Paolo Ardoino

Stablecoin transaction count, volume up despite market cap decline
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9 July, 2026

Stablecoin transaction count, volume up despite market cap decline

Stablecoin transaction volume hit a record $1.78T in June as Visa data showed soaring activity despite tighter rules and lower...
Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin
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3 July, 2026

Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin

OpenUSD challenges stablecoin leaders with shared governance and revenue sharing as Circle, USDC, and traditional finance adapt to a changing...
Not all BTC miners will secure a seat in ‘pivot to AI’ lifeboat
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19 June, 2026

Not all BTC miners will secure a seat in ‘pivot to AI’ lifeboat

Block reward miners face tough competition amid the pivot to AI, with mounting costs and infrastructure challenges for high-performance computing.
Tether begins first stablecoin audit as Lutnick loan scrutiny mounts
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5 May, 2026

Tether begins first stablecoin audit as Lutnick loan scrutiny mounts

Tether posts strong Q1 profits as its long-awaited audit begins, while Senate scrutiny, controversial loans, and global stablecoin regulations intensify.
Stablecoins losing cross-border appeal; Circle v Tether in DeFi fight
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30 April, 2026

Stablecoins losing cross-border appeal; Circle v Tether in DeFi fight

Stablecoins Tether and Circle are locked in a DeFi fight, Meta pilots USDC payouts, and EU sanctions tighten on Russia...
Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake
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15 April, 2026

Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake

Tether launches a self-custodial stablecoin wallet as Circle defends USDC freeze stance and the U.S. Fed questions claims of real-world...