth generation of stablecoins introduces new algorithmic features. South Korean experts highlight the risks and challenges of these new tokens. USDT’s market…