US stablecoin regulations under the GENIUS Act are tightening, with key rules due by mid-2026 and major restrictions starting in 2028. Tether's USDT, primarily a foreign-issued stablecoin, faces uncertainty in the US market unless it meets new compliance standards or shifts to its regulated US product, USA₮. This could lead to US platforms favoring compliant stablecoins like USDC, creating a two-tier market. The next 1-2 years are critical for Tether to secure compliance or risk losing prominence on US trading platforms.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recognized Tether Gold (XAUT) as an Accepted Spot Commodity, allowing regulated firms in the financial center to offer services involving the tokenized gold asset. Over the past year, XAUT's locked value surged from...
Russia's State Duma is set to finalize a new crypto regulation bill on July 21 that will license exchanges and brokers under the Bank of Russia's oversight. The bill classifies cryptocurrency as property, allows crypto for cross-border settlements, b...
Tether's USDT stablecoin may face restrictions on U.S. crypto platforms if it fails to comply with the GENIUS Act by the 2028 deadline. The law requires stablecoins to meet strict reserve and regulatory standards, including cooperation with law enfor...
Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced slight net outflows of $21.5 million and $6.3 million respectively, indicating cautious market sentiment. Meanwhile, some mid- and lower-cap altcoins like BankrCoin and OPN attracted targeted inflows, reflecting selec...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that Bitcoin has evolved into a store of value, akin to digital gold, rather than becoming a widely used payment method. Despite efforts like the Lightning Network to improve Bitcoin's transaction speed, its fixed ...
