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KuCoin rolls out stablecoin gift cards
KuCoin launched stablecoin gift cards for USDT and USDC to enable global distribution of digital asset rewards, targeting business use cases like customer incentives and payroll.
Aug 6, 2026
Circle Secures Limited Purpose Trust Charter from New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)
Circle received a limited purpose trust charter from NYDFS, granting it state banking authority to custody assets and conduct fiduciary activities — a regulatory milestone that enhances its institutional legitimacy and operational scope for USDC.
Aug 3, 2026
Visa Stays Neutral as Open USD Draws Comparisons to Stablecoins USDT and USDC
Visa's CEO declined to frame Open USD as a competitor to USDT or USDC, opting instead for a neutral, infrastructure-supportive posture amid growing stablecoin market scrutiny.
Aug 2, 2026
Peak Money
A Reddit user inquiry seeks information about 'Peak Money', an unverified crypto-lending platform offering 10% APY on stablecoins with claims of borrower audits and collateral, but no FDIC insurance or official app store presence.
Jul 29, 2026
AFX Trade Suffers Bridge Exploit on Arbitrum, Draining Over $24 Million in Stablecoin USDC
AFX Trade, a perpetuals trading platform on Arbitrum, suffered a bridge exploit resulting in the loss of over $24 million in USDC stablecoin.
Jul 24, 2026
Built a stablecoin merchant payment prototype, hit the compliance capital wall
A solo technical founder built a working stablecoin-based merchant payment prototype but stalled before launch due to unresolved compliance, capital, custody, and infrastructure requirements — highlighting the operational and regulatory barriers to real-world fintech deployment.
Jul 19, 2026
Mercuryo and LBank Expand Stablecoin Access in Argentina with New ARS Purchase Offer
Mercuryo and LBank launched a promotional offer removing Mercuryo’s fees for Argentine users buying USDC with Argentine pesos, aiming to increase stablecoin accessibility in Argentina’s constrained financial environment.
Jul 16, 2026
Mizuho Securities Adopts Cautious Stance on Circle Internet Group as Stablecoin Competition Intensifies
Mizuho Securities downgraded Circle Internet Group's stock rating to 'underperform' and cut its price target to $50 amid intensifying stablecoin competition and perceived risks in the digital asset space.
Jul 16, 2026
OpenUSD : Challenging Circle’s Economics Without Immediately Toppling USDC’s Dominance
Open Standard, a consortium including Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase, launched OpenUSD (OUSD) on June 30, 2026—a USD-backed stablecoin that redistributes reserve interest income to partners rather than retaining it centrally.
Jul 15, 2026
Consolidating crypto and fiat spending without the usual mess
A Reddit user in Amsterdam describes consolidating crypto and fiat accounts into a single Keytom platform for simplified spending, highlighting reduced friction in daily financial management.
Published Jul 11, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 14, 2026
Standard Chartered enables institutional clients to access USDC minting and redemption
Standard Chartered has launched a new service allowing institutional clients to mint and redeem USDC stablecoin, in partnership with Circle, marking its entry into regulated on-chain dollar infrastructure.
Jul 8, 2026
Circle Launches Stablecoin Payouts for European Partners via Circle Mint France
Circle launched automated stablecoin payout functionality for European partners via its Circle Mint France service, enabling API-driven EURC disbursements.
Published Jul 4, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Standard Chartered gives institutional clients access to USDC minting and redemption
Standard Chartered, a global bank, has partnered with Circle to offer institutional clients the ability to mint and redeem USDC — a dollar-backed stablecoin — directly through the bank’s infrastructure.
Published Jul 3, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Coinbase helped build USDC - Why is it now backing the stablecoin trying to replace it, Open USD? - CryptoSlate
Coinbase, a co-creator of the USDC stablecoin, is now supporting Open USD — a new stablecoin positioned as an open-source, permissionless alternative — raising questions about strategic realignment and competitive positioning in the stablecoin ecosystem.
Published Jul 2, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase and BlackRock Unite Behind Open USD (OUSD): The First Real Threat to USDT and USDC? - Yahoo Finance
A consortium including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, and BlackRock announced Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin initiative positioned as a competitor to USDT and USDC, though no technical specifications, regulatory approvals, or launch timeline were disclosed.
Published Jul 1, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026