Stablecoin

An internal error worth more than double the world's GDP highlights both the operational risks and the transparent, self-correcting nature of public blockchains.

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said strong oversight mechanisms and consumer protections are needed for stablecoins to make them a more viable payment instrument.

New research from American Banker finds that financial institutions are asking about ROI, infrastructure costs and compliance burdens.

The conditional approval came with residency waivers for board directors and green-lights the bank's business model, which is aimed at serving tech companies and ultra-high net worth customers in the digital asset space.

New research from American Banker finds that most are still hashing out plans for crypto and stablecoins, but a handful have already launched projects.

Bridge will join a number of digital asset firms vying for the coveted charter, seizing on the crypto-friendly environment in the second Trump term.

The bank is the custodian for Anchorage's stablecoin platform, it's thinking of issuing its own and it's relaunching bitcoin custody, among other efforts.

Credit cards that pay rewards in cryptocurrencies are nothing new, but the GENIUS Act has opened the door for new incentive programs.

Canadian banks, financial institutions, fintechs and commerce companies have come together to develop a Canadian dollar-backed stablecoin that is slated to go live in early 2026. The move comes as U.S.-based banks continue to evaluate their own participation in the post-GENIUS Act world.

Noelle Acheson argues that broad choice between stablecoins is good for users and for the ecosystem — and any confusion can be smoothed by technical and design solutions.