Stablecoins
Hong Kong issued its first stablecoin licenses to Anchorpoint and HSBC under a new regime, signaling stricter crypto regulation and market access.
April 10, 2026
Hong Kong issued its first stablecoin licenses to Anchorpoint and HSBC under a new regime, signaling stricter crypto regulation and market access.
Hong Kong has approved its first issuers, pushing stablecoin regulation forward as Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC licenses set a new regional benchmark.
Hong Kong issued the first stablecoin licenses to Anchorpoint and HSBC, setting compliance benchmarks for reserves, governance, and disclosure rules.
Tether fundraising could be delayed if investor demand does not match a reported $500B valuation, as USDT demand and stablecoin market signals evolve.
Ethereum stablecoin supply hit a record $180B, signaling deeper onchain liquidity, shifting trading flows, and fresh pressure on issuers and regulators.
Tether launches a Made in America stablecoin, sharpening stablecoin competition with Circle USDC as regulators and liquidity venues watch the next market shift.
FDIC outlines a GENIUS Act framework that would bring stablecoin issuers into bank style oversight, setting reserve, disclosure, and examination rules.
White House economists argue stablecoin yields are unlikely to damage bank lending, as regulation, deposit behavior, and market structure limit spillover.
UBS and five banks launch a Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox to test blockchain payment rails, governance, and settlement workflows under controlled conditions.
Tether introduces a Made in America USD₮ stablecoin aimed at GENIUS Act compliance, reshaping reserves, reporting and stablecoin market dynamics.
