Stablecoins

OUTLOOK 2026

Has Singapore’s stablecoin surge peaked, or is 2026 just the start?

The pegged cryptocurrencies could be worth US$4 trillion globally in just five years

Hong Kong has been actively building a framework to support the development of crypto assets and stablecoins as part of its strategy to become a top digital finance hub.

Hong Kong plans new crypto, infrastructure rules for insurers

The city’s de facto central bank expects to grant the first batch of stablecoin approvals early next year

Stablecoins utilise automated liquidity pools to enable direct exchange between local currencies at a fraction of today’s cost.

From crypto to commerce: Navigating stablecoins in Asia

A calibrated strategy is needed to harness their efficiency while safeguarding monetary sovereignty

Tether, which already has an 11.5% stake in Juventus, says that it “has submitted a binding all-cash proposal to Exor to acquire its entire stake”.

Crypto firm Tether bids for Juventus, is quickly rebuffed

The cryptocurrency firm controls USDT, a popular stablecoin

Stablecoins operating on newer blockchains – such as Tether – are optimised for speed and throughput, but the transaction-processing capacity of blockchain-based technologies will always be subject to constraints.

Who’s afraid of stablecoins?

Ignore the hype – retailers and wholesalers cannot rely on this digital currency

Bullish Aim, owned by Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, unveiled a stablecoin called RMJDT pegged to the Malaysian ringgit.

Malaysian royal launches ringgit-backed stablecoin for payments

RMJDT will be issued on Zetrix, a blockchain developed by Malaysian company Zetrix AI

Tokenised assets refer to digital representations of real-world assets or financial assets on the blockchain, a form of digital ledger.

CFTC deepens crypto push with approval of derivatives collateral

The pilot project initiative applies to futures brokers, swap market participants and clearing houses

A retail central bank digital currency would make the euro and the euro area more resilient to emerging forms of money, says the writer.

The quest for digital sovereignty in Europe

Before a digital euro can be introduced, the necessary legal foundations must be laid