Visa's newly established stablecoin consulting department shows that the on chain dollar has evolved from an experimental stage to a core payment channel, and banks and fintech companies view stablecoins as the killer application of cryptocurrencies.
UK FCA makes pound stablecoin payments 2026 priority
The UK’s financial watchdog has put British pound‑pegged stablecoin payments on its 2026 growth agenda, as London scrambles to keep its edge in digital finance.
US bank regulator clears national banks to facilitate crypto transactions
The guidance confirms that facilitating customer crypto trades falls within the “business of banking,” expanding the range of activities that national banks may offer under existing law.
Argentina’s Central Bank to Allow Banks to Provide Crypto Services in 2026
Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting new rules to allow banks to offer customers digital asset-related services as early as April 2026.
French banking giant BPCE to launch in-app crypto trading: Report
BPCE will let millions of customers buy and sell BTC, ETH, SOL and USDC directly inside its banking apps.
CFTC greenlights spot crypto trading on US exchanges
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham said the move was intended to drive trading activity to US exchanges, rather than offshore ones “that lack basic safeguards.”
Crypto M&A deals hit an all-time high in 2025, blowing past $8.6B
Crypto deals activity surged to record levels this year, even as the industry continued to face significant market turbulence and macroeconomic headwinds.
Group of EU banks pushes for a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2027
The entity formed by 10 banks is working on obtaining regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank to launch a stablecoin “in the second half of 2026.”
Japan government backs 20% tax on crypto profits, on par with stocks
Japan has taken another step to reform its crypto taxation, replacing its tiered system that can reach as high as 55%.
Crypto Payments Firm Truther to Launch Non-Custodial USDT Visa Card in El Salvador
The card doesn't require preloading funds or custodial services, and carries a 2% fee on currency conversions, with no IOF tax for Brazilian users.
Crypto Payments Firm Truther to Launch Non-Custodial USDT Visa Card in El Salvador
The card doesn't require preloading funds or custodial services, and carries a 2% fee on currency conversions, with no IOF tax for Brazilian users.
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Wins Key Regulatory Green Light in UAE
The designation means licensed firms can use the dollar-pegged token for regulated activities, placing it into a small group of tokens permitted by the ADGM’s ring-fenced financial system.
Bolivia to integrate crypto, stablecoins into the financial system
Fiat currency inflation, US dollar shortages, and global competition are prompting the government to integrate cryptocurrencies.
Deutsche Börse locks in third euro stablecoin amid broader EU adoption
Deutsche Börse is integrating AllUnity’s EURAU stablecoin into its market infrastructure — its third euro-pegged stablecoin — signaling a full-spectrum push.
South Korea’s Upbit parent plans US IPO after Naver merger: Report
US investors could soon get exposure to South Korea’s active crypto market, as crypto exchange Upbit’s parent company, Dunamu, reportedly eyes a Nasdaq listing.