Catenaa, Friday, June 20, 2025-The Bank of England will introduce tough new regulations limiting how banks handle cryptocurrencies by 2026, adopting a cautious stance amid concerns over digital asset volatility and financial stability. David Bailey, executive director for prudential policy at the BoE, said Wednesday the proposed framework will be on the “restrictive end” of […]
Catenaa, Friday, May 23, 2025-JPMorgan analysts are casting doubt on bullish forecasts that stablecoin supply could surpass $1 trillion within the next two years, even as US lawmakers advance regulatory measures like the GENIUS Act. In a report shared with The Block on Wednesday, analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said expectations of tripling or quadrupling […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, June 25, 2025-Mastercard has announced a landmark partnership with Chainlink to dramatically expand access to cryptocurrencies for more than 3 billion cardholders worldwide, marking one of the most significant institutional endorsements of blockchain infrastructure to date. The collaboration comes amid accelerating momentum for stablecoins and digital asset regulation in the United States. Mastercard […]
Catenaa, Thursday, July 03, 2025- Following Circle, Ripple also had applied for a US national bank charter and a Federal Reserve master account as the crypto firm aims to expand its footprint in traditional finance and strengthen its stablecoin offerings. CEO Brad Garlinghouse disclosed the move Wednesday on social media, marking Ripple’s most direct push […]
Catenaa, Thursday, June 12, 2025-The US Senate voted 68-30 on Wednesday to invoke cloture on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, moving the legislation closer to final passage early next week. The bill would require all stablecoins to be fully backed by US dollars or similarly liquid assets. […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, May 21, 2025- The Senate’s long-stalled stablecoin legislation, known as the GENIUS Act, surged back to life Monday evening, clearing a critical procedural vote and setting the stage for a full floor. The bill, which would create a federal framework for issuing stablecoins, passed the 60-vote threshold needed for cloture after several key […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, June 17, 2025-The US Senate is set to vote Tuesday on the GENIUS Act, a major piece of legislation aimed at regulating the fast-growing stablecoin sector, as lawmakers wrestle with concerns over President Donald Trump’s family ties to a leading crypto firm. The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act advanced […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, June 10, 2025- The stablecoin market has crossed a historic milestone, with total capitalization surpassing $250 billion for the first time, signaling rising institutional confidence and adoption, driven by mounting regulatory clarity and booming decentralized finance activity. Data from CoinGecko shows the market cap currently stands at $250.3 billion, with US dollar-backed stablecoins […]
Catenaa, Monday, June16, 2025-President Donald Trump renewed his administration’s commitment to reshaping US crypto policy, pledging “day-one” reforms and regulatory clarity during pre-recorded remarks at Coinbase’s 2025 State of Crypto Summit last week. Trump slammed the Biden administration’s handling of digital assets, saying it waged a “war on crypto” that his administration promptly ended. He […]
Catenaa, Monday, June 16, 2025- Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are exploring the launch of US dollar-backed stablecoins, a move that could reshape digital payments and drive mainstream crypto adoption, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The companies are said to be assessing the feasibility of issuing their own fiat-pegged digital tokens, but any rollout […]
Catenaa, Monday, June 30, 2025- Officials from the White House and Congress said last Thursday (26) they had planned to pass two major cryptocurrency bills by the end of September, separating stablecoin rules from a broader market structure framework. During a fireside chat Thursday, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Sen. Cynthia Lummis, […]