Stablecoins are reshaping cross-border payments with near-instant settlement and lower fees. Their growing adoption promises streamlined remittances, enhanced liquidity and regulatory challenges.
Asia Morning Briefing: Japan’s regulatory clarity and institutional adoption are reshaping regional crypto power, challenging rivals as Tokyo’s market signals it’s ‘ready to pop’ into prominence.
Investors funneled $46 billion into stablecoins last quarter, reshaping crypto liquidity. Major issuers and institutional backers led inflows, as regulatory scrutiny and market demand guided allocations.
OKX SG launches USDT and USDC scan-to-pay across Singapore, letting consumers spend stablecoins at everyday merchants – a measured move to normalize crypto payments in daily retail.
Merz and Macron argue the “internet of value” needs unified global stablecoin rules to safeguard financial stability, ensure cross-border interoperability and protect consumers as digital payments evolve.
Stores can accept Bitcoin, but merchants must weigh volatility, payment processors, tax reporting, and security. This guide explains setup options, POS tools, and compliance steps for accepting crypto.
JPMorgan warns U.S. stablecoin policy could become a zero-sum game, forcing clear winners and losers as incumbents clash with fintechs over regulatory control and market dominance.
Arthur Hayes warns crypto may shift to ‘up only’ mode once the U.S. Treasury General Account hits $850B, saying increased liquidity and easing policy could ignite sustained market rallies.
MoneyGram integrates stablecoins as the core of its next-generation app, aiming to speed remittances, cut costs and ensure regulatory compliance while partnering with crypto firms to scale digital payments globally.
Second-generation stablecoins deliver enhanced transparency, algorithmic resilience and regulatory compliance, unlocking new payment, settlement and liquidity tools the cryptocurrency industry urgently needs.