Circle's USDC added $2 billion in Q1 2026 while Tether's USDT lost $3 billion, as total stablecoin supply reached $315 billion amid a broader crypto market downturn.
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz identified three structural advantages XRP holds over stablecoins, including currency flexibility, censorship resistance and growth potential.
The IMF published a report warning that the growing $27.6B tokenization market could create new risks for financial stability despite reducing friction in securities trading.
Ethereum's price compresses near the $2,000 mark as analysts highlight key inflection points at $2,151 and $1,537 that could define the next major move.
A Bitcoin Policy Institute report argues Taiwan's 210 seized BTC should anchor a national reserve to protect the island from a potential Chinese blockade or dollar-system vulnerabilities.
Hyperliquid's perpetual futures market share has nearly doubled to 6% in a year, with monthly volumes approaching $200 billion as centralized exchange activity declines.