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Report: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on Thursday that a yuan-backed stablecoin represents a “tremendous opportunity” for China as currency competition shifts onto blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy…

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Stablecoin Market Cap Hits All-Time High of $318.6B, Eyes $320 Billion Milestone

The stablecoin sector added to its upward trajectory this week, with inflows reaching $1.367 billion since April 4. At present, the fiat-pegged token economy sits at an all-time high of…

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Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto

Circle Internet Group launched CPN Managed Payments on Wednesday, a full-stack stablecoin settlement platform designed to let banks, fintechs, and payment service providers process USDC transactions without holding or managing…

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USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

Onchain investigator ZachXBT published a detailed thread this week, accusing Circle, the issuer of USDC, of compliance failures tied to more than $420 million in illicit stablecoin flows the firm…

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Why Crypto-Backed Mortgages Matter for Expanding Access to Homeownership

Crypto-backed mortgages gain traction as housing costs strain affordability, positioning digital assets as an alternative pathway to unlock homeownership while reshaping how lenders assess wealth and borrower eligibility. Housing Affordability…

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