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U.S.-based PNC Bank has launched service to accept payments in USDC in partnership with Coinbase
U.S.-based PNC Bank has announced the launch of a service to accept payments in the USDC stablecoin for corporate and institutional clients as part of an expanded partnership with the cryptocurrency platform Coinbase. The new solution provides for the automatic conversion of digital dollars into regular U.S. dollars, with the funds subsequently credited to clients’ bank accounts, according to an official PNC press release dated November 9, 2026.
EU Requires Restrictions on Transactions Involving Unauthorized Stablecoins by January 2027
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is requiring cryptocurrency companies authorized under the MiCA regulation to cease providing services to clients in the European Union involving stablecoins that do not comply with European regulatory requirements.
HSBC Launches Its Own Stablecoin, RedCoin, for 3.3 Million Users in Hong Kong
The international banking group HSBC announced the launch of its own stablecoin, RedCoin (RCHKD), pegged to the Hong Kong dollar. The new digital asset will be used in the popular payment app PayMe, which has over 3.3 million users, according to the bank’s official statement dated October 23, 2026.
Circle, issuer of the USDC stablecoin, plans to enter 40 new markets
Circle Internet Group, a U.S. fintech company and issuer of the USDC stablecoin, intends to expand its operations into approximately 40 emerging markets, anticipating increased demand for digital payments and dollar-pegged stablecoins.
EU has demanded that crypto companies stop providing services for unauthorized stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called on cryptocurrency service providers operating in the European Union to stop providing services for stablecoins that do not comply with the requirements of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation.
Stablecoins have reached nearly $313 bln, and trading in tokenized stocks has set record — Fixygen
The cryptocurrency market is gradually expanding far beyond Bitcoin and traditional digital currencies. According to CoinDesk Data, one of the most notable trends of 2026 is the rapid development of stablecoins and tokenized traditional assets.
Samsung Is Integrating USDC Into Samsung Wallet for More Than 82 Million Galaxy Users in U.S.
Samsung Electronics America will launch support for the USDC stablecoin directly within Samsung Wallet for users of compatible Galaxy devices in the U.S. during the last week of October.
Swiss National Bank Warned of Threat Stablecoins Pose to Bank Deposits
The widespread adoption of stablecoins could transform not only the payments market but also the way central banks conduct monetary policy, warned Petra Chudin, a member of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
Crypto Market Ends the Week on a High Note — Analysis by Fixygen
The cryptocurrency market ended the week of September 28–October 2 mostly higher: Bitcoin (BTC) returned above $86,000, Ethereum (ETH) approached $2,750, and investors shifted their focus to the outlook for U.S. interest rates and the continued inflow of institutional capital into digital assets.