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Chinese firms may face restrictions on stablecoin activity, affecting their role in the city’s digital asset market.

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While the Fed blows hot and cold, the whales are dozing off… and here come the stablecoins, discreet stewards of the crypto market, imposing themselves as masters of the party.

From Moscow, allegations are multiplying. A close advisor to Vladimir Putin claims that Washington uses stablecoins and gold to lighten the overwhelming burden of a public debt now exceeding 37 trillion dollars. A strategy that, if confirmed, could disrupt the balance of global finance.

The disappearance of a few thousand bitcoins from a balance sheet is enough to fuel controversies. This weekend, the issuer of USDT found itself at the center of a media whirlwind: did it secretly sell its BTC? Some saw a strategic shift there. However, behind the seemingly worrying figures, another reality emerges, much more nuanced, and above all, revealing the discreet movements of a giant in crypto finance.

The President of the European Central Bank steps up against dollar-backed stablecoins. During a conference in Frankfurt, Christine Lagarde demanded "firm" guarantees for any foreign issuer wishing to operate in the EU. A strong signal of European fears regarding the growing influence of the greenback in cross-border digital payments.

Tron has just announced a landmark measure: a 60% reduction in its network fees. This decision was validated by a community vote and confirmed by Justin Sun. It aims to make transactions on its network more accessible after a period when costs had significantly increased.

Tether, undisputed giant of stablecoins, backtracks on a decision that shook the crypto ecosystem in July. While it planned to end support for USDT on five historic blockchains, the issuer ultimately grants an unexpected reprieve to its users. Why this reversal, and what does it reveal about Tether's strategy in the face of regulatory challenges and competition?

PetroChina is exploring the use of yuan-backed stablecoins for cross-border oil trade as Hong Kong rolls out a new licensing framework, while China weighs regulatory clarity for digital assets in international settlements.

While some still dream of Bitcoin at $200,000, Mastercard slips the USDC under the rug and pays the bill in stablecoin... Quietly, but surely.

On-chain report shows that stablecoin deposits on cryptocurrency exchange Binance have surpassed $1.65 billion. Such massive user deposits are generally known to precede increased appetite for spot assets, especially after recent market sell-offs. Interestingly, this move comes as Bitcoin crumbles under the weight of whale sheddings and heavy liquidations.

Paybis announced a major enhancement to its platform, making it easier for users worldwide to buy USDT through a broader and faster range of payment methods. With these updates, Paybis offers users an easier way to access and use stablecoins worldwide.

The announcement of the launch of mUSD, Metamask's native stablecoin, marks a strategic milestone for the crypto ecosystem. Indeed, by partnering with Bridge, a Stripe subsidiary, and the decentralized infrastructure M0, Metamask is not just adding a feature: it is reshaping the contours of decentralized finance as we know it.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has urged key personalities within the U.S. financial space to approach DeFi and stablecoins without fear. Waller believes that the crypto sector is here to stay and will continue to drive advancement in the U.S. payments system.

China is reportedly weighing whether to authorize yuan-backed stablecoins. It would be a major reversal of its restrictive crypto stance. According to Reuters, sources familiar with the matter say the State Council will review a roadmap later this month that could open the door to stablecoin issuance tied directly to the Chinese yuan.

Bo Hines, former White House Crypto Council director, joins Tether to lead U.S. digital asset strategy and drive stablecoin expansion.

The Frontier stablecoin has been deployed on seven blockchains via LayerZero technology. Supported by the State of Wyoming, it aims to use the income from its reserves for education, with possible redistribution to holders in the future.

The US Department of the Treasury opens a public comment period until October 17, 2025, to assess cutting-edge technologies in the fight against money laundering and sanctions evasion. This approach is directly part of the implementation of the Genius Act, the historic legislation signed by Donald Trump that revolutionizes the regulation of stablecoins. But which technologies are US authorities really scrutinizing?

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has taken a major leap into the spotlight. On Wednesday, the brothers joined a Nasdaq bell-ringing ceremony in Times Square, celebrating a $1.5 billion token arrangement that could push their firm into the upper ranks of decentralized finance.

While the market watches ETFs and bitcoin monopolizes headlines, another dynamic, less noisy but more structuring, is underway: the rise of stablecoins. Backed by fiat currencies, these long secondary assets are becoming the backbone of the new digital finance. And at the heart of this transformation, one player stands out: Ethereum. The network is on track to become the central infrastructure of the tokenized monetary system.

MetaMask is set to dip its toes into an increasingly hot stablecoin market by launching its own U.S. dollar-pegged token, mUSD. The Ethereum wallet provider may announce the plan as early as Thursday, with a complete rollout by the end of the month. The decision represents a wider change toward MetaMask being a crypto gateway to a full-scale financial platform.

Digital assets have transcended the corridors of financing, entering the realm of space exploration. In a recent update, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has joined forces with American firm Shift4 Payments to offer crypto payment services for expeditions to outer space.

Beijing is tightening its grip on stablecoin activity, directing top financial institutions to halt all promotion of the digital asset class. In a bid to curb rising hype and possible speculative risks, regulators have ordered brokerages, think tanks, and research groups to cancel stablecoin seminars and stop publishing related content.

In 2024, salaries paid in crypto have tripled, marking a decisive turning point in the digital work landscape. Nearly 10% of professionals in the sector are now paid in stablecoins, notably USDC. This is a sign that crypto is establishing itself as a reliable, structured payment method, increasingly recognized by institutions.

Ripple USD (RLUSD) is gaining ground in the crypto sector, thanks to the recently signed GENIUS Act, which has injected increased optimism into the sector. As per the latest data, RLUSD has toppled Zcash (ZEC) in market valuation as the race for sector supremacy intensifies.

The payment world is shifting. Between crypto expansion and offensive strategy, Visa is redefining the rules of a game that has become global.

While some tighten their belts, Tether stacks billions in Treasury bonds. Crypto miracle or well-oiled cash machine? You be the judge, numbers to support.