Stablecoins news and trends

Tether CEO Disputes Reports of Fundraising Pullback Amid Valuation Concerns
Blockchain // February 04, 2026

Tether disputed reports Wednesday (Feb. 4) that it scaled back fundraising plans due to investor pushback against a proposed $500 billion valuation, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Y Combinator Offers Startups $500K in Stablecoins Instead of Cash
Blockchain // February 04, 2026

Adding crypto into the finance stack has traditionally had the flair of a younger business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Stablecoin Rewards Remain Roadblock to Crypto Bill After White House Summit
Cryptocurrency // February 03, 2026

Crypto market structure legislation remains stalled after a closed-door meeting at the White House failed to resolve differences over the payment of interest and other rewards on stablecoins, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

While US Debates Stablecoin Yield, Europe and Asia Set Clearer Rules
Cryptocurrency // February 02, 2026

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Y Combinator Offers Startups $500K in Stablecoins Instead of Cash

February 04, 2026
Adding crypto into the finance stack has traditionally had the flair of a younger business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

While US Debates Stablecoin Yield, Europe and Asia Set Clearer Rules

February 02, 2026
Are stablecoins digital cash, a narrow bank, a money market fund, or some new hybrid altogether? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Payment Networks Use Earnings Season to Press Their Case on Stablecoins

January 30, 2026
Even as policymakers continue to refine the rules of the road for stablecoins, earnings season offered a clearer view of how the payment networks are already moving from concept to...

Stablecoin Fragmentation Creates New Risks for Businesses

January 27, 2026
No single stablecoin can efficiently serve emerging markets, global trading desks, and U.S. institutions simultaneously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Polymarket Taps Circle to Support Dollar-Denominated Settlements

February 05, 2026
Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched a partnership with prediction market Polymarket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Tether CEO Disputes Reports of Fundraising Pullback Amid Valuation Concerns

February 04, 2026
Tether disputed reports Wednesday (Feb. 4) that it scaled back fundraising plans due to investor pushback against a proposed $500 billion valuation, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Stablecoin Rewards Remain Roadblock to Crypto Bill After White House Summit

February 03, 2026
Crypto market structure legislation remains stalled after a closed-door meeting at the White House failed to resolve differences over the payment of interest and other rewards on stablecoins, Reuters reported...

NymCard and Visa Launch Stablecoin Settlement in GCC Region

February 02, 2026
Payments infrastructure company NymCard can now settle card transactions with Visa using USDC stablecoins in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...