Stablecoins
AllUnity to introduce Swiss franc stablecoin
AllUnity has announced plans to launch a Swiss franc-denominated stablecoin, CHFAU. Subject to the completion of regulatory engagement and operational preparations, the launch is planned for...
Hong Kong steps forward on stablecoins
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority expects to issue its first batch of stablecoin issuer licences in March.According to chief executive Eddie Yue, the issuances...
UK stablecoin regime to land in 2026
The UK’s top financial regulators – the Bank of England (BoE) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – are working to finalise a regulatory regime for stablecoins before...
Fidelity to launch digital dollar
Fidelity Investments is set to launch its first stablecoin to investors in the coming weeks. The Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD) will be issued by Fidelity...
GDF launches Stablecoin Regulatory Playbook
Global Digital Finance (GDF) has launched its Global Stablecoin Regulatory Playbook, a policy framework designed to support the development of clear, credible, and globally...
Bermuda advances national on-chain strategy
At this year’s World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos, the Government of Bermuda announced its plans to become the world’s first “fully on-chain national...
FCA calls industry to March Stablecoin sprint
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened applications for its March 2026 Stablecoin Sprint, a multi‑stakeholder innovation event designed to shape the country’s...
Ripple backs LMAX cross-asset strategy
LMAX Group, a cross-asset marketplace for FX and digital assets, and Ripple have partnered to accelerate the convergence of traditional and digital capital markets...
Inside banks’ stablecoin sandboxes
Behind closed doors, banks are stress-testing the future of money — building “stablecoin sandboxes” where tokenised cash can move, settle and interoperate across rival...
PwC “to lean in” to crypto clients
PwC, one of the Big Four, has signalled a renewed commitment to crypto-related work, according to the Financial Times. Paul Griggs, PwC US senior partner and...
S&P reaffirms USDC at ‘2 (strong)’
S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed USDC at 2 (strong), maintaining the stablecoin’s position in its second‑highest tier.S&P's assessment, published on 18 December, evaluates USDC’s...
Visa rolls out USDC settlement
Visa has announced the launch of USDC settlement in the United States, as part of its ongoing settlement pilot programme and strategy. For the first time, US issuers and...
FCA deems stablecoins a priority for 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will enable further experimentation with stablecoins through its regulatory sandbox, supporting innovative policy development. A set of new growth measures...
Report: Stablecoins face strict rules under new US laws
Stablecoin issuers and digital asset custodians face sweeping new compliance rules in the United States, according to a new policy report from CertiK.The analysis...
CoinShares’ outlook: graceful return to consolidated economy
The growing adoption of “hybrid finance” has positioned 2026 as a year in which crypto assets are expected to consolidate more firmly into mainstream financial...
BNP Paribas joins consortium to launch euro stablecoin
BNP Paribas has joined a consortium of nine major European banks to form Qivalis, an Amsterdam‑domiciled joint venture that will issue a euro‑denominated stablecoin...
