UAE telco giant e& taps dirham stablecoin for bill payments pilot
The MoU marks a cautious step toward real-world stablecoin payments in the UAE, with e& assessing how AE Coin could integrate into its digital channels.
Italy’s Bancomat plans euro-pegged stablecoin to boost digital payments
Italian payment network Bancomat is working with the country’s main lenders and the economy ministry to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin that will be open to other issuers, Chief Executive Fabrizio Burlando said.
Stripe Charges 1.5% for Stablecoin Transfers That Cost $0.0002 On-Chain
Stripe’s rollout of stablecoin payment processing with a 1.5% fee has ignited debate after critics highlighted that blockchain transactions cost fractions of a cent, while defenders argue the fee reflects custody, conversion, and fiat settlement services beyond raw transaction costs.
‘Cash to Crypto Swaps’ Use Stablecoins to Bypass Bank Security
Criminals are reportedly turning to stablecoins hide wealth from their illicit activities. That’s according to a report Sunday (Dec. 7) by The New York Times (NYT).
‘Stablecoins won’t democratize finance’- IMF’s warning puts issuers in focus
U.S dollar stablecoins could weaken other currencies, per IMF.
Wall Street’s Commitment to Crypto Grows as Stablecoin Popularity Surges
In December 2025, Joe Lau, co-founder and president of Alchemy, highlighted the significant surge in stablecoin adoption. This trend is driven by banks, fintech companies, and payment platforms moving beyond traditional exchanges like USDT and USDC.
Western Union Unveils Stablecoin Card to Combat Inflation in Vulnerable Economies
Western Union has announced the development of a prepaid card bolstered by stablecoins. The money transfer titan is focusing on launching this innovative financial product in regions where local currencies are significantly losing value, as revealed by Chief Financial Officer Matthew Cagwin during a recent technology conference.
Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds
Prior to MiCA, euro-denominated stablecoins’ market cap contracted by 48% in the year leading up to June 2024.
Western Union eyes inflation-resistant ‘stable cards’ as part of its stablecoin strategy
Western Union will roll out a “stable card” for high-inflation economies and issue its own coin as part of a multi-pillar stablecoin and digital asset strategy.
New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts
The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.