Fintech News

MAY 16, 2024

The Philippines has been uncovered to be the leading country in Southeast Asia showcasing overall interest in degen crypto and small cap cryptocurrency tokens, according to an extensive recent update from crypto resource platform CoinGecko. The top 25 most crypto degen countries account for a majority 77.8% of onchain speculation interest.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The enforcement of MiCA provides clear guidelines for the issuance and management of stablecoins, reducing legal uncertainties and fostering confidence among market participants. In response to MiCA’s requirements, several crypto exchanges and service providers adjusted their offerings.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 8, 2025

New York, New York, April 8th, 2025, FinanceWire Testnet Opens Door to Decentralized Trading, Borrowing, Earning, and Stablecoins on Bitcoins Foundation Bitcoins market cap sits close to $2 trillion, but its potential remains largely untapped, locked behind centralized solutions.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The TRON network is the second largest blockchain by stablecoin transaction volume, with a stablecoin market cap exceeding $60 billion USD, providing stablecoins with the infrastructure needed within countries with high inflationary economic trends, as seen across Latin America, Africa, Central Asia and Southeast Asia.

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The Payments Association

APRIL 22, 2025

RLUSD is an enterprise-grade, USD-denominated stablecoin created with trust, utility, and compliance at its core, backed by Ripples years of experience working with both crypto and traditional finance. We’re seeing the market cap continue to grow, outpacing our internal projections.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has launched a new tool providing real-time data and educational resources on digital money with an initial focus on stablecoins. The stablecoin market has surged from less than $3billion in 2019 to more than $130billion in 2024.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Stablecoins Gain Traction in Singapore Stablecoins across Asia are gradually reducing their dependence on the U.S. The shift toward stablecoins pegged to local currencies marks a significant step in enhancing monetary sovereignty and modernising payment systems. Paxos adds further momentum to stablecoin adoption.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2025

Along with this announcement, Juno is launching MXNB token on Arbitrum, a stablecoin pegged to the value of the Mexican peso, which is fully fiat-backed on a one-to-one basis against reserves.

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BitPay

APRIL 25, 2023

Stablecoins help bridge the gap between fiat currency and crypto. Ahead we’ll take a closer look at what makes stablecoins a leading option for cross-border crypto payments. Ahead we’ll take a closer look at what makes stablecoins a leading option for cross-border crypto payments.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 29, 2024

The EUR denominated stablecoin EURT, will be delisted in advance of the June 30 deadline. One area that the regulations currently get wrong is stablecoins. However, MiCA also introduces caps on the amount of stablecoin transactions that can occur within a set period.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Axelar network’s integration with the XRPL aims to help bolster the XRPL DeFi ecosystem by providing essential liquidity for stablecoins and large-cap assets.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 13, 2025

.” Payments utility is also expected to drive greater stablecoin adoption in the UAE, with stablecoins offering real-time settlement compared to traditional banking systems, which often take days to process. Launched at the end of December on global exchanges, Ripples ownhas already surpassed $130million in market cap.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Issued through Circle’s regulated entities, USDC is the largest regulated dollar-backed stablecoin in the industry with over a $35 billion market cap, as of September 17, 2024. The presence of multiple native stablecoins on Sui fuels a diverse, secure, and scalable platform for building the future of intelligent assets.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 16, 2024

Moreover, there was a notable uptick in the utilisation of stablecoins for payments, leading to a global shift towards their adoption. The market cap of stablecoins reached new levels, underscoring their growing significance. DeFi witnessed a surge, empowering users worldwide to seamlessly exchange tokenised assets.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

billion market cap. The Chinese online commerce services upstart WeTrade Group is aiming to raise approximately $121 million in its transfer from the OTC board to Nasdaq per an S-1 filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). WeTrade, which is listed on the OTC under the WETG symbol, has a $1.7 TransferWise, a U.K.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 4, 2024

The Payments Association remains supportive of continuing to work closely with the Bank of England, the FCA and HM Treasury to ensure the UK can quickly adopt a Class A regulatory framework for stablecoins that can become a global point of reference for any jurisdiction that wants to operate in this domain.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

large-cap VA) and stablecoins issued by HKMA-licensed stablecoin issuers under their forthcoming regime (see this Latham blog post ). Banks, SFC-licensed corporations, VATPs, and (likely) stablecoin issuers would be exempt from the licensing regime. Certain regulated entities exempted.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2019

million in revenue by market cap from bitcoin in Q1 of 2019, although actual profit was $832,000. In the meantime, you can transfer profits from selling bitcoin to any bank account or debit card linked to your Cash App.”. Square brought in about $65.5

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Fintech News

JANUARY 5, 2025

Group 1 includes tokenised traditional assets, such as bonds and equities, and stablecoins backed by traditional assets with strict stabilisation mechanisms and regulatory oversight. Stablecoins must be redeemable for predefined values, minimise market fluctuations, and comply with central bank supervision.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding use cases: From stablecoins to tokenisation While De-Fi discussions often focus on theoretical concepts, several tangible use cases illustrate its practical applications in the payments industry. Among the most prominent are stablecoins and the tokeni s ation of traditional financial instruments. billion in May 2022.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Their collaboration targets inflation-prone regions with stablecoin solutions for affordable remittances and economic stability. Unlimit aims to unlock the potential of seamless stablecoin transactions in emerging markets in the coming months.

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The Payments Association

APRIL 14, 2025

Immediate focus areas include fraud prevention, ISO 20022 readiness, and stablecoin regulationbut longer-term success depends on active engagement with consultations, operational resilience, and global alignment. Following the UKs departure from the EU, the caps that previously limited these fees no longer apply. What’s next?

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

High rolling reserves, volume caps, prolonged settlements, and excessive chargeback thresholds make scaling and market expansion difficult. Many mainstream PSPs and acquirers lack sector expertise and tread cautiously, imposing strict compliance checks, long onboarding times, and restrictive terms.

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CoinRemitter

MARCH 21, 2025

Tether (USDT) Tether is a stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar. As of 2025, USDT remains the largest stablecoin with an impressive market cap of $80 billion. As the second-largest cryptocurrency, ETHs market cap stands around $250 billion in 2025. It offers stability in the middle of the volatile crypto market.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and several others remain the largest by market cap. By 2025, many countries have introduced frameworks to govern crypto exchanges, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and stablecoin issuers. Regulatory Environment : Regulators worldwide have taken a more active role in overseeing crypto activities.

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Finovate

JANUARY 8, 2025

This week’s edition of Tales from the Crypto features an update on Ripple’s newly launched stablecoin RLUSD, El Salvador’s negotiated commitment to Bitcoin, as well as an acquisition and a new partnership. PYUSD has a market cap of more than $491 million. EURC has a market cap of more than $82 million.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The demand for tokenized RWAs has been one clear example, reaching a market cap of $2.7billion in the first quarter of 2024 and projected to reach as high as $30trillion in the next decade. These factors have positioned stablecoins as essential tools for PSPs and businesses alike.

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Fintech Review

JANUARY 17, 2025

In 2024, Ripple’s token surged by 238.4%, positioning it as the fourth-largest digital asset by market cap, following Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether. Additionally, the approval of the RLPUSD stablecoin in December 2024 might further influence XRP’s market position. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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