46% of APAC consumers likely to use stablecoins by 2031: Visa survey
Visa survey finds 46% of Asia Pacific consumers likely to use stablecoins within five years, yet only 16% have used them in the past 12 months.
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82 Million Galaxy Devices Will Support USDC Transfers This October
USDC is set to become Samsung Wallet's default dollar stablecoin as Coinbase expands its partnership with Samsung. The US rollout will let eligible Galaxy owners hold digital dollars and send money internationally within the app.
Animoca Brands partners with Franklin Templeton to expand NUVA’s tokenized asset lineup
Animoca Brands has partnered with Franklin Templeton to expand the tokenized asset lineup on its NUVA platform.
Standard Chartered to hold stablecoins and tokenized assets for Singapore institutions
Standard Chartered plans Singapore custody for selected crypto, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, open to institutions and accredited corporates.
Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s questions over Tether ties
A Senate Democrat is questioning Cantor Fitzgerald over its ties to Tether, following a report by Democratic investigators alleging USDT has become a key tool for Iran's shadow banking network.
Securitize Launches Tokenized Apple, Nvidia and Tesla…
Securitize has launched tokenized versions of 12 U.S. equities, including Apple, Nvidia and Tesla, on Solana for eligible investors in the U.S., EU and other permitted jurisdictions. The share-backed tokens carry dividend and voting rights with USDC settlement.
EDX Markets to List Tokenized Bitcoin (vBTC) for Institutional Spot Trading
EDX Markets will list tokenized Bitcoin (vBTC) for institutional spot trading. The institution-only exchange will also validate transactions and take part in governance on the VerifiedX network.
Anyflo emerges from stealth to simplify stablecoin payments for enterprises
Stablecoin payments orchestration firm Anyflo has emerged from stealth and acquired bitcoin lending platform Native.
Securitize Brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla Stocks Onchain on Solana
Securitize is launching 1:1-backed tokenized versions of major U.S. stocks including Apple, Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft on Solana, with dividends and voting rights for eligible investors.
Tokenization: Securitize Announces Global Availability of Tokenized Stocks
Securitize announced global availability of tokenized stocks on its Solana-based broker-dealer platform, settled in USDC.
IMF Report Details Why Tokenized Finance Is Struggling to Scale
A new IMF report says tokenization could transform capital markets but warns fragmented infrastructure, thin liquidity and financial stability risks are hindering adoption.
China’s P2P stablecoin wallets surge 43x, Korea’s $450B crypto economy: Asia Express
Peer-to-peer stablecoin wallet use in China has surged despite ongoing bans, according to new figures. South Korea's $450B crypto economy is the largest in East Asia.
Senator Blumenthal probes ties between Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald
Senator Blumenthal is probing ties between Tether and Cantor Fitzgerald, raising the prospect of tighter stablecoin scrutiny.
Top Democrat among Senate investigators probes ties between Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether
Senator Richard Blumenthal is digging into Tether's U.S. financial partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald as Democrats' odds of retaking the Senate rise.
Cardano Foundation Spins Out Veridian, Tokenizing Shares on CIP-0113
Cardano Foundation spun out digital identity firm Veridian, with tokenized shares issued as the first equity under CIP-0113.
SAP and Samsung Shift Stablecoin Competition From Issuance to Distribution
SAP is bringing stablecoin settlement into enterprise software while Samsung expands stablecoin access, shifting competition toward distribution to existing customers.
Ondo Opens Trading in OpenAI-Linked Private-Market Note
Ondo opened trading in OPAIon, a tokenized note linked to OpenAI private-market exposure, with access limited to qualifying non-US investors. It showed a $1,132 price and 0.49% spread on launch day.
Polkadot Launches USDT-Backed dotUSD Under OpenGov
Polkadot launched dotUSD, a USDT-backed stablecoin approved under OpenGov, with about 2.77 million tokens in supply. DOT-backed borrowing is planned for a later phase.
Kyrgyzstan Winds Down Gold-Backed USDKG After UK Sanctions
Kyrgyzstan is winding down the gold-backed USDKG stablecoin after UK sanctions. Holders can request fiat or USDT, and the shutdown documents leave the gold reserves unspecified.
SAP Pay adds USDC payments, with Circle Mint access required
Tereina's Circle integration adds a USDC settlement route inside SAP workflows, with institutional checks and regional conditions governing access.
Polkadot Launches Native dotUSD Stablecoin Through OpenGov
Polkadot has launched dotUSD, a native stablecoin, through its OpenGov governance process.
Polkadot's "issuer-free" stablecoin launches on Tether's dollars
Polkadot launched dotUSD, a stablecoin it describes as having no issuing company, minted one-for-one against Tether's USDT.
BNB Chain leads tracked chains in tokenized equities with 41% market value
BNB Chain leads tracked chains in tokenized equities with 41% of market value, per new data.
Wall Street's tokenization boom could have bigger winners than bitcoin and ether, Citrini says
Research firm Citrini sees tokenized stocks, bonds and loans creating new markets for trading and lending, with fee-generating platforms and companies poised to benefit.
Securitize stock jumps over 10% after launching tokenized US equities on Solana
Securitize launched tokenized shares of 12 US companies on Solana for eligible investors, with dividend and voting rights and plans for round-the-clock trading. Its stock rose over 10% on the news.
Tokyo turns to blockchain to find new buyers for its record debt pile
Japan's Ministry of Finance held its first meeting on tokenizing government bonds, mapping three ways blockchain could be used for JGBs.
Securitize lets US investors buy Solana tokens backed by real Apple and Nvidia shares
Eligible US and EU investors can trade 12 Securitize stock tokens on Solana, including Apple and Nvidia, each backed one for one by a real share.
MiCA Stablecoin Deadline: ESMA Gives EU Crypto Platforms 3 Months to Remove USDT
The EU's securities regulator has given authorised platforms three months to remove USDT and other non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins from their EU services.
DOT price tests $1 support as Polkadot launches dotUSD stablecoin
Polkadot has launched its native dotUSD stablecoin as DOT trades near $1.
Consensys and ClearToken team up on 24/7 settlement for wholesale markets
Consensys and ClearToken are partnering on 24/7 settlement for wholesale markets.