Coinbase and Marqeta Expand Partnership to Power Enterprise Stablecoin Cards
October 18, 2026
Coinbase and card issuing platform Marqeta have expanded their strategic alliance to launch enterprise stablecoin card programs backed by 24/7 liquidity and Base settlement infrastructure.
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Japan Mega-Banks Complete Historic Joint Yen Stablecoin Pilot Targeting 2026 Launch
October 18, 2026
Japan's three major banks—Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC—have successfully finished a joint trial for a yen-backed stablecoin involving Mitsubishi Corporation, aiming for commercial deployment by fiscal 2026.
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French Parliament Narrowly Approves Measure to Tax Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps
October 17, 2026
French lawmakers have narrowly backed a budget amendment that would eliminate tax deferrals on crypto-to-stablecoin trades, dealing a potential blow to the country's digital asset ecosystem.
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Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments: How Stablecoins Are Cutting Remittance Costs by Over 80 Percent
October 17, 2026
A landmark report by Borderless.xyz reveals that stablecoin transfers cut cross-border business payment costs by 84% while providing near-instant settlement compared to traditional bank wires.
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Aave Deploys December AUSD Principal Tokens on Monad with 93% Loan-to-Value Cap
October 9, 2026
Aave launches December AUSD Principal Tokens on Monad with a 93% LTV limit, filling nearly its entire $30M cap almost instantly.
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Samsung Wallet Integrates USDC on Sui Blockchain to Expand Global Mobile Payments
October 8, 2026
Samsung Wallet is expanding its Web3 features with the integration of USDC on the Sui network, partnering with Coinbase and Bastion to enable seamless digital dollar transactions globally.
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Conduit Files Lawsuit Against Tether Over $2.76 Million USDT Freeze
October 7, 2026
Crypto payment platform Conduit has taken legal action against Tether to unfreeze $2.76 million in USDT reserves, citing severe settlement delays for clients.
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Visa Reports Surge in Stablecoin Card Payments as Business Adoption Accelerates
October 5, 2026
Visa's fiscal Q2 results reveal a nearly 200% year-over-year surge in stablecoin card payment volume, with commercial and business programs generating roughly 17% of total transaction activity.
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Circle Urges European Regulators to Reevaluate Stablecoin Bank Reserve Mandates
October 4, 2026
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has recommended key changes to the European Union's MiCA framework, advocating for alternatives to bank-deposit mandates and recognition of foreign stablecoins.
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Digital Assets Meet Sovereign Debt: How Stablecoins Are Filling the Void Left by China’s U.S. Treasury Exit
October 2, 2026
A study from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco finds that stablecoin issuers buying short-term U.S. Treasuries are partially offsetting China's reduced holdings of U.S. government debt, highlighting shifting global capital flows.
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