Fidelity Launches FIDD Stablecoin on Ethereum, Targets Retail and Institutional Users

Published at 2026-01-28 13:45:11

Fidelity announced the launch of the FIDD token, a stablecoin that will operate on Ethereum and be accessible to both institutional and retail participants. The move represents a significant step for the asset manager into blockchain-native payments and custody, pairing a familiar financial brand with a widely used smart-contract platform.

FIDD is being issued under the framework of the GENIUS Act and will adhere to the law’s new reserve requirements, a design choice meant to boost transparency and confidence among users. That regulatory alignment could make FIDD attractive for corporate treasuries, exchanges, and retail onramps, and signals a broader banking-industry bet that regulated stablecoins will be central to mainstream crypto payments and liquidity infrastructure.

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Russian authorities are considering legalizing payments with fiat‑pegged stablecoins while moving to prohibit traditional cryptocurrencies for payment use. Stablecoin transactions could be governed by a dedicated legal framework to follow broader crypto legislation.

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Published at 2026-03-04 11:01:08

Binance Seeks Five More APAC Licenses in Major Asia Push

Binance plans to secure five additional operational licenses across the Asia-Pacific by the end of 2026, intensifying its regional expansion and regulatory engagement. The move follows the exchange's broader strategy to normalize local operations and grow product access.

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Published at 2026-03-04 08:00:10

ARQ Raises $70M from Sequoia and Founders Fund to Expand Stablecoin Finance

ARQ — formerly DolarApp — has closed a $70 million funding round led by Sequoia and Founders Fund to scale stablecoin-based wealth management and credit services across Latin America.

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Published at 2026-03-04 07:15:10

Corporates and Exchanges Flock to Ethereum Staking Over Selling

Analysts report large investors, including corporates and exchanges, are increasingly staking ETH to earn yield rather than keeping it liquid to sell into price rallies. The shift could tighten available supply and create a more supportive backdrop for ETH prices.

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Published at 2026-03-04 03:30:21

Trump Urges Banks to Back GENIUS Act, Calls Weakening 'Unacceptable'

Donald Trump urged banking groups on March 3 to “strike a favorable deal” with the crypto industry and warned any effort to weaken the GENIUS Act is “unacceptable.” His intervention raises political pressure as lawmakers negotiate the stalled bill.