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Stablecoin transfer volume reached $891 billion in the third quarter of 2026, while US banks and cross-border businesses expanded testing and use. The increase came despite stablecoin market capitalization remaining broadly unchanged, highlighting a widening gap between payment activity and token supply.
France’s National Assembly approved by one vote an amendment that would treat swaps from cryptocurrency into MiCA-regulated stablecoins as taxable sales from 2027. The measure still faces the rest of the budget process and Senate consideration.
Tx has introduced USTX, a Brale-issued dollar stablecoin for its wallet and planned tokenized-stock marketplace. Users can mint it with USDC from eight blockchain networks, while reserves consist of cash, deposits, money market funds and short-term US Treasurys.
France’s National Assembly narrowly approved a 2027 budget amendment that would remove tax deferral for certain crypto-to-stablecoin swaps from January 2027, potentially applying the country’s 31.4% capital-gains rate.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino rejected a Democratic-led Senate report accusing the stablecoin issuer of supporting Iran’s shadow banking network. He said Tether freezes suspicious wallets ahead of official sanctions and that Iran-linked USDT volumes have fallen 94%.
Visa and crypto payments network Mesh are partnering to let users spend cryptocurrency and stablecoin balances from participating wallets across more than 175 million Visa merchant locations, without transferring funds to a bank or obtaining a separate crypto card.
Mastercard has introduced Stablecoin Security, an API-based tool that scores stablecoin payments for fraud, scams and sanctions exposure before settlement. The service launches first in North America with Borderless.xyz and Keyrails, with global availability planned for 2027.
Mastercard has introduced Stablecoin Security, a service that combines payment records and blockchain analytics to help banks flag suspicious stablecoin transfers before settlement. The launch expands the company’s digital-asset strategy as stablecoin transaction activity accelerates despite slower supply growth.
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World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin lost about $401 million in market capitalization over two weeks after large redemptions on Ethereum and BNB Chain. The token stayed close to $1, while supply on Solana remained unchanged at roughly $1.42 billion.
Kraken’s Protected Strategies USDC vault has joined Firelight’s DeFi coverage system on Flare, directing protection premiums toward an XRP-linked collateral pool. Stakers may earn recurring returns, but face slashing, delayed withdrawals and losses from qualifying incidents across the portfolio.
France’s National Assembly narrowly approved a proposal that could tax certain crypto-to-stablecoin swaps from 2027. Separate measures on exit taxes for large crypto portfolios and reporting self-custodial wallets above €100,000 remain under consideration.
Deutsche Bank plans to expand its crypto custody service into Asia in 2027 after a German launch expected within weeks, subject to approval. The offering will initially cover bitcoin, ether and three stablecoins, alongside planned tokenized-deposit and digital-bond services.
Stablecoin payments climbed 45% to $482 billion through September 2026, despite almost flat supply. Mastercard, Stripe and Visa are integrating stablecoins into accounts, cards and cross-border payment services, while Allium says usage remains a small share of traditional payments.
A BIS working paper using U.S. data from 2019 to 2025 found that stablecoin growth slowed when banks raised deposit rates. The effect was stronger for USDC than USDT, adding to an ongoing debate over stablecoin yield and regulation.
TRON processed $2.2126 trillion in stablecoin settlement during the third quarter, while TRX supply rose on 108 consecutive days through October 16. The network issued 148.6 million more TRX than it burned during the period.
Stablecoin card use is growing quickly, with Visa reporting more than 160 linked programs and payment volume nearly doubling year over year. But providers still face card-processing, settlement, financing and reward costs, while customers must weigh convenience against fees and currency conversion.
A Bank for International Settlements working paper found that a one-basis-point rise in U.S. bank deposit rates was associated with slower stablecoin growth. The relationship was stronger for Circle’s USDC than Tether’s USDT, though the study does not establish deposit or lending losses.
