Digital gold market could reach $170 billion by 2031, WGC and BCG say
World Gold Council and BCG forecast a $160–170 billion digital gold market by 2031, with $700 billion in potential demand if adoption barriers fall.
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Fireblocks Launches Liquidity Market for Stablecoin Trading
Fireblocks launched Liquidity Market, letting payments companies compare stablecoin quotes from multiple OTC liquidity providers and execute under existing settlement arrangements.
USDC is EU’s first ‘significant’ stablecoin, Circle defends economics
USDC becomes the EU's first "significant" stablecoin under MiCA, while Circle defends its economics and plans expansion into emerging markets.
JPM Coin Goes Live on Ethereum
JPMorgan's JPM Coin is now live on Ethereum, as institutions seek multi-chain options for moving wholesale money across web3 and traditional finance.
Archax, Chainlink Unlock Tokenised Treasuries as Collateral
Archax is adopting Chainlink Data Streams to enable onchain lending and collateral use of tokenised treasuries on its exchange.
SIFMA Urges SEC to Resolve Key Questions on TSVs
SIFMA urged the SEC to resolve key questions on tokenized securities venues (TSVs) and signaled support if the SEC needs more time before venues begin operating.
JPMorgan Takes JPM Coin to Ethereum, and Says It Is Not a Stablecoin
JPMorgan made its JPM Coin deposit token live on Ethereum mainnet for institutional clients, after running only on Base since November 2025. The bank says the token is not a stablecoin.
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Risk Tool Ahead of Global Rollout in 2027
Mastercard launched a Stablecoin Security tool combining payment data with blockchain analytics to flag scams and sanctions exposure before stablecoin payments complete. A global rollout is planned for 2027.
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Security Tool to Detect Fraud and Sanctions Risks Before Payments
Mastercard launched Stablecoin Security, a risk intelligence solution that helps financial institutions identify fraud, scams and sanctions exposure across stablecoin payment transactions. It was announced October 19 at Money20/20 USA.
Mastercard introduces fraud and sanctions screening to stablecoin payments
Mastercard has introduced a stablecoin transaction security service that allows financial institutions to screen payments for fraud, scams and sanctions risks before funds move across blockchain networks. According to an October 19 announcement, the company unveiled Stablecoin Security at Money20/20
BlackRock Pushes to Integrate Tokenized Assets Into…
BlackRock is accelerating efforts to integrate tokenized financial assets into traditional banking and investment infrastructure, positioning blockchain technology as an extension of existing capital markets rather than a replacement for conventional finance. The world's largest asset manager has ex
GENIUS Act: Blockchain Association Seeks Clearer DeFi, Stablecoin Rules
Blockchain Association urges Treasury to clarify GENIUS Act rules on DeFi, foreign stablecoins, trading liability and wallet location checks.
French MPs back crypto tax, and stablecoin swaps take the hit
French MPs backed taxing gains on swaps into MiCA e-money tokens and rejected ten-year crypto-loss relief for stablecoins in October 16 first-reading votes.
Blockchain Association says Treasury’s GENIUS Act rollout needs clearer DeFi, foreign issuer rules
The group filed comments on Treasury's proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, which governs who can issue and sell payment stablecoins.
Thunes and Coinbase to Expand Stablecoin Payments Globally
Thunes and Coinbase have teamed up to make it easier to send money across borders using stablecoins and local payment networks. The partnership will support international supplier payments, gig worker payouts and cross-border remittances. Coinbase will integrate Thunes’ Direct Global Network into it
Spanish banks extend blockchain into syndicated loan administration, Visa launches stablecoin prefunding
Spanish banks are extending blockchain use into syndicated loan administration, while Visa has launched stablecoin prefunding.
Visa and Mesh Partner to Make Crypto and Stablecoin Balances Spendable at 175 Million Merchants
Visa and Mesh are making crypto and stablecoin balances spendable at 175 million merchants. Mesh provisions a Visa credential behind the scenes so wallet holders can pay without selling or preloading funds.
Visa moves stablecoin prefunding for Visa Direct into production, with Inyo Global as first partner
Visa's launch lets businesses top up cross-border payout accounts in USDC around the clock, with Inyo Global as first partner. Visa has not disclosed volumes, chains or corridors.
JPMorgan brings JPM Coin to Ethereum to test bank-money settlement
JPMorgan brought its dollar deposit token, JPM Coin, to Ethereum on October 19, having previously launched it on Base. Institutional clients gain another option for settling transactions with bank-issued money.
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Security, a Risk-Intelligence Layer for Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard is combining payment intelligence with blockchain analytics so banks can read the risk of a stablecoin transfer the way they read a card transaction.
Ramp Seeks National Trust Bank Charter for Digital Asset Custody
Ramp has applied to the OCC to establish a national trust bank offering fiduciary investment management and custody of digital assets.
Arcus Adds Stock Tokens and WETH as Perpetual Collateral
Arcus has added stock tokens and WETH as collateral for its perpetual feature in early access, with automatic USDG loans at 50% initial loan-to-value. Non-USDG deposits are capped at $20,000 per account.
Kansas City Fed Flags Funding Challenges From Tokenized Deposits
A Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City research briefing examines how banks developing tokenized deposits for corporate customers could make their own funding deposits easier to move. It looks at the implications for bank funding.
French Lawmakers Approve Amendment Taxing…
France's National Assembly has narrowly approved an amendment that would make certain cryptocurrency-to-stablecoin conversions taxable from January 1, 2027, potentially ending a tax deferral widely used by investors who move between volatile digital assets and fiat-backed tokens without cashing out.
GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rule Comment Window Closes With 91 Days to the Effective Date
Treasury's payment-stablecoin rule closed its public comment period on October 19, leaving the GENIUS Act 91 days from taking effect without a final rule.
JPMorgan Brings JPM Coin to Ethereum as Wall Street Embrace Expands
JPMorgan is expanding its JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum mainnet, bringing blockchain-based dollar payments to the public network.
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Security as Banks Face New…
Mastercard introduced Stablecoin Security on October 19, a risk intelligence service to help banks and payment providers detect fraud and sanctions exposure before stablecoin transactions complete. It launches first in North America.
TRON handles about 73% of stablecoin transaction volume in September 2026
TRON handled about 73% of stablecoin transaction volume in September 2026, underscoring its role in stablecoin infrastructure.
Ondo and Superstate lead weekly growth in tokenized US T-bill market
Ondo and Superstate led weekly growth in the tokenized U.S. T-bill market, according to market data. Limited DeFi use suggests untapped potential.
XRP Ledger Repairs Its Lending Protocol Before It Goes Live
XRP developers published a second amendment to repair the ledger's new uncollateralized lending feature while the original still awaits validator approval.