Retail Venezuelans are increasingly using USDT on peer-to-peer marketplaces to hedge against hyperinflation. The government is also reportedly parking oil revenues in TRON-based USDT.
Coinbase and several other crypto firms pulled support for a key bill after provisions on decentralized finance, expanded SEC authority, and limits on stablecoin yield sparked industry alarm. The pushback raises fresh uncertainty about the legislation's prospects and market implications.
Interactive Brokers announced on Jan. 16, 2026 it will accept 24/7 stablecoin deposits across 170 markets, enabling round-the-clock funding and faster access to trading. The move highlights growing integration of crypto rails into mainstream brokerage infrastructure.
PNC CEO Bill Demchak said on Friday’s earnings call that stablecoins should be treated either as payment instruments or as money-market-style investment products, not both. He warned the dual role creates regulatory and liquidity uncertainty for banks and consumers.
Interactive Brokers now lets eligible clients fund brokerage accounts with stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) and PYUSD. The option is intended to simplify fiat on‑ramps and speed settlement for crypto-aware investors.
Custody giant State Street is launching tokenized deposits and stablecoins to expand its digital asset offering. The move aims to speed settlements, deepen institutional liquidity, and push further mainstream adoption of crypto infrastructure.
The Iranian rial plunged to a record low, spurring protests and driving many citizens to use stablecoins to protect savings and access foreign currency. Analysts say a near-term recovery looks unlikely without a clear economic plan.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned on Jan. 15, 2026 that interest‑bearing stablecoins could siphon off trillions of dollars from bank deposits, risking banks’ ability to lend. The comment raises fresh questions about funding, regulation and financial stability.
On Jan 13, 2026 Franklin Templeton updated its LUIXX money market fund to hold short‑term U.S. Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve requirements, and its DIGXX fund added an on‑chain share class. The moves are aimed at linking traditional liquidity to on‑chain uses.
UAE authorities have moved to outlaw privacy-focused cryptocurrencies including XMR, DASH and ZEC and introduced tighter stablecoin regulations to boost transparency. The measures aim to reassure institutional investors while increasing compliance for exchanges and issuers.