Author: Wei Xiang

Stablecoins issue a foundational promise: Any holder should be able to redeem one stablecoin for one U.S. dollar, at any moment, without a haircut and minimal friction. Fulfilling this promise of parity rests on the pillars of sound asset management, reserve transparency, operational excellence, liquidity, custodial integrations, developer accessibility, and hard-won regulatory licenses. “Unless you… Read more

Stablecoins are having a breakout moment, with economic, strategic, and regulatory fundamentals driving adoption. Five killer tests can help market participants gauge their long-term potential. Do stablecoins offer incremental value compared with existing forms of money movement? In stark contrast to existing payments infrastructure, the potential that stablecoins offer to create incremental value is often… Read more

As central banks around the world explore and test the uses, viability, and needs for a central bank digital currency, they are increasingly turning to distributed ledger technologies (DLTs). DLTs hosted by LF Decentralized Trust, which are built in the open with vendor-neutral governance, are widely deployed in production networks in other sectors. They are… Read more

CEX Listing Fees A basic trio many go with is MEXC, Gate, Kucoin, so you’re looking at $500k minimum. Market Making Fees Retainer (passive) is usually the most transparent model, but can cost 520k/month. Let’s average that to $10k/month, and you’re looking at $120k/year. MM Inventory When your token gets listed on a CEX, the… Read more

Over the past decade, the evolution of stablecoins has accelerated at an extraordinary pace, reshaping the financial services landscape in ways few could have anticipated. This report offers an in-depth look at the transformative role stablecoins are now playing across payments, trade, savings, and the broader tokenisation of assets, and examines how this will shape… Read more

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