The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has partnered with Tether to pilot blockchain-based tokenized securities and stablecoin settlements, aiming to modernize Africa's financial markets. This collaboration focuses on digital asset education, securities tokenization via Tether's Hadron platform, and a Kenya-specific AML/KYC framework. If successful, it could lower investment barriers, speed up settlements, and increase market liquidity, setting a precedent for regulated blockchain use in African capital markets. The initiative supports NSE's 2025-2029 strategy to expand investor access and improve market infrastructure.
Flare Networks CEO Hugo Philion announced plans to extend the FAssets system, currently supporting XRP, to Bitcoin through a wrapped FBTC token. This move aims to attract institutional investors by using confidential computing technology to keep larg...
In Q2 2026, TRON's TRX token gained 3%, while Bitcoin fell 4%, driven by TRON's strong stablecoin activity. TRON saw 3.5 million daily active users and processed 11.8 million daily transactions, mostly stablecoin transfers. USDT supply on TRON hit a ...
Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to explore the development of blockchain-based market infrastructure and the tokenization of securities in Africa. The partnership aims to enhance digital asse...
Tether's US-regulated stablecoin USAT launched in January 2026 and grew from $22 million in March to $140.8 million by April, marking a 540% increase in one month. Despite this rapid growth, USAT remains a small fraction of Tether's main offshore sta...
Tether Gold's XAU₮ token has received Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, confirming its compliance with Islamic finance principles such as clear asset ownership and no interest. Each token represents one troy ounce of physical gold stored in...
