Steven Stradbrooke

Steven Stradbrooke is a ‘self-taught’ writer who learned his craft from every book, newspaper, magazine, newsletter, snarky blog post and bathroom wall poem he ever read. Formerly the senior writer for 11 years at the CalvinAyre.com gambling industry news site, Steven wrote his first Bitcoin-focused article in 2011 and began contributing to CoinGeek in 2017. He joined CoinGeek full-time in 2021.

Article by Steven Stradbrooke

Circle outperforming crypto sector as stablecoin adoption grows
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11 March, 2026

Circle outperforming crypto sector as stablecoin adoption grows

Circle’s USDC surges in 2026 as AI agents drive digital payments, while stablecoins gain traction in insurance, payments, and regulatory...
US banks not ready to cave after Trump’s stablecoin threats
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10 March, 2026

US banks not ready to cave after Trump’s stablecoin threats

U.S. banks stand firm against stablecoin threats while the Treasury shifts views on coin mixers. CLARITY Act faces hurdles amid...
Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser
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6 March, 2026

Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser

Stablecoins pose challenges for traditional banking and money laundering, prompting calls for global regulatory frameworks and adaptable AML/CFT measures.
Trump, Coinbase CEO team up to thwart JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon
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5 March, 2026

Trump, Coinbase CEO team up to thwart JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon

U.S. President Trump blames banks for delaying crypto legislation, emphasizing the need for market clarity to empower the digital asset...
Are block reward miners selling more BTC than they’re mining?
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4 March, 2026

Are block reward miners selling more BTC than they’re mining?

Riot Platforms reports $663 million loss despite soaring revenue, pivoting to AI/HPC while Core Scientific began its AI pivot.
US stablecoin holders appear set to lose passive ‘rewards’
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3 March, 2026

US stablecoin holders appear set to lose passive ‘rewards’

Stablecoin rules stall as U.S. debates ‘yield v reward,' OCC backs GENIUS, Tether issues first USAT attestation, and Stripe warns...