Russia weighs a separate stablecoin law as part of broader crypto regulatory reforms, with a focus on cross-border payments and tighter rules for unlicensed trading.
Stablecoins & Payments
RLUSD nears a $1.6B market cap after a fresh mint; the token climbs to the 52nd largest cryptocurrency by market cap and 12th largest stablecoin as USDT and USDC dominate.
Analysts map USDT’s peg outlook through 2030, outlining base, stress, and premium scenarios as reserves and cross-chain activity drive stability.
Hong Kong unveils its 2026 digital asset reform plan, outlining licensing for dealers and custodians, stablecoin approvals, and tokenization measures.
Circle reports 77% Q4 revenue growth as USDC circulation hits new highs, while RLUSD remains on a far smaller base.
Gargash Group has partnered with Adyen, the global financial technology platform for leading businesses, to enhance its payment ecosystem.
Juspay expands into the Middle East with a new Dubai DIFC HQ, strengthening payments infrastructure for enterprise merchants across GCC and beyond.
Mastercard and the Central Bank of Syria have launched a series of structured knowledge sharing exchanges and technical workshops.
Juspay a global leader in payment infrastructure solutions for enterprises and banks, today announced its expansion into the Middle East.
Swift is building a blockchain-based shared ledger with 30+ global banks to support real-time, always-on cross-border payments and regulated tokenized value settlement.