StablecoinsIMF Warns Stablecoins Could Fuel Currency Runs
A new IMF working paper explains how dollar stablecoins improve FX access but could also accelerate currency runs during exchange-rate crises.
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RegulationWhy the US Ban on a Fed Digital Dollar Became Law Without Trump's Signature
A four-year ban on a Fed digital dollar became law without Trump's signature. Here's how the housing bill's CBDC clause took effect, and why it matters.
StablecoinsCircle Secures Federal Trust Bank Charter From the OCC
The OCC gave Circle final approval to open a national trust bank for its $73.2B USDC stablecoin. What changes, and why the stock jumped 8.4%.
StablecoinsSony Bank Wins OCC Approval for Dollar Stablecoin
The OCC gave Sony Bank preliminary approval to issue a dollar stablecoin via trust Connectia Trust with $40 million in capital, targeting a 2027 launch.
RegulationFarage Under Investigation Over Tether Lobbying and Fraudster Gifts
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces two probes: undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster and alleged lobbying of the Bank of England for a Tether investor.
RegulationUS Sheriffs Group Drops Opposition to Senate's CLARITY Act
Major County Sheriffs of America dropped its CLARITY Act opposition. Banking lobby still blocks the Senate vote over stablecoin yield.
StablecoinsRevolut to Delist USDT in August Over Regulatory Risk
Revolut will delist USDT on August 31, 2026 citing regulatory and risk concerns. Purchases stop July 6, deposits stop July 30 ahead of the deadline.
RegulationGillibrand Proposes Meme Coin Ban for Trump, Congress
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to bar the US president and Congress from issuing meme coins after Trump disclosed $1.4 billion in crypto income.
StablecoinsStandard Chartered Becomes First G-SIB Bank to Offer Direct USDC Minting
Standard Chartered becomes first G-SIB to offer direct USDC minting and redemption for institutional clients via Circle partnership. Launches in Dubai DIFC.