StablecoinsCircle Names Arc Validators: BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard
Circle posted $701M in Q2 revenue and named Arc blockchain validators, including BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard, ahead of the September 16 launch.
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StablecoinsMastercard Closes $1.8B Acquisition of BVNK
Mastercard completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK to build stablecoin payment and settlement infrastructure for banks and businesses.
StablecoinsBank of Italy: Stablecoins Don't Always Beat Remittance Costs
A Bank of Italy study found USDC isn't always cheaper than traditional remittances. Transfer cost depends on fiat conversion, not blockchain fees.
StablecoinsTether Posts $1.5 Billion Profit in Q2 2026
Tether posted $1.5 billion in Q2 2026 profit, reserve surplus grew to $4.1 billion, and gold holdings topped 146 metric tons.
StablecoinsCircle Buys Nearly 1,000 Blockchain Patents From IBM
USDC issuer Circle bought nearly 1,000 patents from IBM, becoming the largest holder of blockchain IP in the US. What it means for USDC, Arc and AI agents.
StablecoinsSamsung Wallet to Add Stablecoin Support
Samsung showed a Samsung Wallet mockup holding USDC at Galaxy Unpacked and announced stablecoin support, without naming a launch date or partner.
StablecoinsExodus Wallet Cuts 25% of Workforce for Stablecoin Pivot
Wallet firm Exodus is laying off a quarter of its staff after acquiring Monavate and Baanx, betting on a stablecoin and card payments platform.
StablecoinsUS Agencies Miss GENIUS Act Deadline for Stablecoin Rules
Treasury, OCC, FDIC and the Fed missed the GENIUS Act's one-year deadline, issuing only 10 proposed rules. Here's what it means for Tether and USDC.
StablecoinsECB Warns Stablecoins Threaten European Bank Deposits
ECB's Cipollone warns stablecoins worth $300B threaten European bank deposits. The ECB's answer: a digital euro that pays no interest.