Circle, issuer of USD Coin (USDC), received approval to operate as a federally regulated trust bank in the U.S., marking a key step toward stronger regulatory oversight and deeper ties between stablecoins and mainstream finance. This approval may expand Circle's ability to offer regulated custody and services, enhancing institutional confidence in USDC. Meanwhile, bipartisan support grows for the "Clarity Act," which aims to clarify digital asset regulations, potentially reducing market uncertainty. Corporate blockchain use is also advancing, highlighted by Hyundai's fast cross-border payment test using Tether on Avalanche, signaling growing enterprise adoption of crypto payment rails.
Cryptocurrency prices are fluctuating with Bitcoin trading around $78,338, slightly down by 0.40%. Ethereum and Binance Coin show small gains, while several altcoins such as XRP, ADA, and SOL experience notable declines, some exceeding 3%. These mixe...
In 2026, while the overall stablecoin market shrank, Tron’s stablecoin supply rose to a record $89.2 billion, driven mainly by USDT which makes up 98.5% of its stablecoins. Tron now holds 28.7% of the total stablecoin market and hosts $87.9 billion i...
Circle minted $5 billion worth of USDC stablecoins in the week ending August 26, 2026, marking the largest weekly issuance since early 2026. This surge increased USDC's market cap to about $73.88 billion, reflecting strong institutional interest in o...
Ngrave released firmware version 1.8 for its ZERO hardware wallet, introducing a new open-source Universal QR Protocol that replaces its legacy QR system, enhancing transparency and security. The update also expands token support on the Polygon netwo...
Hyperliquid has launched its AQAv2 framework, directing yield from USDC reserves to buy back and permanently burn HYPE tokens. Circle manages the technical deployment of USDC, while Coinbase oversees treasury reserves. Reserve income accrues over 30-...
