Trademark Filing Reveals Western Union’s Deep Crypto Plans: Wallets, Trading, and a New Brand
A new trademark filing for “WUUSD” reveals that Western Union’s crypto strategy is more extensive than its recent stablecoin announcement suggested.
Building on Regulatory Clarity, Visa Bets Big on Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments
Capitalizing on emerging regulatory certainty for USD-pegged tokens, Visa is making a substantial infrastructure investment in stablecoins.
Australia Pre-Empts Crypto Law Reform with New Licensing Rules for DeFi
Ahead of anticipated legislative reforms, Australia’s financial regulator is taking decisive action.
JPYC Launches Japan’s Pioneer Regulated Stablecoin with 10 Trillion Yen Target
JPYC Inc. has launched Japan’s first legally recognized yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, beginning trading on Monday.
Kraken to UK Regulators: Move Faster on Crypto Rules or Risk Falling Behind
Kraken’s UK chief has called for faster regulatory action on stablecoins and tokenization.
From Pilot to Pause: How Beijing Slammed the Brakes on Tech’s Stablecoin Dreams
The stablecoin ambitions of China’s tech titans have hit a formidable wall: the Chinese state.
A Bridge, Not a Barrier: BoE’s Breeden Frames Stablecoin Limits as Path to Multi-Money Future
The Bank of England envisions a future where stablecoins are a key part of the monetary system, and its current plan for temporary limits is a bridge to get there safely.
