Circle, a giant stablecoin provider, has received approval from the US OCC to establish a trust bank, boosting its stock by 5%. This unlocks its ability to directly manage USDC reserve assets.

The Governor of the Bank of Thailand revealed progress on the Thai Baht Stablecoin, paving the way for licenses and aiming to improve the efficiency of money transfers and payments without injecting new money into the system.

The BIS (Bank of Asia and Digital Economy) reveals that stablecoins still fail to meet the criteria for reliable currency, pointing out that the trend of the modern financial system must be driven by innovation coupled with maintaining confidence in the value of money.

Moody's is preparing to rate stablecoins in an effort to bridge the investor confidence gap amid the rapid growth of digital asset markets in Asia, although it warns of continued credit and regulatory risks.

Donald Trump urged banks to make a deal with the cryptocurrency industry, stating that undermining the GENIUS Act was "unacceptable."

Hong Kong is preparing to issue its first batch of stablecoin licenses in March 69, despite China's continued strict stance on cryptocurrencies. Experts view this as a limited policy experiment.

The U.S. Senate has proposed amendments to the cryptocurrency market structure law, allowing digital asset companies to still reward stablecoin holders in certain cases.

The Reserve Bank of South Africa (RBZ) has identified stablecoins as a new risk to the financial system, as trading volumes surge to 80,000 billion rand, as currency regulation continues to catch up.

Singapore FinTech Festival reflects a major shift in Southeast Asian finance, from practical stablecoins to the AI ​​era, spanning from loans to insurance claims.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is accelerating the development of its digital financial system, preparing to test MAS Bills in token form and moving forward with stablecoin regulation.