USDT Returns to Bitcoin After 12 Years: What RGB Changes
USDT is returning to Bitcoin after 12 years, via the RGB protocol and Lightning Network. Tether's move targets Tron's dominance while navigating MiCA pressure…
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value against a reference asset, such as a fiat currency (e.g. the US dollar) or a commodity (such as gold).
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Revolut Drops USDT in Europe: What to Do Before August 31
Revolut is removing USDT for EEA users by August 31, 2026, as Tether chose not to seek MiCA authorization. Here are the key deadlines and what European users…
A7A5: Russia's Unfreezable Stablecoin Is Dying Anyway
Russia's A7A5 stablecoin was built without a freeze function to bypass sanctions. It worked technically, but a 96% volume collapse shows you can starve a coin…
Open USD: Why 140 Companies Backing This Stablecoin Crushed Circle's Stock
Open USD launched June 30 with 140+ backers including Visa, BlackRock and Stripe, sending Circle's stock down 17%. It's not a new stablecoin coin: it's a…
Crédit Agricole Puts the Euro on Ethereum: EURXT Stablecoin Settles First Tokenized Fund
Crédit Agricole launched EURXT, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on Ethereum, then used it to settle Europe's first tokenized UCITS fund subscription. The…
UK Halves Stablecoin Capital to 1%: A Direct Challenge to MiCA
The FCA set the UK stablecoin capital requirement at 1% of supply, half of MiCA's 2% threshold. London is openly challenging Brussels for stablecoin issuers.
BIS Rejects Stablecoin as Money: Fragmentation Risk at $316 Billion
The BIS declared stablecoins are not money in its June 28, 2026 report, flagging a $316 billion market for dollarization risk and threats to banking stability.
Ripple Wins Big, XRP Stays at $1: Where Does the Value Go?
Ripple settles Treasuries with JPMorgan and launches in Japan with SBI, yet XRP stays pinned near $1. Garlinghouse hints at a possible IPO benefit for…
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