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Circle became a federal trust bank – now lenders warn stablecoins is projected to drain $500 billion

Washington just gave one of the world’s largest digital currencies a more official place in the US financial system. On…
Jul 18, 2026
Markets

One year later, GENIUS Act just made stablecoins easier to sell

On the eve of the GENIUS Act’s first anniversary, the stablecoin market holds about $310 billion, including roughly $184 billion…
Jul 18, 2026
Payments

FTX to distribute $900M to creditors in fifth payment round

The FTX Recovery Trust and company have distributed about $10 billion since the exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022,…
Jul 17, 2026
AI

Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step in

Bolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny. Read Full…
Jul 17, 2026
Infrastructure

SBI Holdings Takes Majority Stake in Singapore’s Coinhako After MAS Approval

Bitcoin Magazine SBI Holdings Takes Majority Stake in Singapore’s Coinhako After MAS Approval SBI Holdings has acquired a majority stake…
Jul 17, 2026
Infrastructure

Stripe and Swift race to control the next generation of global payments infrastructure

Crypto and blockchain experts say this week’s moves show the two established finance companies are increasingly competing for control of…
Jul 17, 2026
Markets

OKX Europe lets users convert USDT to MiCA-compliant USDC

The feature offers European customers a voluntary path away from Tether’s USDT as MiCA rules reshape the region’s stablecoin market.…
Jul 17, 2026
Payments

Japan's SBI Group is building Asia's first cross-border digital asset empire

The securities giant announced today the consolidation of Singapore-based Coinhako as part of a rapid regional expansion that includes a…
Jul 17, 2026
Infrastructure

Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform With OUSD Integration for Banks and Fintechs

The Visa Stablecoin Platform lets the network’s 15,000 banks and 200 million merchants mint and move stablecoins, beginning with Open…
Jul 17, 2026
Payments

Steak ‘n Shake credits Bitcoin for company growth – But is PR value now worth more than people actually using BTC?

The chain reports 16% July sales growth, but without BTC payment share its merchant model cannot be measured. The post…
Jul 16, 2026