Stablecoin
Tokenized Gold Trading Has Surpassed Last Year’s Total as the Asset Moves Toward a Stablecoin-Like Model
A strong gold rally, continued central-bank accumulation and the limitations of traditional gold products are driving interest in tokenized gold. Its proponents argue that gold could follow a path similar to stablecoins: preserving the underlying asset while changing how it is held, transferred and settled.
Tether Says KPMG U.S. Has Completed Its First Full Audit, Verifying Gold, Bitcoin and Equity Reserves
Tether says KPMG U.S. has completed an independent audit of the USDT issuer’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, covering roughly 150 metric tons of gold, more than 100,000 bitcoin and over $6 billion in residual equity. The company says it plans to undergo a full financial audit annually while continuing quarterly attestation reports.
Bitwise Launches Next-Generation Crypto ETF Products as Traditional Finance Embraces Digital Assets
Asset manager Bitwise has announced the launch of next-generation cryptocurrency ETF products, marking a new phase for institutional-grade digital asset investment vehicles designed to provide traditional investors with compliant crypto exposure.
Mastercard Australia Payment Outage Resolved, Highlighting Traditional Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Mastercard experienced a brief global payment system outage in Australia on Saturday, causing transaction declines for some customers. While the issue has been resolved and services restored, the incident reignites discussions about traditional payment infrastructure reliability and decentralized alternatives.
Circle Assembles Arc Validator Network with BlackRock, Nasdaq, and Other Financial Giants
Stablecoin issuer Circle has announced the formation of the Arc validator network, with members including BlackRock, DTCC, Nasdaq parent company ICE, Mastercard, Visa, and other traditional finance giants. The mainnet is scheduled to launch on September 16, marking the first time a stablecoin issuer has entrusted foundational consensus to Wall Street institutions.
From Bank Fraud to Cross-Border Remittances: Payment Security Gaps and Emerging Stablecoin Use Cases
A UK businessman lost £14,000 to fraudsters who exploited his Metro Bank account to purchase Claude AI credits, exposing critical gaps in payment monitoring and AI subscription security. Meanwhile, wallet providers accelerate integration of multi-chain payments and compliance tools, as Trump's immigration policies are expected to drive growth in stablecoin and Bitcoin ATM usage for cross-border remittances.
African Payment Firm Yellow Card Builds Cross-Border Infrastructure with Stablecoin Focus
African payment company Yellow Card is building foundational cross-border payment infrastructure to enable stablecoin and international remittance capabilities, differentiating itself from traditional payment firms like Stripe and Wise.
U.S.-Japan Joint Forex Intervention to Support Yen Raises Questions on Cross-Border Liquidity and Digital Assets
The United States and Japan coordinated a rare joint intervention in foreign exchange markets to support the yen, with Trump calling it a signal of friendship. Traders are bracing for potential further action on Monday as the yen strengthened in thin trading, an event that may influence global liquidity patterns and digital asset markets.
Crypto Embedding into Fintech Infrastructure: From Fringe to Foundational Payment Layer
Cryptocurrencies are increasingly embedded into fintech applications and infrastructure, becoming integral components of payment ecosystems. Despite ongoing regulatory debates, technical penetration and use case expansion are reshaping the underlying architecture of traditional financial technology.