Teucrium CEO Says Ripple and XRP Could Replace SWIFT SWIFT Already Introducing Its Own Blockchain Technology with Chainlink SWIFT as a Symbol of Western Power, Capable of Paralyzing Economies Through Sanctions Blockchain is expected to eventual

Introduction of programmable currency functions through stablecoins Bank-centered introduction, with non-bank participation via consortia Structural disruption of bank-centered financial industry if non-bank issuance permitted Bank of K

More value now courses through stablecoins and other crypto rails than most policy conversations acknowledge: the IMF’s 2025 analysis maps roughly $2 trillion in cross-border stablecoin flows in 2024, concentrated in North America and the Asia-Pacific, and significant relative to GDP in emerging regions. Meanwhile, FATF reports that a third of surveyed jurisdictions still lacked full Travel Rule legislation as of mid-2024, and even among adopters, supervision and enforcement lag.

Deposit and government bond collateralization First case following revision of the Payment Services Act Issuance target of $6.7 billion within three years The Japanese government is set to approve the issuance of yen-denominated st

China, Red Alert for Second-Half Economy Consumer Sentiment in Freefall amid Prolonged Property Slump Sole Growth Engine, Exports, on the Brink China’s economic recovery in the second half of the year is flashing red.

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Ripple acquires a payment infrastructure provider specializing in stablecoin-based transactions. Rapid expansion of crypto business operations through consecutive M&A deals. Industry sees heightened wave of strategic alliances, with players seizing the moment.

High-Risk, Volatile, Uncertain Assets Cleared for InvestmentLosses Shifted to Individual Investors

Target Valuation at $4.2 BillionFrom Quiet Contender to Market Reshaper

The Trump administration unveils sweeping plans to overhaul cryptocurrency regulations Comprehensive restructuring of digital asset classification, taxation, and compliance frameworks Bitcoin to be recognized and stockpiled as a strategic reserve asset

A gate once open now starts to close. The stream of data begins to slow. What once was shared must now be earned. And every byte comes with a toll. For years, financial technology companies have thrived on open access to consumer banking data, allowing them to build tools for budgeting, investing, lending, and payments. But a recent move by JPMorgan Chase may redraw the boundaries of that ecosystem.

First Case Emphasizing XRP Utility EmergesReal Contest Lies in Replacing Financial Infrastructure

Bank of England effectively halts issuance of a digital pound. CBDC-related discussions face setbacks in both the U.S.

Forecasts for stablecoin market growth remain sharply divided. J.P. Morgan warns the “Genius Act” may expose vulnerabilities in Tether's dominance. Building market trust remains an urgent challenge. J.P.

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Ripple expands its influence through partnerships with international financial institutions. Launches stablecoin RLUSD to push for entry into regulated finance. U.S.

In Buenos Aires last year, merchants who once taped peso price lists to their windows replaced them with QR codes linked to tether wallets. By December, Argentines had moved the equivalent of US$91.1 billion through crypto rails, and 61.8% of that flow rode on dollar‑pegged stablecoins—an amount larger than the country’s merchandise trade surplus and more than double the central bank’s usable foreign‑currency reserves.

Expanding Its Global Payment PresenceBuilding Real-World Transaction Networks with Stablecoins