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CLARITY Act Odds Drop to 16% as Key Democrats Reject GOP's Final DraftChances of the CLARITY Act passing fall to 16% after top Democrats reject the GOP's final version. Banks flag stablecoin loopholes, tribes warn of sovWTO Chief: Fragmented Rules Hold Stablecoins to Just 3% of Global PaymentsWTO head says stablecoins could streamline trade finance, but fragmented regulations are keeping their share of global payments at just 3%.Uniswap Rolls Out Dynamic Fee Stablecoin Pools in v4Uniswap Labs launches StablePair Hook for v4, bringing dynamic fees to stablecoin pools. USDC/USDT and USDC/USDG pools now live on Ethereum.UniCredit Eyes Crypto Trading and Custody RolloutUniCredit is gearing up to enter crypto: scouting custody and brokerage tech, exploring stablecoins and tokenization. Project is still in early stagesUK House of Lords Approves Mandatory Crypto Asset StrategyThe UK House of Lords has backed a mandate for the Treasury to develop a comprehensive strategy covering crypto assets, stablecoins, tokenized securitMoneyGram Rolls Out Visa Stablecoin Debit Card for Cross-Border TransfersMoneyGram launches a stablecoin-backed Visa debit card, stepping up blockchain payments and rivaling Western Union in the global remittance market.Coinbase and Moov Bring Stablecoin Infrastructure to US BanksCoinbase and Moov are teaming up to roll out stablecoin rails—payments, settlements, and instant funding—to over 1,000 US community banks and credit uPayPal Launches PYUSDx Platform for Branded StablecoinsPayPal teams up with M0 and MoonPay to roll out PYUSDx, a new platform letting businesses launch their own stablecoins backed by PYUSD. Saturn, ConcreU.S. Bank Pilots USBDC Stablecoin Transfer on Stellar BlockchainU.S. Bank tested a cross-border transfer of its USBDC stablecoin between North America and Europe using the public Stellar blockchain, tapping into thKGST Stablecoin Cracks Top 3 for New Binance Users in KyrgyzstanIn August, the KGST stablecoin pegged to the Kyrgyz som ranked among the top 3 most traded tokens by new Binance users in Kyrgyzstan, Binance reportedBlock Files OCC Application for National Trust Bank: Builders Bank & TrustBlock, founded by Jack Dorsey, has filed with the OCC to launch Builders Bank & Trust, aiming to offer Bitcoin and stablecoin custody—no insured deposVisa Expands On-Chain Lending as Stablecoin Card Adoption SoarsVisa will start sharing settlement data with blockchain lenders, piloting with Credit Coop. Over 160 stablecoin card programs now live—almost 200% morCircle Eyes Tazapay Buyout to Supercharge USDC Global PaymentsCircle plans to acquire Tazapay, a platform processing $25B annually across 100+ markets, to boost USDC cross-border payment reach and infrastructure.Swiss Franc Stablecoin Sandbox Kicks Off Testing with SIX and TWINTSwitzerland's franc-backed stablecoin sandbox enters testing. Market operator SIX and the TWINT app join banks to explore real-world stablecoin use.Uzbekistan Pilots Stablecoin Payments: HUMO Pegged 1:1 to Uzbek SoumUzbekistan launches a stablecoin payment pilot with HUMO, pegged 1:1 to the soum and backed by government securities. The test could run up to 3 yearsEthereum to Let Users Pay Gas Fees with Stablecoins in Hegotá Upgrade (EIP-8141)Ethereum's 2027 Hegotá upgrade will introduce EIP-8141, letting users pay gas fees with stablecoins—no ETH required. Frame Transactions also announcedHacken Flags $91.3B USDT at Risk on TRON Due to 2-Key MultisigHacken warns: $91.3B USDT on TRON is managed by a contract with just a 2-key multisig and no time delay or rollback protection, posing a major securitCZ: Kyrgyzstan Pushes Crypto Forward, Launches KGST StablecoinBinance founder CZ joins Kyrgyzstan's National Crypto Council; in a year, they've built a regulatory base, opened banking rails, and launched the KGSTOCC Gives OpenReserve Green Light for US Bank With $210M CapitalThe OCC has given OpenReserve preliminary approval to launch a national bank in the US, requiring at least $210M in capital and a 12% Tier 1 leverage South Korea to Tokenize Stocks and Bonds Starting in 2027South Korea's financial watchdog will greenlight tokenized money market funds, corporate bonds, and select OTC stocks from February 2027, with on-chaiMantle Rolls Out Native USDG Stablecoin from Paxos, Joins Global Dollar NetworkMantle integrates Paxos' USDG as a native stablecoin and joins the Global Dollar Network with a rewards-sharing model. Here’s what it means for MNT.Kraken Parent Payward Partners With SoFi: SoFiUSD, 24/7 Dollar Settlements, and Prime LiquidityKraken's parent Payward teams up with SoFi: SoFiUSD stablecoin listed on Kraken, 24/7 USD settlements, and SoFi gets direct access to Kraken Prime liqWintermute: RWAs Could Fuel the Next Crypto Bull RunWintermute sees signs of a market turnaround: liquidity inflows, positive ETF momentum, and stablecoin issuance. RWAs are pegged as the next bull cyclWyoming Rolls Out Chainlink Proof of Reserve for State Stablecoin FRNTWyoming taps Chainlink Proof of Reserve for its FRNT stablecoin, boosting on-chain transparency. Next: Secure Mint integration and exclusive CCIP cros