Stablecoin

Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff rejected online rumors that the Trump-linked crypto platform World Liberty Financial is collapsing. The denials came Thursday at Consensus in Miami Beach amid a legal fight with Tron founder Justin Sun. Executives defended the firm's leadership and stablecoin reserves.

5 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the U.S. Senate's crypto market structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, remains uncertain despite a recent stablecoin compromise. Speaking at Consensus 2026 in Miami Beach, he emphasized that a Senate Banking Committee hearing this month is crucial for its advancement. Without it in the next two weeks, the bill's chances could drop sharply.

Compass Point analyst Ed Engel has upgraded his rating on Circle (CRCL) to Neutral from Sell, acknowledging its shift toward behaving like a crypto market proxy. Despite the upgrade, Engel maintains a low price target of $60, citing ongoing valuation concerns and competition. The move follows a similar revision by Mizuho's Dan Dolev and comes as USDC's supply has declined.

15 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has postponed a key markup hearing on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, originally set for January 15, 2026, following opposition from Coinbase. The delay stems from concerns over provisions affecting stablecoin rewards and regulatory authority. Lawmakers and industry leaders express optimism for continued negotiations.

World Liberty Financial, a Trump-related cryptocurrency project, has launched a governance vote to allocate less than 5% of its unlocked treasury tokens toward boosting adoption of its USD1 stablecoin. The proposal, released on December 28, 2025, aims to fund incentive programs and partnerships but faces early opposition from voters. The vote will conclude on January 4, 2026.

27 декабря 2025 Сообщено ИИ

PayPal is expanding its use of blockchain technology across its operations, a move its CEO says is essential for modernizing payments. This initiative reflects a broader trend among Wall Street firms embracing crypto tools. Experts predict 2026 will see widespread adoption following regulatory progress in 2025.