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A Fed governor highlighted that the regulatory framework on stablecoins established by the GENIUS Act should be complemented by strict federal oversight.
The warning comes amid the scheduled markup of the Clarity Act, which aims to patch the regulatory gaps of the GENIUS Act on digital
Ripple Labs and Convera, the commercial payments firm formerly known as Western Union Business Solutions, announced on March 31, 2026 a partnership to enhance global payments through stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure, utilizing a “stablecoin sandwich” model where payments begin and end in fiat while leveraging regulated stablecoins for settlement in between.
A consortium of 12 major European banks including ING, UniCredit, and BBVA is developing a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin through Qivalis, aiming to close the gap between the euro’s 20–25% share of traditional global finance and its near-absence on blockchain networks, where euro-denominated transactions account for approximately 0.2% of activity.
WisdomTree’s head of digital assets, Will Peck, stated on April 1, 2026 that pending US crypto legislation including the proposed Clarity Act is not a prerequisite for the asset manager’s digital-asset innovation and expansion plans, arguing that existing SEC tools are sufficient to support tokenized securities and funds.
Tether Holdings SA has parted ways with two senior precious metals traders, Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill, just months after recruiting them from HSBC Holdings Plc as part of the stablecoin issuer’s plan to build a world-class gold trading floor.
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff warned on April 1, 2026 that diminishing US credibility and accelerating de-dollarization could trigger higher interest rates, rising debt, persistent inflation, and recession, as gold surged above $4,700 per ounce following a 15% rally in just over one week.
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority has advanced plans for a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, earning a Ba2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service on April 1, 2026, two steps below investment grade.
Magic Eden began phasing out its native multi-chain wallet on April 1, 2026, transitioning the application to export-only mode and removing it from all app stores, with full shutdown scheduled for May 1, 2026.