SEC Shifts Brokers to Stablecoin Holdings
The SEC now allows broker-dealers to count 98% of their stablecoin holdings as regulatory capital, marking a significant shift in treatment for assets like $USDC and $USDT. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Related to cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or gold to reduce volatility.
The SEC now allows broker-dealers to count 98% of their stablecoin holdings as regulatory capital, marking a significant shift in treatment for assets like $USDC and $USDT. #Update #Crypto $USDC
The CLARITY Act framework advances as stablecoin yield discussions near resolution ahead of the March 1 deadline, with Ripple’s CEO predicting an 80% chance of passage by April. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Many are using stablecoins like $USDT for savings, but spending them on daily expenses is now easier with crypto cards that convert to fiat. #Update #Crypto $USDT
$158 billion in illicit crypto use reported, with $39 billion linked to Russian stablecoin A7A5, facilitating a shadow economy amid sanctions. #Update #Crypto $A7A5
Anchorage Digital launches a federally regulated stablecoin platform to expedite cross-border USD transfers for licensed international banks. #Update #Crypto
Illicit stablecoin activity reached a five-year high of $141B in 2025, driven by sanctions evasion networks and large-scale money laundering schemes, according to TRM Labs. #Update #Crypto
U.S. officials met with banks and crypto groups to discuss stablecoin rewards under the CLARITY Act, focusing on regulatory classification issues. No agreement reached. #Update #Legal
The White House supports limited stablecoin rewards in the crypto market structure bill, aiming for a compromise with banks to advance legislation, amid ongoing negotiations on regulatory protections. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Coinbase’s Paul Grewal reported progress in White House talks on U.S. digital assets legislation, but no deal on stablecoin yield rewards; bankers remain firm against compromises. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Société Générale deploys its euro-denominated stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible, on the XRP Ledger, marking its third network integration. #Update #Crypto $XRP
@SocieteGenerale has launched its euro stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible, on the XRPL with Ripple support, marking its third blockchain integration. Approximately 70 million tokens are in circulation. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Raj Parekh highlights transformative potential of open source payment systems integrating stablecoins and blockchain, while startups can seize unique B2B opportunities despite infrastructure gaps. #Update #Finance
@ElementalRoyalty announces its first dividend, offering shareholders the option to receive Tether’s tokenized gold $XAUT, marking a milestone in gold royalty distribution. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
The White House considers another meeting with crypto and banking leaders on stablecoin yield regulations, possibly Thursday. No final decision yet.