Stablecoins

Stablecoins are digital assets pegged to a stable reserve, such as the US Dollar or Gold, to minimize price volatility. Serving as the primary medium of exchange in Web3, tokens like USDT, USDC, and PYUSD facilitate global payments and DeFi liquidity. In 2026, the focus has shifted toward yield-bearing stablecoins and compliant stablecoin frameworks under global regulations like MiCA. This tag covers the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto through stable on-chain liquidity solutions.

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Tether Invests in Blockchain Analytics Firm Crystal Intelligence to Tackle Stablecoin Misuse

Tether Invests in Blockchain Analytics Firm Crystal Intelligence to Tackle Stablecoin Misuse

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has made a new investment in Crystal Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm. In a blog post, Tether shares its growing focus on improving transparency and combating illicit use of stablecoins across blockchain networks. Tether Announces Strategic Investment in Crystal Intelligence, Strengthening Blockchain Forensics and Efforts to Combat Illicit Stablecoin Activity https://t.co/u0BB2cITrq — Tether (@Tether_to) July 8, 2025 Crystal Intelligence, originally launched by blockchain software firm Bitfury, provides data-driven tools for analyzing blockchain transactions. The firm is used by law enforcement, regulators, and financial institutions to detect and investigate suspicious crypto activity. With this investment, Tether said it aims to deepen its collaboration with Crystal and further integrate advanced analytics into its compliance and monitoring systems. Building on Past Collaboration: Scam Alert Platform Earlier this year, the two firm’s launched Scam Alert, a public platform that flags wallet addresses linked to fraud, hacks, and other malicious activity. The platform is designed to enhance transparency and give the crypto community and regulators more visibility into bad actors. Through the Scam Alert initiative, Tether and Crystal said they have already provided insights into addresses associated with phishing schemes and other illicit activity. The continued partnership will likely lead to broader data-sharing efforts and more sophisticated tools aimed at preventing criminal use of stablecoins. A Proactive Approach to Stablecoin Risk Tether said it has frequently faced criticism for its role in the broader crypto space, particularly regarding the potential misuse of its USDT token in illicit finance. However, this investment shows a more proactive and cooperative approach to addressing regulatory concerns. “We believe that combining Tether’s resources with Crystal’s analytics capabilities will significantly enhance our ability to identify and respond to illicit activities,” said Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino. The company has also emphasized its ongoing commitment to working closely with global regulators and law enforcement agencies to ensure its stablecoin remains a safe and transparent tool for global finance. As the demand for stablecoins continues to grow, so does the need for stronger compliance frameworks. Tether Unveils Plans for Decentralized AI Platform Tether is expanding beyond stablecoins and into artificial intelligence with the upcoming launch of Tether AI , a decentralized, open-source AI platform designed to run on peer-to-peer networks. Unveiled by CEO Paolo Ardoino on May 5, Tether AI will support direct payments in USDT and Bitcoin, and will operate without centralized servers or API keys. It’s described as a modular AI runtime capable of running on any device, offering developers greater privacy, autonomy, and security. At its core is a concept called “Personal Infinite Intelligence”, suggesting customizable AI agents tailored to user needs and hardware. Tether’s in-house AI models are already powering tools like a translation service, voice assistant, and Bitcoin wallet assistant, according to Ardoino.

Author: CryptoNews
CITIC Construction Investment: Stablecoin compliance is accelerating, asset tokenization is ushering in the "equity era"

CITIC Construction Investment: Stablecoin compliance is accelerating, asset tokenization is ushering in the "equity era"

PANews reported on July 8 that a research report by CITIC Securities stated that the compliance of stablecoins has accelerated, and asset tokenization has ushered in the "equity era". The

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More than 40 companies are in fierce competition to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong: report

More than 40 companies are in fierce competition to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong: report

The race for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong is heating up, with dozens of firms preparing to apply ahead of the new regulatory framework set to go live. According to a recent report by local media outlet First Financial, more…

Author: Crypto.news
Yiwu local association: Member companies hardly use stablecoins for settlement

Yiwu local association: Member companies hardly use stablecoins for settlement

PANews reported on July 8 that according to the Daily Economic News, there have been recent rumors that more than 3,000 merchants in Yiwu use stablecoins such as USDT to

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Orbiter Finance and Nano Labs collaborate to launch compliant stablecoin cross-chain solution NBNB.io

Orbiter Finance and Nano Labs collaborate to launch compliant stablecoin cross-chain solution NBNB.io

[July 8, 2025] Layer2 cross-chain bridge protocol Orbiter Finance announced a strategic partnership with Nano Labs (NASDAQ: NA), a US-listed company, to jointly provide full-network distribution and exchange services for

Author: PANews
Tether invests in blockchain forensics firm Crystal Intelligence to fight crypto crime

Tether invests in blockchain forensics firm Crystal Intelligence to fight crypto crime

PANews reported on July 8 that according to CoinDesk , stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in blockchain analysis company Crystal Intelligence to enhance its ability to combat USDT -related crypto

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Aave V4: A love-hate relationship with MakerDAO, but a similar outcome

Aave V4: A love-hate relationship with MakerDAO, but a similar outcome

As one of the cornerstones of the DeFi ecosystem, any movement of Aave, the largest and most mature lending protocol, has attracted much attention in the industry. Recently, at the

Author: PANews
AI+Crypto Payment: A New Paradigm for Digital Transformation

AI+Crypto Payment: A New Paradigm for Digital Transformation

By: Oak Grove Ventures Research Team Article Overview With the deep integration of Web3 ecology and artificial intelligence technology, the field of crypto payment is undergoing a paradigm shift from

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Circle’s stablecoin monopoly could be the next Visa, and that’s not a compliment | Opinion

Circle’s stablecoin monopoly could be the next Visa, and that’s not a compliment | Opinion

If we genuinely want blockchain to usher in a better financial future, we must ensure stablecoins remain tools of openness, freedom, and choice.

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Will Stripe enter L1? Understanding the blockchain ambitions behind the payment giant

Will Stripe enter L1? Understanding the blockchain ambitions behind the payment giant

Original article: 100y.eth Compiled by: Yuliya, PANews Recently, there have been rumors in the crypto community that Stripe intends to launch its own L1 blockchain network. After acquiring Bridge and

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