Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain has raised $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, underscoring surging institutional demand for regulated digital dollar payments and cross-border settlement tools.
India’s central bank is urging nations to prioritize central bank digital currencies over privately issued stablecoins, warning that reliance on corporate tokens could undermine monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
Stablecoins surged in 2025 as the GENIUS Act removed key regulatory barriers, unleashing record institutional inflows, rapid market innovation and intensifying competition with traditional banking rails.
A trader’s single copy‑paste blunder allegedly routed $50M in USDT to the wrong address, freezing the funds and starkly showing how a tiny slip can trigger catastrophic, irreversible losses in crypto
From Tether’s entrenched dominance to Trump-backed USD1’s political clout, 2025’s seven fastest-moving stablecoins are reshaping liquidity, regulation battles, and the future of digital dollars.
Visa is expanding its USDC settlement program to U.S. banks after a $3.5 billion pilot, signaling growing institutional confidence in dollar-pegged stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Chinese nationals gain new access to USD stablecoins in Hong Kong under a closely watched trial, marking a key test for digital dollar demand, cross-border flows, and Beijing’s evolving stance on crypto.
Crypto advocacy groups are criticizing Citadel’s call for stricter DeFi tokenization rules, warning the push could stifle innovation, marginalize small developers, and tighten Wall Street’s grip on digital assets.
As nations reassess monetary control, proponents say decentralized money blurs borders and empowers individuals. Bitcoin and stablecoins challenge traditional finance, spurring regulatory debates globally.
Digital asset treasuries plunged 43% this year, forcing firms to reshape liquidity strategies and risk management. The slide raises questions about institutional crypto resilience and market outlook.