A New Stablecoin Is Taking Aim at Circle's USDC. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

Tech, Finance Titans Redraw Stablecoin Map in Threat to Circle

For years, the stablecoin race has been defined by a simple objective: build the dominant digital dollar. This week’s turbulence in Circle Internet Group Inc.’s shares suggests investors are beginning to price a different future — one in which the biggest rewards may accrue not to the companies issuing stablecoins, but to those controlling how they move.

Visa, Mastercard and 140 firms launch Open USD, a stablecoin built to undercut Circle

Aconsortium of more than 140 financial and technology companies, among them Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and Coinbase, launched a new dollar-pegged stablecoin on Tuesday called Open USD. The venture, run by an independent company named Open Standard, is a direct swipe at the economics that have made Circle and Tether the dominant issuers in the sector. [] This story continues at The Next Web

Kraken Adds Arbitrum Stablecoins As Exchanges Keep Chasing Cheaper Settlement Rails

Stablecoin listings can look routine until you pay attention to the chain. Kraken adding USDT0 and USDC.e support on Arbitrum is really a story about where exchange infrastructure is moving: toward cheaper, faster settle

Circle’s Allaire says USDC’s network effects will be hard for Open USD to replicate

Jeremy Allaire says USDC's decade-long investment in liquidity, regulation and developer infrastructure gives Circle a lasting edge as Open USD enters the stablecoin market.

Euroclear and Societe Generale Test USD Stablecoin for Tokenised Debt Settlement

Euroclear and Societe Generale-FORGE are exploring the use of a US dollar stablecoin to settle tokenised short-term funding instruments. The initiative aims to explore settlement solutions for non-euro transactions on distributed ledger technology (DLT). The partnership focuses on the settlement of tokenised US dollar-denominated Negotiable European Commercial Paper (NEU CP). The companies will evaluate the [...] The post Euroclear and Societe Generale Test USD Stablecoin for Tokenised Debt Settlement appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH.

Weekly Commentary: Currency Pegs And Carry Trades

Weekly Commentary: Currency Pegs And Carry Trades

The Crypto Scam Playbook: 12 Red Flags Every Investor Should Know Before Buying Any Coin

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Are stablecoins money?

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Circle Jumps 13% on OCC Approval For a National Trust Bank

Circle, the publicly traded stablecoin company that manages USDc with 73 billion in assets under management, has received approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank.

Here's Why Bitcoin Could Be the Smartest Buy of the Decade

Even though the top cryptocurrency trades 52 below its record, long-term investors must remember a key bull argument.

Why Are Central Banks Buying Gold?

Central banks have emerged as the dominant force in the global gold market, driving the strongest wave of official purchases in modern history. What was once viewed primarily as a hedge against inflation or financial turmoil has evolved into a strategic reserve asset that governments increasingly rely on to strengthen financial security, diversify foreign exchange reserves, and reduce dependence on major reserve currencies—particularly the U.S. dollar.

How International Businesses Can Receive USD Payments More Efficiently in 2026

Despite the growth of regional payment systems and local currency settlement initiatives, the U.S. dollar remains the foundation of global commerce. According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the USD is involved in approximately 90 of all foreign exchange transactions worldwide, making it the most widely used currency for international trade, treasury operations, and [] The post How International Businesses Can Receive USD Payments More Efficiently in 2026 appeared first on BNO News.

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) Surges 14%, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) And Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) Climb 5%

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) shares jumped 14 in early Friday trading to 71.93, rebounding sharply from Thursday’s closing price of 63.01. The stablecoin issuer secured the rally after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted final approval for Circle to open Circle National Trust, a federally regulated national trust bank. The OCC’s [] The post Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) Surges 14, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) And Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) Climb 5 appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

The Stablecoin Founder Map Doesn't Match the Stablecoin Volume Map

Emerging markets drive most real-world stablecoin usage, yet founder concentration and venture funding remain U.S.- and Europe-centric.

BIS warns stablecoins are more like ETFs than actual money, and they're creating FX risk

BIS warns stablecoins are more like ETFs than actual money, and they're creating FX risk

Conant, Monetary Imperialism, and the Gold-Exchange Standard

The theory put into practice: imposing the gold-exchange standard on U.S. dependencies and client states administered by a cadre of economists and academics and tying client currencies to the dollar.

Samsung, Shinhan join Open USD stablecoin network

Korean financial institutions have joined a global consortium backing Open USD, a new dollar-pegged stablecoin aimed at business payments and cross-border transactions. Open Standard, the independent company behind the project, said Tuesday it plans to launch Open USD later this year with support from more than 140 companies spanning payments, banking, asset management, technology and crypto. Founding participants include major global names such as Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock, BNY, Stand

The soldier, the banker, the oil tanker

In 2019, the Governor of the Bank of England told an audience of central bankers and technocrats in Jackson Hole, Wyoming that “we need to change the game.” The international financial system, he argued, must move away from its dependence on the U.S. dollar—the dollar’s status as a global “reserve currency.” The post The soldier, the banker, the oil tanker appeared first on CCPA.

Why Opera-backed MiniPay wants Africans to spend stablecoins

The move signals how the stablecoin market is evolving. After years spent helping users acquire, hold, and transfer digital currencies, companies are now focusing on making those balances spendable in everyday commerce. For MiniPay, the card is an attempt to move beyond being a wallet and become part of how users pay.

Cash Balance Plans Aren't Gimmicks: Why High Earners Should Reconsider This Bona Fide Planning Tool

Cash Balance Plans Aren't Gimmicks: Why High Earners Should Reconsider This Bona Fide Planning Tool

COT update: Crowded positioning across assets raises the risk of countertrends- Saxo Bank

Our weekly Commitment of Traders update, based on data published by the CFTC and ICE Europe, highlights hedge fund and other speculative futures positioning across commodities, foreign exchange, and rates during the week ending Tuesday, 23 June. The latest report shows investors becoming increasingly committed to one dominant macro narrative. Inflation concerns, speculation over higher [] The post COT update: Crowded positioning across assets raises the risk of countertrends- Saxo Bank appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Why Payward chose Hong Kong to be its Asian stablecoin gateway

With its multi-currency advantages and regulatory clarity, Hong Kong has become a critical gateway connecting stablecoins – cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset like the US dollar – with traditional finance. Executives said this would help businesses cut costs, lower risks and support expansion into emerging markets. The city’s unique positioning stemmed from its century-long role as a gateway for international business, said Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Payward, the parent company of Kraken – a...

FX Talking: Dancing in the dark

The dollar is holding onto Fed-driven gains, but we expect the central bank to look through temporary inflation and avoid further tightening. That should limit the dollar's upside and support EUR/USD later this year. Elsewhere, activity-linked currencies are favoured, while low-yielding defensives and some Asian currencies may continue to lag

Form 13D/A American Strategic Investment Co. For: 9 July

Form 13D/A American Strategic Investment Co. For: 9 July

Flutterwave secures Circle Ventures’ investment, expands USDC payments, settlement across Africa

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (Circle) (NYSE:CRCL). This investment, which follows Flutterwave’s participation in the launch of Circle Payments Network in 2025, supports its effort to embed USDC settlement directly into the payment flows businesses already use. [] Flutterwave secures Circle Ventures’ investment, expands USDC payments, settlement across Africa

What Are Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves? By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka

Foreign exchange reserves are the **savings a country keeps in foreign currencies and other internationally accepted assets**. They are usually held by a country’s central bank, such as the Bank of Zambia. Think of forex reserves as a **national emergency fund**. Just as a family keeps money aside for unexpected expenses, a country keeps forex [] The post What Are Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves? By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka first appeared on Mwebantu.