Stablecoins
RBI to expand e-Rupee pilot to include cross-border payments, welfare transfers and domestic retail
The central bank is working with countries like the UAE and Singapore to test international transfers, while expanding the digital currency at home for direct benefit transfers and retail shopping.
2 min read29 May 2026Can Indians earn from idle gold through stablecoins? Why CoinSwitch co-founder sees challenges in Nikhil Kamath’s idea
Nikhil Kamath proposed a gold-backed stablecoin to monetize idle gold in Indian households. CoinSwitch's Ashish Singhal noted existing global products but highlighted challenges with India's gold, including regulation, trust, and storage of non-standardized gold assets.
2 min read14 May 2026Clarity act up for vote tomorrow: Will it change how you use crypto? 5 Key provisions to watch
The US Senate Banking Committee released the Clarity Act text, defining financial regulators' jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies. Key provisions address stablecoin rewards, anti-money laundering compliance for crypto firms, easing SEC fundraising rules, and others
1 min read13 May 2026CLARITY Act Explained: Why banks & crypto firms are fighting over reward policy — What it means for your digital wallet?
The Clarity Act, aimed at regulating cryptocurrency, will be reviewed by senators next week. If approved, it will clarify asset classifications, address stablecoin policies, and potentially enhance digital asset adoption while resolving conflicts between crypto firms and banks.
2 min read10 May 2026What are stablecoins? Why Amazon, BlackRock and big banks are adopting digital dollars amid tighter crypto rules
Stablecoins are becoming crucial in linking traditional finance with digital assets, with projections estimating the market could reach $500 billion to $2 trillion by 2028.
2 min read10 May 2026BlackRock bets big on stablecoins with two new crypto-linked money-market funds | Key details explained
BlackRock Inc. plans to launch two money-market funds for stablecoin investors, including a digital version of its $6.1 billion liquidity fund and a new tokenized fund for crypto wallet users.
2 min read9 May 2026Crypto’s real threat to banks
The industry is supplanting Wall Street’s privileged position on the American right
3 min read19 Feb 2026How a Silicon Valley startup became a crypto lifeline for Venezuela
Cryptocurrency fintech Kontigo, which recently raised $20 million from Coinbase and others, is under fire for its role in helping Venezuelans avoid sanctions.
7 min read2 Feb 2026The crypto CEO who’s become enemy no. 1 on Wall Street
Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong is clashing with Jamie Dimon and other bank stewards over the future of finance.
8 min read31 Jan 2026Mint Quick Edit | What let Bitcoin investors down in 2025? The role of America's strategic reserve
Bitcoin’s 30% fall in price from its October peak was led by over-leveraged bets being unwound, but a more lasting blow was dealt by America's crypto policy. Also, what Bitcoin’s good for, as a hedge, gold is better at.
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