RegulationUS and UK Agree on Stablecoin, Tokenization Rules
US and UK Treasuries unveiled 10 joint recommendations on stablecoins and tokenization. Here's what the plan covers and when it takes effect.
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RegulationUS Treasury Freezes $131M in Iran-Linked USDT
The US Treasury worked with Tether to freeze $131 million in USDT held in wallets tied to Iran's central bank after the ceasefire collapsed.
RegulationECB Picks 36 Firms for Digital Euro Pilot
The ECB picked Deutsche Bank, Revolut, and 34 other firms for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027. Here's how the test will actually work.
StablecoinsBolivia Weighs Recognizing USDT as Payment Currency
Bolivia's finance ministry is weighing a framework to recognize USDT as a payment currency alongside the boliviano and dollar amid a currency shortage.
RegulationBank of Thailand Tightens USDT Oversight in Gray Money Crackdown
The Bank of Thailand is auditing USDT and cash transactions to fight scam-linked gray money. What it means for traders and exchange Bitkub.
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.
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.