BlackRock joins major payments and crypto firms to launch Open USD stablecoin platform

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened the week with continued pressure on bitcoin and ether funds, which posted combined outflows of $261.14 million. Altcoin ETFs told a different story, led by $15.34 million in XRP inflows, alongside fresh demand for Solana and HYPE products. XRP ETFs Add $15 Million as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Lose […]

Circle's market position is challenged, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in the stablecoin sector and impacting investor confidence. The post Circle stock tumbles as banks and payment giants back new stablecoin Open USD appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Visa, Coinbase, Stripe, Mastercard and more than 140 other companies are launching a new stablecoin called Open USD, built to move money across borders without the fees that come with most existing tokens. Open Standard, the independent company set up to run the project, announced Open USD on Tuesday. The coin is designed for businesses […]

Azerbaijan requires crypto firms to obtain central bank licenses before operating legally. Draft law introduces AML, KYC, and continuous oversight for licensed crypto firms. New framework supports financial stability while expanding virtual asset regulation. Azerbaijan is moving closer to introducing comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation after submitting a draft virtual assets law for review. The proposed legislation […] The post Azerbaijan Moves to Regulate Crypto With New Virtual Assets Law appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Investors are being urged to verify whether their crypto provider appears on the official MiCA register before using its services.

Crypto's massive political spending signals its prioritization of regulatory influence, potentially reshaping legislative landscapes and investor strategies. The post Crypto firms spend $189M on 2026 US election, outpacing last cycle’s record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A consortium of more than 140 financial and technology companies introduced Open USD, a dollar stablecoin whose reserve earnings and governance are designed to flow to the businesses that adopt it rather than to a single issuer.

MetaMask has launched Money Account, a self-custodial stablecoin account on Monad that combines automated yield of up to 4% variable APY, direct spending, and integrated trading through a single balance. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the new…