Related to cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or gold to reduce volatility.
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron announced plans for stricter oversight of stablecoins, highlighting their significant market presence and risks due to centralization. A digital shekel roadmap was also revealed. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Chinese regulators, led by the People’s Bank of China, reaffirmed their strict stance against cryptocurrency activities, emphasizing illegal status and financial risks. #Update #Legal
@HashKey Holdings is closer to a public listing in Hong Kong following HKEX’s publication of a post-hearing information pack, though final approval is pending. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Sony Bank plans to launch a U.S.-dollar-pegged stablecoin by 2026, integrating it into its entertainment platforms to facilitate payments, amid regulatory concerns from U.S. banking groups. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Cocoon, a decentralized confidential compute network on the TON blockchain, is live. GPU owners can earn $TON by processing AI requests with full privacy protection. #Update #Blockchain $TON
Liquidity returns as $USDC drives a fresh upswing in the $306B stablecoin market, adding $3.087 billion over seven days. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Visa and @Truther are launching a non-custodial USDT Visa card in El Salvador on January 29, 2026, enabling real-time spending from self-custody wallets without pre-loading. Expansion to Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Russia is planned. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@Tether’s USDT downgraded by S&P Global to the lowest stability rating amid concerns over reserve transparency and Bitcoin holdings. CEO Ardoino defends Tether’s position. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@ArthurHayes warns Tether is shifting reserves into Bitcoin and gold amid a Federal Reserve rate-cut cycle, risking strain on USDT’s solvency if prices fall. Total assets reported at $181 billion. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Arthur Hayes warns that @Tether_to’s shift to $BTC and gold amid expected Fed rate cuts could expose it to solvency risks if asset values drop sharply. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@Truther is set to launch a non-custodial USDT Visa card in El Salvador, featuring a 2% fee on currency conversions and no IOF tax for Brazilian users. #Update #Crypto $USDT
China is intensifying its crackdown on digital assets, preparing new enforcement measures against crypto and stablecoin payments amid rising economic risks. Officials emphasize the illegality of virtual assets as currency. #Update #Crypto
Artemis reports non-USD stablecoins remain insignificant, while euro stablecoins grow steadily, underscoring dollar dominance in the market. #Update #Crypto
Tether halts Bitcoin mining in Uruguay due to high energy costs, laying off 30 employees; aims to be world’s largest Bitcoin miner. #Update #Crypto $USDT
