Union Investment's Christoph Hock criticized Tether and USDC for holding significant gold and bitcoin reserves, arguing they don't qualify as genuine stablecoins. USDC experienced notable price drops in 2023 and 2024, highlighting stability risks. The Bank for International Settlements also warned that even Treasury-heavy reserves might not provide enough liquidity during mass redemptions. Regulators in the US and Europe are moving toward banking-level rules for stablecoin issuers to address these systemic risks.
In Q1 2026, Solana's tokenized real-world assets surged 43% to $2.01 billion, driven by Blackrock's BUIDL and other tokenized products, showing strong institutional interest. Despite a 33% drop in SOL price and a 22% decline in DeFi value locked, Sol...
European regulators are increasing oversight on stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USDC due to concerns about their reserve compositions, which may expose investors to hidden risks. Experts argue that Tether's reserves, heavily invested in gold and b...
In 2025, the total stablecoin supply surpassed $300 billion, with Tether's USDT commanding about 58% of the market, nearing $190 billion in supply. Despite a $100 billion increase in stablecoin supply, new bank-issued and GENIUS Act-compliant stablec...
The Prime Trust Litigation Trust filed a 94-page lawsuit against Swan Bitcoin seeking to recover about $970 million in assets allegedly withdrawn before Prime Trust's bankruptcy. The complaint claims Swan Bitcoin received insider tips about Prime's f...
Solayer Pay has introduced a new Visa card that allows users to spend USDC stablecoins at merchants and ATMs globally. Existing users can get the physical card for free, while new users pay a $20 annual fee. This card builds on Solayer Pay's Emerald ...
