ARP Digital has secured a Broker-Dealer licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), upgrading the in-principle approval it received in April and making the UAE its second regulated Gulf market. The licence lets the Bahrain-headquartered firm offer UAE-domiciled corporates, capital markets participants, and qualified investors regulated conversion between digital assets, stablecoins, and the UAE [...] The post ARP Digital Also Secures VARA Crypto Licence in Dubai appeared first on Fintech News UAE .
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BRICS is examining ways to make cross-border payments cheaper through closer links between fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the proposals remain under discussion, according to Reuters. Possible approaches include greater interoperability between members’ instant payment networks and connections between their respective CBDCs. The [...] The post BRICS Explores CBDC Links to Cut Cross Border Payment Costs appeared first on Fintech Singapore .
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Thredd is supporting Cashi’s stablecoin spending card rollout in Hong Kong with Mexico next on its expansion plans. Thredd will provide the issuer processing infrastructure for the programme. The Cashi app lets users hold and send digital assets, while its card can be used for everyday purchases. The Hong Kong programme is now live with [...] The post Thredd Powers Cashi Stablecoin Card Launch in Hong Kong appeared first on Fintech Singapore .
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Standard Chartered’s Anchorpoint unveiled the beta phase of its HKDAP stablecoin issuance with licensed Hong Kong digital asset exchanges HashKey and OSL. It follows the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) awarding the first two stablecoin issuer licenses in April to Anchorpoint and HSBC and marks the first issuance of a Hong Kong regulated stablecoin. Anchorpoint […] The post Standard Chartered’s Anchorpoint launches beta version of HKDAP stablecoin appeared first on Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise .
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TRON’s stablecoin activity reached record levels in Q2 2026 with circulating USDT supply on-chain rising to $87.9 billion and USDT transfers reaching $2.1 trillion, according to data from research firm, Messari. USDT accounted for 98.5% of TRON’s stablecoin market which grew 4.1% from the previous quarter to a record $89.2 billion, Messari said. Average daily USDT transfer volume increased 4.3% to $22.8 billion during the quarter reversing a decline recorded in the first quarter. MILESTONE | TRON Dominates Issuance, […]
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MasterCard’s $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure firm, BVNK, followed years of growth, competition from major payments and crypto companies, and a closely contested process in which cultural fit ultimately mattered as much as price. The deal offered a rare glimpse into the path taken by the London-based stablecoin company with early investor, Concentric, providing insight into BVNK’s journey from a startup valued at just $4 million to a $1.8 billion acquisition. STABLECOINS | The MasterCard $1.8 Billion BVNK […]
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XDC Tech integrates Bridge’s stablecoin platform to bring on-chain stablecoin settlement to agentic AI commerce. Reported by markets.businessinsider.com.
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South Africa has proposed new rules that would limit certain offshore transfers of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The draft crypto asset manual for offshore transactions was published by the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) Financial Surveillance (FinSurv) division, and contains a mix of outright bans and reporting requirements. The consultation period runs until the end of […] The post South Africa plans exchange controls for offshore crypto, stablecoin flows appeared first on Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise .
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India's USDT supply tightens as local stablecoin premium surges past 8.5% amid regulatory crackdown. Reported by Crypto Briefing, The Block and 5 more.
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South Africa’s stablecoin market shows why emerging-market regulators need to move beyond simply deciding whether to allow or ban digital dollars. The country has seen rapid growth in stablecoin use alongside the emergence of multiple rand-pegged alternatives. Yet the regulatory framework remains incomplete, creating uncertainty over issues such as consumer protection, redemption rights, reserves and the treatment of foreign-currency stablecoins. EXPERT OPINION | The South African Stablecoin Landscape The key policy lesson is that regulatory ambiguity can be […]
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