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Stablecoin regulation advocate Barr steps down as Fed vice chair for supervision before Trump takes office

Stablecoin regulation advocate Barr steps down as Fed vice chair for supervision before Trump takes office

Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve for Supervision Michael Barr, who has been adamant about a need for stablecoin regulation, will step down from that role in late February.The U.S. Federal Reserve Board said on Monday that Barr would be stepping down as vice chair for supervision but will continue t…

Ripple Exec Highlights Key Crypto Trends for the Middle East and Africa in 2025

Ripple Exec Highlights Key Crypto Trends for the Middle East and Africa in 2025

Reece Merrick, Ripple’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), took to the social media platform X earlier today to reflect on a transformative year for cryptocurrency while outlining Ripple’s vision for the future of digital assets in the region. Merrick emphasized the UAE’s pionee…

Ethena’s USDe beats DAI to become 3rd-largest stablecoin

Ethena’s USDe beats DAI to become 3rd-largest stablecoin

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena’s stablecoin, USDe, has surpassed Sky’s Dai in total market capitalization, becoming the third-largest stablecoin after Tether’s USDt and USD Coin , according to data from DefiLlama.At less than $6 billion in market capitalizatioin, USDe still greatly l…

U.K. to unveil crypto, stablecoin rules early next year

U.K. to unveil crypto, stablecoin rules early next year

The U.K. government plans to unveil draft regulations for the crypto and stablecoin markets in early 2025, Bloomberg has reported. According to the publication, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration aims to establish a regulatory framework for overseeing the crypto industry,…

Benson Toti
Binance on BFUSD: Not a Stablecoin, High-Yield Concerns Addressed

Binance on BFUSD: Not a Stablecoin, High-Yield Concerns Addressed

Binance clarified that BFUSD is a reward-bearing margin asset, not a stablecoin. The announcement triggered concerns, with many comparing BFUSD to the collapse of TerraUSD (UST). Binance has clarified the nature of its new asset, BFUSD, stating that it is a reward-bearing margin asset rather than a …

AnnJoy Makena
Sky Protocol Launches USDS Stablecoin on Solana, Boosting DeFi Ecosystem

Sky Protocol Launches USDS Stablecoin on Solana, Boosting DeFi Ecosystem

Sky, a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and borrowing protocol formerly known as Maker, has officially launched its USDS stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. The implementation of USDS on Solana is made possible through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfer, which allows the stablecoin to operate as …

James M. Gathecha
Binance Announces BFUSD with High APY but Faces UST Comparisons

Binance Announces BFUSD with High APY but Faces UST Comparisons

Binance clarified that BFUSD isn’t a stablecoin amid comparisons to UST.

Chayanika Deka
Exchange stablecoin ratio hits record low, fueling Bitcoin surge

Exchange stablecoin ratio hits record low, fueling Bitcoin surge

The exchange stablecoin ratio (ESR) is an on-chain metric that indicates the balance of liquidity between Bitcoin and stablecoins held on exchanges. The metric is calculated as the ratio of the total Bitcoin reserves to the total stablecoin reserves, essentially showing the market’s buying power and…

Andjela Radmilac
Stablecoin market hits 2-year high of $183B amid Trump victory fueled optimism

Stablecoin market hits 2-year high of $183B amid Trump victory fueled optimism

The crypto market has witnessed a significant influx of about $10 billion in new capital following President Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections on Nov. 5. DeFiLlama data shows that Tether’s USDT led the charge, rising $8 billion to a new record of $128 billion. Circle’s USDC followed closely…

Oluwapelumi Adejumo
Binance launches BFUSD stablecoin offering 19.55% APY

Binance launches BFUSD stablecoin offering 19.55% APY

Binance has introduced a new stablecoin, BFUSD, with an annual percentage yield of 19.55%. The stablecoin is designed to appeal to crypto users seeking passive income. The total supply of BFUSD is capped at 20 million tokens, and the stablecoin…

Micah Zimmerman
Binance clarifies ‘rewards-bearing’ BFUSD asset is not a stablecoin, hasn’t launched

Binance clarifies ‘rewards-bearing’ BFUSD asset is not a stablecoin, hasn’t launched

The so-called "reward-bearing margin asset for futures trading" will pay out nearly 20% APY returns to holders.

MK Manoylov and Daniel Kuhn
A $9.7 Billion Boom in 14 Days—Stablecoin Market Eyes Historic Peak

A $9.7 Billion Boom in 14 Days—Stablecoin Market Eyes Historic Peak

Over the past 14 days since Nov. 2, an eye-popping $9.736 billion has flowed into the stablecoin economy, adding to the $555 million boost recorded in October. Near Record Highs: Stablecoin Economy Grows Stablecoins have cemented their role as a powerhouse in the crypto world, holding immense value …

Jamie Redman