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Stablecoin supply growth has slowed down due to increasing regulatory costs and higher Treasury yields, leading to a shift from rapid expansion to more cautious balance-sheet discipline.

Circle's CEO, Jeremy Allaire, stated that USDC is a neutral layer of infrastructure, not a direct competitor to Visa or Mastercard, emphasizing its shared infrastructure role.

Saga's stablecoin has depegged from the US dollar after a $7M exploit, resulting in a significant drop in its value and a decline in the protocol's total value locked.

US Crypto Czar David Sacks predicts a future where banks and crypto merge into a single digital asset industry, potentially resolving disputes over stablecoin yield and regulatory hurdles.

The former US President's AI and crypto czar, Sacks, predicts a convergence of traditional banking and crypto industries, with banks potentially issuing stablecoins to enter the market.

The NYSE is launching a new blockchain platform for 24/7 stock trading, aiming to meet the growing demand for continuous markets, with instant settlement and stablecoin funding.

Residents in Venezuela are increasingly using Tether's USDT stablecoin as a hedge against economic instability and political uncertainty, mirroring a global trend of seeking alternative store of value.

Crypto ETPs saw significant inflows of $2.2B last week, with Bitcoin accounting for 71% of the gains, indicating a strong interest in the cryptocurrency market.

Coinbase and other companies have expressed concerns over a major crypto bill due to provisions addressing decentralized finance, SEC jurisdiction, and stablecoin yield, which have alarmed industry participants.

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered bank, is reportedly seeking a $400M raise, potentially paving the way for an initial public offering (IPO), as it aims to expand its stablecoin operations and become a leading issuer in 2026.

Crypto card spending has reached $18 billion annualized, rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, with Visa leading the way through early infrastructure partnerships.

Data indicates an increase in new Ethereum wallet users, driven by growing interest in decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications.