Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, has announced the possibility of listing a gold-pegged stablecoin. In a new post on the social media platform X, Coinbase says it’s added PAX Gold (PAXG) to its listing roadmap. A placement on Coinbase’s roadmap doesn’t guarantee a future listing, but it announces the potential for it … Read more
As Circle files for its IPO, what implications will this have for the broader stablecoin market? Can it challenge Tether’s $160B dominance? Circle comes full circle with its IPO bid Circle, the company behind the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, has officially filed to go public. On Apr. 1, it submitted its registration documents to the … Read more
WLFI’s History Raises Eyebrows WLFI is not new to controversy. Before Trump’s second presidential term, the project launched a memecoin. The coin’s price soared fast but quickly crashed, leading to accusations of a pump-and-dump scheme. Since then, WLFI has made suspicious moves. The company often buys large amounts of crypto just before major government crypto … Read more
President Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is announcing plans to launch a new stablecoin on Tuesday that would be aimed at bridging traditional finance with digital assets. According to a press release, the new stablecoin is called USD1, which will be pegged to the US dollar and backed by short-term government treasuries, dollar deposits and cash … Read more
Japan is looking to reform crypto policies, as Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to introduce significant reforms in the regulation of stablecoins and crypto brokerage businesses. According to a local media report dated 19 February 2025, “the policy includes allowing stablecoins to be backed by short-term government bonds and certain fixed-term deposits in addition … Read more
Reeve Collins, one of Tether’s original co-founders, plans to launch a stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana by the second half of 2025. Collins unveiled the Pi Protocol and its UPS stablecoin as a potential rival to Tether’s (USDT), a token that expanded upon his initial idea when he served as the company’s CEO. Unlike USDT … Read more
JPMorgan analysts believe that Tether will have to sell some of its assets in order to comply with US stablecoin regulations. In fact, the analysts suggested that Tether sell Bitcoin, precious metals, corporate paper, and secured loans. Tether being the largest stablecoin company could find itself in trouble over newly introduced regulations. The STABLE Act … Read more