Jefferies says Tether has emerged as a major buyer of physical gold, tightening supply and supporting market sentiment. The accumulation by USDT raises questions about reserve strategies and the role of private issuers in real-world markets.
Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla told the Federal Reserve’s Payments Innovation Conference that stablecoins have the potential to disrupt and reshape global payments. His remarks framed the technology as a driver of faster, cheaper cross-border transfers and deeper engagement between industry and regulators.
The G20’s financial stability watchdog warned leaders ahead of the South Africa summit that rapid growth in private credit markets and stablecoins warrants closer scrutiny and stronger oversight. It urged coordinated action to address opacity, liquidity risks and cross-border spillovers.
Reserve Bank of India Governor said the central bank is taking a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, flagging risks around volatility and financial stability. The comment underscores possible tighter oversight for crypto activity in India.
Circle introduced xReserve, a toolkit that lets developers mint stablecoins backed by USDC reserves and positions USDC as a universal collateral layer. The move is designed to simplify launches and expand USDC's integration across protocols and ecosystems.
Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday it will integrate Societe Generale’s stablecoins into its settlement operations to help drive mainstream adoption of tokenised cash. The step signals closer ties between regulated banks and traditional market infrastructure.
Tether is moving into commodity trade finance with $1.5 billion in loans across oil, cotton and wheat, using its $200 billion reserves to offer faster USDT-based financing and compete with banks.
Cash App will route stablecoin transfers over Solana by 2026 to enable faster, cheaper transfers; the new $BEST token provides fee discounts, governance and presale access along with a high-yield staking program. The move could drive SOL network activity and stablecoin adoption.
Aave Labs has activated cost-free on- and off-ramps for its native stablecoin GHO and other tokens in Ireland under the EU MiCAR regime. The move opens euro rails and a regulatory-compliant pathway for users and developers.
Tether has deployed roughly $1.5 billion into commodities lending and says it intends to scale up operations in the sector. The move signals a push to diversify income sources beyond traditional crypto markets.