Category: Finance

  • [Binance] Latest research report on the stablecoin business.

    [Binance] Latest research report on the stablecoin business.

    Key Takeaways:- • Rapid Growth: The stablecoin market has rapidly surpassed US$300 billion in total market capitalization, and is beginning to expand from a tool for crypto trading toa global medium for digital savings and payments for businesses and individuals alike. • Two Core Categories: Stablecoins are primarily categorized into Centralized Fiat-backed (e.g., USDT, USDC,… Read more

  • [Standard Chartered] Defi 101

    [Standard Chartered] Defi 101

    35 Bn → 2 Tn USD 🔥, is what we expect tokenized RWAs to grow by end-2028! in Just 3 years! Current Defi market – broken down into following 5 main categories: 1) Lending: such as AAVE and Compound. 2) Liquid staking: rewards or liquidity for staked assets, category dominated by Lido. 3) Restaking: rewards… Read more

  • [forvis mazars] Stablecoin insights: The GENIUS Act & Its implications

    [forvis mazars] Stablecoin insights: The GENIUS Act & Its implications

    The GENIUS Act is more than just a stablecoin law. Its insights and practical implications are now apparent and it’s getting more nuanced. # It defines, “payment stablecoin” which is different from stablecoin. – Only approved issuers, called Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers, will be allowed to issue payment stablecoins. But the real story is how… Read more

  • [Banking circle] Stablecoins in the real world

    [Banking circle] Stablecoins in the real world

    Stablecoins in real world is gaining more traction beyond just USDC and USDT. The banking circle in Europe had issued EURI last year. With the growing use case and increasing regulatory clarity in EU (MiCAR), the institutional adoption of stablecoin is clearly evident,– as the circulation crossed USD 50 million in June 2025. Read more

  • [Stablecoin Insider] How do Stablecoin issuers make money?

    [Stablecoin Insider] How do Stablecoin issuers make money?

    How do stable coin issuers make money?, even when they have to maintain 1:1 reserves? Depending on their business model, primary and secondary sources: 1. Reserve yield (interest earnings from T-bills/Bank deposits, reverse repo and Govt MMFs) 2. Mint/Redeem fees (small fees on mint/redeem from institutions/partners) 3. Platform/API fees (paid access to dashboards, payout service,… Read more

  • [forvis mazars] Quarterly Insights: US Financial Services Regulatory Centre Q3 2025

    [forvis mazars] Quarterly Insights: US Financial Services Regulatory Centre Q3 2025

    Stablecoin Mandate: Why 100% Backing Changes Everything Q3 2025 marked a definitive pivot point for U.S. financial services: Regulation is actively laying the foundation for the digital asset economy. Here’s the breakdown of regulatory shifts and why stablecoins are the core catalyst: Economy & Regulatory Reset The economic climate demands caution: Stablecoin Insights: The Disruption… Read more

  • [KPMG] Stablecoins: the bridge between traditional finance and digital assets

    [KPMG] Stablecoins: the bridge between traditional finance and digital assets
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    In our last post we showed a glimpse of the stablecoins 2030 estimates, Today’s post is about exact regulations + technology architecture explained using heat map for each use case. Key insights from the report 👇 Exact regulations,– Stable Issuers must maintain 1:1 USD or T-bill reserves, publish monthly reserve audits & comply AML/KYC rules… Read more

  • [Citi] Stablecoins 2030

    [Citi] Stablecoins 2030

    Stablecoins issuance volume figures are revised, Annual turnover forecast being $ 100 – 140 trillion by 2030. Why revised? Assumptions: Basis: Why do we need on-chain money? What’s the Global outlook? Challenges to Overcome for Wider Adoption Read more: GPS_Report_Stablecoins_2030.pdf Read more