Hong Kong financial district skyline with digital currency symbols representing new stablecoin licenses.
Bitcoin News

Ethereum Foundation Redefines Role as Hong Kong Nears Stablecoin Launch

March 14, 2026 — The Ethereum Foundation has published a new mandate outlining its evolving role in the ecosystem, while Hong Kong’s monetary authority is reportedly preparing to issue its first stablecoin licenses to major banks. These developments signal a decisive moment for governance in decentralized networks and the institutional adoption of digital assets. Ethereum […]

Gold bullion and digital tablet representing Theo's gold-linked yield stablecoin facility.
Bitcoin News

Gold-Linked Yield Stablecoin Secures $100M Backing as Institutions Seek Lucrative Alternatives

Institutional capital is flowing into novel digital asset structures, as evidenced by tokenization platform Theo securing a $100 million structured facility to back its newly launched gold-linked yield stablecoin, thUSD. This move, confirmed on March 18, 2026, highlights a growing pivot toward alternative yield sources beyond traditional U.S. Treasury reserves in the stablecoin market. Theo’s […]

Digital tablet showing WLFI governance proposal results on a boardroom table.
Bitcoin News

WLFI Enforces 6-Month Token Lock for Voting Rights

March 16, 2026 — World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token holders have ratified a major governance change, mandating a 180-day lock-up period for voting privileges. The proposal passed with overwhelming support, marking a significant shift for the cryptocurrency project backed by members of the Trump family. Governance Overhaul Receives Near-Unanimous Support The snapshot governance vote concluded […]

Ledger APAC lead discusses US stablecoin yield ban impact on global markets.
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US Stablecoin Yield Ban May Shift Market Overseas

March 16, 2026 — A potential U.S. ban on third-party platforms offering yields on stablecoins could create opportunities for other countries to fill the void, according to a senior executive at crypto wallet firm Ledger. The regulatory divergence may accelerate global competition for cryptocurrency innovation and capital. Regulatory Carve-Outs Could Attract Business Takatoshi Shibayama, Ledger’s […]

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Paxos Assets Surpass $8B With 500% Annual Growth

NEW YORK – March 15, 2026 – Paxos Trust Company, a regulated blockchain infrastructure platform, has surpassed $8 billion in total issued assets. The milestone represents a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 500%, according to data from the company. The firm’s expansion is driven by its suite of regulated digital assets. These include the PayPal […]

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Bitcoin News

Bitcoin Scam Claim, USDC Surge, Court Ruling Shake Crypto

March 15, 2026 — The cryptocurrency sector faced a mix of political criticism, surging stablecoin demand, and a significant regulatory setback on March 15. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a “Ponzi scheme,” the USDC stablecoin approached an $80 billion market capitalization, and a U.S. federal appeals court ended a crypto bank’s legal […]

Analyst desk with tablet showing USDC and USDT transaction volume data charts.
Bitcoin News

USDC Overtakes USDT in Transaction Volume: Mizuho

March 14, 2026 — Circle’s USDC stablecoin has surpassed Tether’s USDT in adjusted transaction volume for the first time since 2019, according to a new analysis from Japanese investment bank Mizuho. The shift represents a significant change in stablecoin usage patterns, with analysts emphasizing transaction volume as a key indicator of which digital dollar will […]

FDIC Chair Travis Hill announces stablecoin deposit insurance policy at ABA Washington Summit
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FDIC Chair Confirms: No Deposit Insurance for Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 19, 2026: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Travis Hill delivered a definitive statement today that will reshape the cryptocurrency arena. During his prepared remarks at the American Bankers Association Washington Summit, Hill confirmed the FDIC lacks authority to insure stablecoin deposits under the recently enacted GENIUS Act. This clarification ends months […]

FDIC Chair Travis Hill announces stablecoin deposit insurance ban under GENIUS Act at ABA summit
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Breaking: FDIC Bans Stablecoin Insurance Under GENIUS Act, Hill Confirms

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 18, 2026: The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will not insure stablecoin deposits under the newly implemented GENIUS Act, FDIC Chair Travis Hill confirmed today in a definitive policy statement that reshapes cryptocurrency regulation. During his prepared remarks at the American Bankers Association Washington Summit, Hill outlined the agency’s strict interpretation […]

FDIC Chair Travis Hill announces stablecoin deposit insurance exclusion under GENIUS Act at Washington summit
Ethereum News

Breaking: FDIC Excludes Stablecoins from Deposit Insurance Under New Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a definitive statement that reshapes the regulatory arena for digital assets, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair Travis Hill declared on Wednesday that stablecoins will not qualify for federal deposit insurance under the recently enacted GENIUS Act. Speaking at the American Bankers Association Washington Summit on March 19, 2026, Hill confirmed […]