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Japan’s three largest banks have formalized their stablecoin ambitions, forming a joint council to govern infrastructure and governance for a yen-denominated stablecoin targeting live transactions by the end of Japan’s fiscal year.
Read full articleVisa has introduced new AI, stablecoin, and token capabilities at Visa Payments Forum 2026. The company said the tools will help clients support faster and more automated commerce. The updates cover agentic payments, token assurance, stablecoin settlement, and tokenized deposits.…
Coinbase has urged U.S. lawmakers to remove capital gains tax requirements on stablecoin payments and exempt small crypto transactions from burdensome reporting rules. According to testimony delivered by Coinbase vice president of tax Lawrence Zlatkin before the House Ways and…
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Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recorded a massive 22% surge in stablecoin activity as new data reveals a sharp increase in liquidity over the past week. Analysts say this growth positions XRPL among the top blockchains, signaling rising adoption and capital inflows despite declines in its price action. Ripple’s XRP Ledger Stablecoin Supply Jumps 22% […]
Japan’s three largest banks announced plans Wednesday to jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin and begin live commercial transactions before March 2027, a direct move to build domestic digital payment rails as USD-denominated stablecoins hold an estimated 84% to 90% of the $300+ billion global market. Banks Sign MOU, Form Governance Council MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, […]
A public comment letter argues that regulated stablecoin issuers need clearer compliance standards to avoid sanctions risks tied to secondary-market activity.
