The White House will host a meeting on stablecoin yield regulation on February 10, 2026, with major banks and crypto representatives discussing potential compromises amid regulatory challenges. #Update #Crypto
China has expanded its cryptocurrency ban to include the tokenization of real-world assets and offshore stablecoins tied to the yuan, requiring regulatory approval for such activities. #Update #Crypto $CNY
Bitcoin fell below $70,000, with stablecoin issuance rising as Tether and Circle minted over $3 billion recently; however, liquidity is being conserved rather than deployed aggressively. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Tether reports over $10B profit for 2025, with $USDT supply hitting $186B. Increased reserves in US Treasuries and gold diversify holdings. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin predominantly resides on Ethereum, sparking concerns among XRP supporters. Ripple assures XRPL prioritization despite current technical integration challenges. #Update #Crypto $XRP
The Central Bank of the UAE has approved the USDU, its first USD-backed stablecoin, managed by Universal Digital and regulated under Payment Token Services Regulation, enhancing digital asset clarity. #Update #Crypto $USDU
@Fidelity is launching its stablecoin, Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), on the Ethereum network in February 2026, backed by cash reserves and U.S. Treasury bonds for 24/7 settlements and DeFi support. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@OKX launches a new crypto payments card in Europe, allowing users to spend stablecoins directly at Mastercard merchants, enhancing real-world crypto use amid EU regulatory support. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@Tether has launched a new stablecoin, USAT, compliant with the GENIUS Act, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and available on Bybit, Crypto.com, and Kraken. #Update #Crypto $USDT
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt stated that stablecoins are the “gateway drug” for global finance, emphasizing the urgency for regulatory clarity from Washington. #Update #Crypto
@Agora’s Nick van Eck emphasizes stablecoin adoption for enterprise payments, targeting payroll and cross-border transactions, while AUSD aims to replace outdated systems. #Update #Crypto $USDC
The American Bankers Association prioritizes curbing yield-bearing stablecoins by 2026, citing risks to bank deposits and lending capabilities; the crypto sector argues these concerns are exaggerated. #Update #Crypto
Arca CIO Jeff Dorman warns that Bitcoin ($BTC) and many digital assets face an “existential crisis” as blockchain growth benefits intermediaries, not tokens. $BTC trades at $88,992, down 1.9%. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
@Tether partners with @Bitqik to launch a stablecoin education program in Laos, targeting over 10,000 individuals through workshops and events on USDT and blockchain technology. #Update #Crypto $USDT
