Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) reported its Q4 2025 earnings on Feb. 25 before the opening bell, with investors closely watching whether the stablecoin issuer can pivot beyond its interest-fueled revenue model as macro headwinds intensify. The crypto firm, popular for its USDC stablecoin, reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43, beating Wall Street estimates of $0.35. It generated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $167 million, a rise of 410% quarter-over-q ...

Stablecoin growth may have stalled, but the lull might be short-lived if expert predictions are to be believed. As my colleague Tim Craig noted last week, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently forecast US dollar stablecoins would swell to $3 trillion by 2030. Citibank predicted $4 trillion. S&P Global gave euro stablecoins a range of $250 billion to $1.1 trillion. Put another way: it’s critical that investors and policymakers know whether their stablecoins are, well, stable. And new research from ...

Tether purchased $42 million worth of Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) shares last week, increasing its total stake to 20.1% at a time when the miner’s stock fell 18% amid a broader market downturn. Via its investment subsidiaries, Tether now holds 38,356,531 shares in the bitcoin miner, up from 32,244,062 shares at the end of November 2025. The largest transaction occurred Thursday, with Tether buying 3.7 million shares as the stock traded near its lowest levels since April 2025. Tether took its first stake in Bit ...

The Altcoins Building Real Financial Infrastructure | ETF TrendsSettlement layers, DeFi protocols, US dollars on chain, and the rails of tomorrow's finance.The term "altcoin†, used to define digital assets different from Bitcoin, covers everything from mission-critical financial infrastructure to memecoins inspired by internet jokes. For advisors, the distinction matters enormously. The serious end of the altcoin spectrum consists of blockchain networks and decentralized applications that process real eco ...

Why The US Is All In On Tokenized Assets 👇Tokenization turns 5.6 billion internet users into potential buyers of US dollars and US securities.This creates structural demand that lowers borrowing costs for the US government and the cost of capital for US companies.The result is a self-reinforcing loop: cheaper capital → more reinvestment → stronger USD currency and US capital markets.The companies tokenizing these assets (@tether, @circle, @Securitize, @SuperstateInc, and more) are building generational busi ...

🚨JUST IN: TETHER CANCELS SUPPORT FOR CHINESE YUAN STABLECOINAccording to a new release, @tether is terminating support for its $CNHT stablecoin, tied to the Chinese Yuan."Effective immediately, Tether will cease all new issuance"Existing $CHNT tokens will still be redeemable but only for one year. ...

Tether announced it will discontinue support for the offshore yuan stablecoin CNH₮: effective immediately, no new tokens will be issued; redemption support will end one year after the announcement, with a prior reminder. The decision was based on market conditions and limited demand, as CNH₮’s scale no longer justifies ongoing operational support. CNH₮ will remain redeemable under Tether’s terms until the deadline, and holders are advised to redeem promptly.https://t.co/APAaJiuJLq ...

（来源：吴说） Tether 宣布将停止支持离岸人民币稳定币 CNH₮：即日起停止新增发行，不再铸造新代币；公告发布一 年后将终止赎回支持，并将在赎回截止日前另行提醒。Tether 表示，该决定基于市场环境变化、产品需 求低及社区持续使用不足，CNH₮ 的使用规模无法支撑持续运营成本；在赎回截止日前仍将按条款正常 处理赎回，并建议持有用户尽快完成赎回。 ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week added a new provision to its Broker-Dealer Financial Responsibility FAQ on its official website, allowing broker-dealers to include stablecoins in their regulatory capital calculations with only a 2% "haircut". Previously, the market generally applied a 100% haircut to stablecoins, meaning they could not be counted toward regulatory capital. Under the new guidance, institutions may recognize stablecoin holdings - including USDC issued by Circle and ...

Core Viewpoint - The SEC has updated its guidelines to allow broker-dealers to include stablecoins in their regulatory capital calculations at a 2% haircut, a significant change from the previous 100% discount treatment [1] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new SEC guidelines permit broker-dealers to count stablecoin holdings, such as USDC and USDT, at 98% of their book value [1] - This change aims to facilitate broker-dealers in engaging with tokenized securities and other crypto asset-related businesses [1]