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Stablecoins

Crypto & Alternative Assets

Grab, XSGD issuer StraitsX to develop digital asset wallets to accept stablecoin payments

As the drive to modernise global finance accelerates, banks and regulators in the region are being pushed to rethink how money moves across borders.
Opinion & Features
BRUNCH

Stablecoins are challenging Asia’s financial order

One key difference between the UK and US regimes will be on the caps imposed on holdings, with Breeden brushing off concerns over Britain’s more cautious stance.
Banking & Finance

British stablecoin regime to keep pace with US, official says

The global stablecoin market surpassed the US$300 billion mark for the first time on Oct 3.
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What might signal an inflection point for stablecoins

Dealmaking within the digital assets industry has picked up pace this year as a crypto-friendly Trump administration encourages companies to expand their business in the US.
Banking & Finance

Citigroup to tie up with Coinbase to boost digital payments for institutional clients

The central bank will aim to better control financial risks stemming from the real economy, markets, key institutions as well as changes overseas, according to Pan.
Banking & Finance

PBOC governor warns on stablecoin risks as global anxiety builds

Japan has gradually embraced digital innovation, with the ratio of cashless payments having risen to 42.8% in 2024 from 13.2% in 2010, according to government data.
Crypto & Alternative Assets

World’s first yen-pegged stablecoin debuts in Japan

PBOC officials advised against participating in the initial rollout of stablecoins over concerns about allowing tech groups and brokerages to issue any type of currency, FT says.
Companies & Markets

Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in

Global excitement over stablecoins has been fuelled by the Trump administration’s Genius Act, which has set out guidelines to normalise digital assets.
Banking & Finance

UK targets end-2026 for stablecoin rules to keep pace with US

The BLOOM initiative's members include local banks DBS, OCBC and UOB, as well as crypto exchange Coinbase and XSGD issuer StraitsX.
Crypto & Alternative Assets

MAS launches initiative to enable settlement of tokenised bank liabilities, well-regulated stablecoins

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