Frax Expands Stablecoin Lineup with Korean Won-Pegged KRWQ on Base Network

Frax Expands Stablecoin Lineup with Korean Won-Pegged KRWQ on Base Network

Frax Finance, the team behind the algorithmic stablecoin Frax (FRAX) and the IQ ecosystem, has announced the launch of a new stablecoin pegged to the South Korean won (KRW). The digital asset, named KRWQ, is now live on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network , marking a new step in Frax’s ongoing mission to broaden its […]

Coinbase Says Banks Misread Stablecoins’ Role in Global Finance

Coinbase Says Banks Misread Stablecoins’ Role in Global Finance

Coinbase has fired back at warnings from major banks that stablecoins could threaten traditional deposits and weaken the lending system, arguing that such fears “ignore reality.” The crypto exchange insists that stablecoins play a unique role in global finance that is being misunderstood by the banking sector. According to Coinbase’s chief policy officer, Faryar Shirzad, […]

Surge in Stablecoin Activity Pushes Tron Network to Record User Levels

Surge in Stablecoin Activity Pushes Tron Network to Record User Levels

The Tron blockchain has reached a new milestone as its number of active wallets hit unprecedented highs, largely fueled by the growing adoption of retail stablecoins across its ecosystem. This surge underscores Tron’s expanding role as a key hub for digital payments and decentralized finance (DeFi) activity. According to recent data from blockchain analytics platforms, […]

Tether Reaches New Milestone as USDT Adoption Expands Globally

Tether Reaches New Milestone as USDT Adoption Expands Globally

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, has reached a new milestone that underscores its growing influence in global finance. According to CEO Paolo Ardoino, the company’s flagship token, USDT, is now held by a user base equivalent to 6.25% of the world’s population, a figure that highlights the expanding role of digital assets […]