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Circle just pulled off one of the hottest IPOs of the year. It’s nearly tripled on day one. The deal was 25× oversubscribed. Why all the excitement over a company that makes… a $1 coin? Welcome to the strange and powerful world of stablecoins—crypto’s most misunderstood corner, and maybe its most useful one. A Dollar That… Read more

The Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint is a program developed by Web3 Harbour to articulate a unified industry voice on how Web3 technologies can help realise the Hong Kong Government’s strategic policy objectives. This first volume contributes directly to the government’s goal of enhancing Hong Kong’s position as an International Financial Centre (IFC), offering concrete perspectives… Read more

The onboarding and management of crypto assets can require robust security measures. Experienced guidance is essential to thoroughly gauge and enhance your controls, policies, and processes. Why Custody & Controls Matter Custody and controls can help you: About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is one of the largest U.S. public accounting firms. With 40,000 professionals in… Read more

Global lessons and challenges for the UK in regulating crypto-assets The UK already boasts a globally leading, competitive financial services centre with particular strengths in fintech, FX, capital markets, insurance and professional services. Leveraging this strong foundation, the UK can significantly benefit from the integration of crypto-assets and blockchain technologies. Blockchain technology enables direct transactions… Read more

16 years after the launch of bitcoin – and with it, the modern blockchain – it is safe to say that the future of money is here. Claimed ownership of crypto is more common than many think; stablecoin transfer volumes have reached unprecedented levels; more than a third of small and medium businesses use crypto… Read more

The cryptocurrency industry has undergone a dynamic evolution, marked by cycles of exuberance, disillusionment, and iterative progress, From the meteoric rise of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) to the decentralized finance (DeFi) boom and the emergence of Internet Capital Markets (ICM) today, each of these phases have been characterized by bold experimentation, followed by setbacks from… Read more

Changes to the RWA Landscape Market Cap of Fiat-backed Stablecoins Fiat-backed stablecoin market cap climbed by +$97B (+76%) between 2024 – 2025, ending April at a new all-time high of $224.9B amidst a crypto bull cycle. The growth in stablecoin market cap can mainly be attributed to USDT and USDC, which added +$56.3B and +$37.6B… Read more

The MENA region, particularly the UAE, has emerged as a leading market for stablecoin and established itself as a dominant virtual asset hub in the region. With the UAE’s national strategic goal to establish itself as a leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation, it benefits from an early-mover advantage in positioning itself as a market… Read more

Blockchain and its many applications are changing the world. Although the last 10 years have been speculative, the next 10 will be defined by blockchain applications redefining major global industries — including financial services, technology, consumer and luxury goods, and sports and entertainment. In particular, the ongoing development of defined blockchain use cases — cryptocurrencies;… Read more

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