stablecoins

Fed Governor Waller Says Federal Reserve to Play “Active Role” in Payments Revolution

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In a landmark signal of changing priorities, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Tuesday (Oct. 21) that the central bank will take a more active and participatory role in the transformation of payments systems. Speaking at the Federal Reserve’s Payments Innovation Conference in Washington, Waller declared: “The revolution transforming payments is demanding change everywhere. I … Read more

Modern Treasury Acquires Beam to Integrate Stablecoin Settlements Into Real-Time Money Movement

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Modern Treasury Acquires Beam to Integrate Stablecoin

In a major development for global finance and payments, Modern Treasury has acquired Beam to unify traditional and blockchain-based payment rails. The integration will combine Modern Treasury’s enterprise-grade infrastructure for money movement with Beam’s stablecoin and fiat orchestration capabilities, enabling seamless real-time payments and liquidity optimization. This acquisition marks a significant leap forward in the … Read more

Visa: Stablecoins Power a $670B On-Chain Lending Boom

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Visa Stablecoins Power a 670B

According to a Visa report released Oct. 16, stablecoin-denominated lending has quietly become one of the most dynamic growth engines in decentralized finance (DeFi). The study found that on-chain loans totaling $670 billion have been issued over the last five years — with $51.7 billion recorded in August 2025 alone — underscoring the rapid acceleration … Read more

CFOs Take Note: Not All “Stable” Coins Behave Like Digital Cash

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CFOs Take Note: Not All “Stable” Coins Behave Like Digital Cash

The stablecoin market — now exceeding $300 billion in circulation — has become a central pillar of global digital finance, bridging traditional banking systems with blockchain-based liquidity. Yet, as recent market volatility shows, not all stablecoins are created equal. While every stablecoin aims to hold a one-to-one peg to a target currency like the U.S. … Read more