Malaysia’s central bank to launch three stablecoin and tokenized deposit initiatives in 2026

Malaysia’s central bank plans three initiatives involving stablecoins and tokenized deposits for wholesale payment use cases.

Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says

Hong Kong will begin issuing a small number of stablecoin licenses to companies with credible business models and strong compliance, Paul Chan Mo-po said.

White House Crypto Talks Highlight Stablecoin Rewards Dispute

White House crypto talks narrowed to stablecoin rewards, as banks objected and industry leaders urged bipartisan market structure action.

White House stablecoin talks stall as banks and crypto clash over yield rules

A White House-brokered meeting between banks and crypto firms aimed at resolving stablecoin provisions in a broader market structure bill ended without agreement, though participants described the session as productive. The dispute centres on whether stablecoin issuers and platforms should be allowed to offer yield or rewards.

Tether Gold and PAX Gold drive tokenized gold surge as commodities hit $6.1 billion

Investor demand for blockchain-based exposure to precious metals is surging, with tokenized gold now anchoring the fast-growing tokenized commodities segment. The tokenized commodities market has climbed to more than $6.1 billion in value, up from just over $4 billion at the start of January 2026. According to Token Terminal data, the sector expanded 53% in […]

Spark’s new lending suite tests Wall Street’s appetite for onchain stablecoins

Spark is rolling out Spark Prime and Spark Institutional Lending, aiming to turn its DeFi stablecoin stack into institutional margin and credit lines.

White House calls stablecoin summit ‘productive’ as final deal remains unresolved

White House stablecoin talks narrow gaps between banks and crypto firms as pressure builds to advance the crypto market bill before March 1.

White House Meeting on Stablecoin Rewards Ends Without Final Deal

A high-level White House meeting between major banks and crypto leaders over stablecoin reward rules ended without a final agreement. However, people familiar with the talks said progress was made as a March 1 deadline approaches. According to Fox journalist Eleanor Terrett, attendees from both sides described the meeting as “productive.

Hong Kong moves on stablecoin licenses and crypto rules despite China stance

Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to build a regulated digital-asset ecosystem, advancing stablecoin licensing and expanding crypto market infrastructure even as mainland China maintains a strict ban on cryptocurrency activity. Authorities say the initiative is designed as a supervised framework for financial innovation rather than a reversal of Beijing’s policy.