Sanctioned Russian Stablecoin A7A5 Faces Volume-Inflation Claims as Real Use Stays Limited

HTX denies U.K. sanctions allegations, says it rejected A7A5 ruble stablecoin listing

Crypto exchange HTX has denied U.K. allegations that it helped Russia's "illicit financial infrastructure" used for moving funds to sustain

Russia to Legalize Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payments for Foreign Trade Starting July 2026

Russia is set to formally legalize Bitcoin and stablecoin payments for foreign trade starting July 1, 2026, completing a pilot that already

UK House of Lords committee urges Bank of England to ease proposed stablecoin restrictions

A U.K. House of Lords committee has called on the Bank of England to reconsider its proposed stablecoin regulations, including a 20,000 poun

Russia's Central Bank Proposes Limiting Retail Crypto Investors to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT

Russia's central bank plans to restrict retail crypto investors to only three approved cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether's USDT

Synthetic Stablecoins and Financial Stability

Brazil's Central Bank Proposes 24-Hour Hold on Large Stablecoin Transactions Over $10,000

Brazil's Central Bank has proposed a new regulation requiring a mandatory 24-hour hold on stablecoin remittances and cross-border payments e