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Despite volatile markets, Solana ETFs recorded $750 million inflows, limited outflows, increasing validator adoption and rapid stablecoin growth. Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to capture investor interest since their launch in the United States on October 28. According to data, spot Solana ETFs posted cumulative net inflows of $750.10 million as of Dec. […]
New data shows that enterprise-related wallets dominate stablecoin volume on Ethereum, pointing to real-world payment adoption. Ethereum-based stablecoin transfers are changing shape, with new data showing that companies and sellers are now moving much more value on-chain than individuals. The findings indicate that Ethereum is quietly becoming a clearing layer for business payments and consumer […]
TLDR: S-tier chains such as Polygon and Solana are leading the rapid adoption of stablecoin payment systems. Basic and emerging stablecoins are attracting fintech projects for integrated payment solutions. A-tier chains, including Tron and Ripple, support global crypto payments and new stablecoins. B-tier and C-tier chains focus on fast, low-cost payments and crypto card innovations. […]
World Liberty Financial plans to deploy 5% of WLFI cash to increase USD1. World Liberty Financial has proposed using a small portion of its unlocked treasury to fuel the growth of its stablecoin, USD1. The latest move aims to expand the project’s influence in the crypto ecosystem. The plan recommends deploying approximately 5% of WLFI’s […]
What are stablecoins? How are they different from other cryptos such as bitcoins? Stablecoins are a category of crypto assets designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to an underlying reference, typically a fiat currency (issued by or under the authority of the government) such as the US dollar. Bitcoin has no underlying […]
Stablecoins have become the most widely used crypto product, driving adoption in both advanced and emerging markets. Bybit’s latest report highlights that adoption is growing fastest where traditional finance falls short, with Ukraine, Nigeria and Vietnam demonstrating how crypto has become essential under these circumstances. The data also shows that stablecoins have become the most […]
A16z has predicted a big pivot in 2026, as stablecoins surge, AI agents proliferate, and on-chain financing challenges outdated banking infrastructure. A16z crypto, a venture capital fund of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), said it expects several crypto-related themes to gain importance in 2026, citing developments in stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, banking infrastructure, AI agent authentication, privacy […]
The RBI official dismissed the benefits claimed by stablecoin proponents, noting that India’s existing payment infrastructure already offers efficient solutions. | Photo credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar said stablecoins lack the basic features of money and pose significant risks to monetary stability, effectively precluding their integration into […]
Derivatives statistics show that XRP open interest is flat and speculative activity is muted, indicating a cautious, wait-and-see market. In a market looking for direction after recent volatility, data from analytics platform Santiment has pinpointed XRP as the only top-tier cryptocurrency showing signs of undervaluation. According to a post from Santiment on December 12, A […]
Stablecoins, backed by fiat money or other assets such as gold, are increasingly used as everyday money and are becoming part of the global payments infrastructure. Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman admitted that stablecoins are reshaping both the currency landscape and capital flows, and that India must be ready to embrace the innovations. Governments around […]
