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A stablecoin is a fiat-backed cryptocurrency that has a value pegged to another stable asset, such as the US dollar.

OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act's Stablecoin Yield Ban

OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act’s Stablecoin Yield Ban

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The OCC’s 376-page proposal implements the GENIUS Act by prohibiting yields on payment stablecoins, including through affiliates or third parties. Industry experts view it as an overreach beyond the statute, potentially disrupting models like Circle-Coinbase partnerships. The rule sets a 60-day comment period, with crypto firms gearing up to challenge presumptions on yield evasion. The Office of the Comptroller of the...

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Latin America Tightens Crypto Rules As Brazil Launches Stablecoin

Latin America Tightens Crypto Rules As Brazil Launches Stablecoin

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Latin America is emerging as a critical battleground for cryptocurrency regulation and innovation. Colombia’s DIAN has introduced new reporting requirements mandating disclosure of crypto transactions exceeding 50,000 pesos (about $13 USD). Meanwhile, Brazil has debuted a government-backed stablecoin, BRD, designed to integrate digital assets into its financial system. This dual development captures the evergreen tension between regulation...

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The Top 5 Ways to Actually Use Your Crypto in 2026

The Top 5 Ways to Actually Use Your Crypto in 2026

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For years, people talked about crypto as “the future of money.” But by 2026, it finally stopped being a prediction and became something much simpler – a normal way to pay. Coffee runs, groceries, travel, bills, the random things people buy throughout the week… crypto has quietly worked its way into all of it. It’s no longer just a digital asset to hold. It’s something people actually spend. Here are the top five ways crypto is...

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Coinbase and Mastercard in Advanced Talks to Acquire Stablecoin Firm BVNK for Up to .5B

Coinbase and Mastercard in Advanced Talks to Acquire Stablecoin Firm BVNK for Up to $2.5B

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Coinbase and Mastercard have held advanced acquisition talks with BVNK, a stablecoin fintech. The potential deal could value BVNK at between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion. If completed, this would represent the largest stablecoin-related acquisition to date. Coinbase and Mastercard are competing to acquire BVNK, a London-based firm specializing in stablecoin payments and infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The...

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North Dakota Partners to Launch State-Backed Stablecoin

North Dakota Partners to Launch State-Backed Stablecoin

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The Bank of North Dakota and Fiserv are launching a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin called Roughrider Coin in 2026. The token will facilitate interbank transactions, merchant payments, and global money movement for North Dakota’s financial institutions. This initiative positions North Dakota as the second U.S. state to issue a stablecoin, highlighting growing regulatory support for digital assets. North Dakota is embracing...

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