Paolo Ardoino

El Salvador picks USDC over USDT for stablecoin remittances
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30 September, 2026

El Salvador picks USDC over USDT for stablecoin remittances

Coinbase expands Citi stablecoin payments as El Salvador adopts $2 remittances, Verona launches verUSD, and Morgan Stanley tests digital assets.
Democrats slam Tether’s ‘pervasive’ role in Iran shadow banking
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29 September, 2026

Democrats slam Tether’s ‘pervasive’ role in Iran shadow banking

Tether faces scrutiny over Iran-linked USDT activity, ties to the Trump administration, and a DOJ seizure involving its payment processor,...
US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Tether lawsuit challenges stablecoin issuers’ right to freeze and seize
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3 September, 2026

Tether lawsuit challenges stablecoin issuers’ right to freeze and seize

Tether and Circle escalate their stablecoin rivalry as a new lawsuit challenges token seizure powers, adding another twist to their...
Singapore, Japan review stablecoin rules; BIS probes its credibility
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2 September, 2026

Singapore, Japan review stablecoin rules; BIS probes its credibility

Singapore tightens stablecoin interest rules, Japan seeks tax exemptions, while BIS favors tokenized deposits, raising concerns about stability.
Tether’s first audit sparks more queries; stablecoin card volume soars
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19 August, 2026

Tether’s first audit sparks more queries; stablecoin card volume soars

Tether completes its first financial audit, but its decision not to release the full report is raising doubts about the...