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US Reportedly Considers International Drive for Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
Washington is reportedly weighing an overseas initiative to promote dollar-backed stablecoins, Bloomberg reported. The effort could involve private companies and multiple US agencies, although no timeline or specific implementation details were disclosed.
Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine targeting currency market
Circle launched a 24/7 stablecoin FX engine targeting the $10 trillion currency market. Screened firms can settle supported stablecoin pairs, while local fiat access and custody require separate arrangements, CryptoSlate reported.
Visa Survey Links Stablecoin Growth to Bank-Like Safeguards in US
A Visa survey suggests US stablecoin adoption could increase if the assets receive bank-like protections. The findings arrive as companies prepare for the enactment of the GENIUS Act and assess its potential market impact.
Tron Processes Up to $190 Billion in Weekly Stablecoin Transfers
Tron has become a major settlement network for USDT, processing an estimated $150 billion to $190 billion in stablecoin transfers each week. Canary Capital’s Josh Olszewicz reviews its economics and potential regulatory implications.
Stablecoin Cross-Border Transfers Rise 78% as Crypto Market Contracts
Cross-border stablecoin transfers climbed 78% while the wider crypto market shrank 37%. Chainalysis linked the growth to rising use in international trade, remittances and savings, underscoring stablecoins’ expanding role beyond crypto trading.
BlackRock Sees AI Agents Supporting Stablecoin and Crypto Adoption
BlackRock says AI agents could support wider stablecoin and crypto adoption, with payments viewed as the nearer-term opportunity. Markets for computing capacity remain at an early stage, according to the asset manager.
CLARITY Act Faces Senate Hurdle as Four Supporters Seek Stablecoin Changes
The CLARITY Act needs 11 more Senate votes after a 49-50 procedural defeat. Four Republican senators who supported advancing the bill also back a bank-backed amendment seeking tougher restrictions on stablecoin yield.
Kakao Pay and KakaoBank Explore Stablecoin Infrastructure With Fireblocks
Kakao Pay and KakaoBank are exploring digital-asset opportunities with Fireblocks, including stablecoin infrastructure. Cointelegraph reported that the companies have not disclosed a specific stablecoin, network, product or launch timeline.
Jordi Visser Says AI Agents Strengthen the Bitcoin Bull Case
Jordi Visser says stablecoins, lending and tokenization may have been built more for AI agents than humans, presenting a broader bullish argument for Bitcoin. Bitcoin Magazine published the analysis on September 21, 2026.
Apple and Google Recruit Senior Crypto Talent in Payments and Blockchain
Apple and Google are seeking senior crypto talent for Apple’s consumer payments and Google Cloud’s institutional blockchain operations in Asia, according to Decrypt, signaling deeper interest in digital assets and potential stablecoin-related opportunities.
Clarity Act Failure Seen as Boost for Banks and Offshore Crypto Hubs
CoinDesk cited experts who say the Senate’s failure to pass the Clarity Act benefits banks opposing stablecoin yields and overseas crypto hubs such as Dubai, leaving the bill’s intended regulatory changes unresolved.
Bessent Defends Dollar Strength and Global Role of Stablecoins
Scott Bessent rejected a bearish assessment of the U.S. economy, citing strong growth, foreign demand for American assets and continued dollar dominance. He also highlighted the dollar’s role in global markets and stablecoins, CoinDesk reported.
Google and Apple Advertise for Crypto Specialists as Stablecoin Plans Emerge
CoinDesk reports that Google and Apple are seeking crypto talent, potentially for separate projects involving stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The job listings suggest interest in digital-asset infrastructure but do not confirm products, launch plans or timelines.
ECB Launches Pontes for Tokenized-Asset Settlement Without Stablecoins
The ECB has launched Pontes to settle tokenized assets without stablecoins. Cointelegraph reports that its services, operating hours and participant base will expand gradually, with full implementation expected by 2028.
Visa Moves to End Meme Coin Credit Card Rewards Loophole
Visa is moving to stop meme coin purchases from being coded as ordinary digital media transactions eligible for credit card rewards, according to Decrypt, following the failed Clarity Act and a narrower win for JPMorgan.