Stablecoins News, Guides & Analysis

What Is the GENIUS Act?

Key Takeaways The GENIUS Act, signed into law on 18 July 2025, is the first comprehensive US federal framework for payment stablecoins. It forces issuers to back every token one-for-one with cash and short-term US Treasuries, publish monthly reserve reports, and run strict anti-money-laundering and sanctions programs. The law is enacted but not yet fully effective: it phases in through 2026 and takes full effect by January 2027 as regulators finish the detailed rules. In This Article Why a US Stablecoin Law Was Coming The GENIUS Act in Plain Terms How the GENIUS Act Became Law What the GENIUS Act Requires Who Must Follow the Rules What the Law Gets Right Open Questions and Limitations GENIUS Act vs the CLARITY Act and MiCA Why the GENIUS Act Matters in 2026 Watch: The GENIUS Act Explained Why a US Stablecoin Law Was Coming Stablecoins move hundreds of billions of dollars every day, yet for years no single US law said who could issue them or what had to sit behind each token.

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What Is PayPal USD (PYUSD)? PayPal’s Stablecoin Explained

Key Takeaways PYUSD (PayPal USD) is a US dollar stablecoin issued by Paxos, redeemable 1:1 and usable directly inside PayPal and Venmo. It runs natively...

2 July 2026 By Jonas Splinter Crypto Companies

What is Open USD (OUSD)?

Key Takeaways Open USD (OUSD) is a US-dollar stablecoin announced in 2026 by a company called Open Standard, backed by a consortium of more than...

30 June 2026 By Jonas Splinter

OSL Strengthens Asia’s Digital Asset Ecosystem with Listing of State-Supervised Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 21st May 2026, Chainwire

21 May 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

Sui Launches Gasless Stablecoin Transfers With Support From Fireblocks

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 20th May 2026, Chainwire

20 May 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

PalWallet to Showcase Stablecoin Settlement Infrastructure at Money20/20 Europe 2026

London, United Kingdom, 27th April 2026, Chainwire

27 April 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

What Is Tether (USDT)?

Tether (USDT) is the world's largest stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Learn how it works, why it dominates trading, its reserves, risks, and...

5 March 2026 By Maxwell Mutuma

What Is the USDC Stablecoin?

USDC (USD Coin) is a dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle, pegged 1:1 to $1. Learn how it works, why it matters, its risks, and where...

4 March 2026 By Maxwell Mutuma

Which Euro Stablecoins are there?

Euro stablecoins are crypto tokens pegged 1:1 to the euro, like EURC, EURS, and EURT. Learn how they work, where to use them, and how...

26 February 2026 By Maxwell Mutuma

Stablecoin Issuers Enter Mainstream Finance: The 2026 Regulatory Shift

In 2026, stablecoins became regulated financial products. Global laws like MiCA and the GENIUS Act now mandate 1:1 reserves, transparency, and institutional-grade compliance.

19 January 2026 By Blockspot Publications

Solstice Finance Officially Launches USX, A Solana-Native Stablecoin With $160M Deposited TVL

Solstice Finance launches USX, a Solana-native stablecoin with over $160M in TVL, enabling users access to institutional-grade yields.

30 September 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Understand the coins designed to hold a steady value. Our guides cover major stablecoins like USDT and USDC, euro stablecoins, fiat-backed vs algorithmic designs, where to earn stablecoin yield, and how regulation is reshaping the space.