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A recent Citrini Research scenario negatively impacted shares of payment companies like Mastercard and Visa, but a CEO suggests they are not the real casualties in the AI-stablecoin scenario.

Revolut, a UK fintech company, has received backing from the FCA to test its stablecoin despite still awaiting key lending approvals, indicating a positive development for the company's cryptocurrency efforts.

Circle's shares surged after the company reported a profit and revenue that exceeded estimates, driven by a significant increase in its USDC stablecoin in circulation.

RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments firm, is considering a $1 billion US IPO, indicating a significant expansion plan.

World Liberty's stablecoin was targeted by hackers who accessed the social media accounts of some of its founders to manipulate the token's price, potentially impacting investor confidence and the overall cryptocurrency market.

Coinbase's stablecoin revenue is expected to surge up to sevenfold due to lobbying efforts in Washington, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

The Trump administration is considering launching a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar to help stabilize the Gaza Strip's economy, which was severely impacted by the recent Israeli offensive.

Société Générale, a $1.8 trillion bank, has expanded its euro stablecoin EUR CoinVertible to the XRP Ledger, marking the third public blockchain to host the token, following Ethereum and Solana.

The article discusses a potential conflict between the crypto industry and major financial institutions, specifically over stablecoin regulations, which could impact deposits at banks and potentially shift financial assets to the crypto market.

Tether, a leading stablecoin issuer, has retreated from its ambitious $20 billion funding plans after facing investor pushback, with CEO Paolo Ardoino downplaying the scale of the capital raise.

Banks are pushing back against regulations on stablecoins, citing concerns over financial stability, but some see this as an attempt to suppress competition from the crypto industry.

Tether's annual profit decreased by 23% to $10 billion in 2025, amidst its fundraising efforts, making it one of the most highly valued private companies.