Ethereum R1 is a new donation-funded, tokenless Layer 2 rollup designed to offer a decentralized, censorship-resistant, and governance-minimized scaling solution for Ethereum

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 is a new donation-funded, tokenless Layer 2 rollup designed to offer a decentralized, censorship-resistant, and governance-minimized scaling solution for Ethereum. Built on open-source code and the Nethermind Surge stack, it emphasizes credible neutrality, public good funding (with all fees burned after 2030), and infrastructure that remains free from VC control or centralized dependencies.

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This article dives into Bitcoin liquid staking protocol Lombard Finance, how LBTC works and how you can stake LBTC through Bybit Web3.

Bitcoin stands as the undisputed giant of the cryptocurrency space, commanding the largest market capitalization. Yet, much of its potential remains untapped, often sitting idle as a store of value rather than actively participating in the thriving 

 ecosystem. Lombard Finance aims to change this narrative by unlocking Bitcoin's utility and integrating it seamlessly into DeFi.

Lombard is built upon Babylon, the innovative Bitcoin staking protocol, and is incubated by Polychain Capital. Lombard’s flagship product, 

 (LST) for BTC. This article explores what Lombard Finance is and how LBTC works, and describes the Lombard ecosystem and how you can stake LBTC through Bybit Web3.

 is a liquid staking protocol that focuses on transforming 

's role in the digital economy. Its core mission is to evolve BTC from simply being a store of value — also viewed as 

 — into a productive asset that actively generates yield and participates within DeFi. Currently, a significant portion of Bitcoin's

 sits idle, lacking the native staking capabilities or cross-chain composability seen with assets such as 

Lombard Finance addresses this shortcoming by building on top of 

, a protocol that supports BTC staking without needing 

 or custodians. Babylon allows Bitcoin's economic weight to secure other 

 (PoS) chains and applications, creating a new yield source for holders. Lombard leverages this foundation to offer LBTC, making staked BTC liquid and usable across the DeFi market.

Lombard’s goal is ambitious: to channel Bitcoin's vast liquidity into DeFi. This could potentially double the ecosystem's 

 (TVL) if even a fraction of available BTC is introduced. Lombard believes this integration will catalyze significant growth and create more sustainable market dynamics by making BTC a core, yield-bearing primitive within DeFi.

Founders and investors of Lombard Finance

Lombard Finance was founded in April 2024 by a team with deep expertise within DeFi, drawing talent from established crypto projects like Polychain, Babylon, Argent, Coinbase and Maple. This collective experience underpins the protocol's design and strategic direction.

The project was notably incubated by Polychain Capital, a prominent crypto investment firm that also led Lombard's $16 million seed funding round (which was 

 in July 2024). This round saw participation from a wide array of significant players in the crypto space — including Babylon, dao5, Franklin Templeton, Foresight Ventures, HTX Ventures, Mirana Ventures, Mantle EcoFund, Nomad Capital, OKX Ventures and Robot Ventures — thus highlighting broad industry confidence in Lombard's vision. Strategic partnerships and contributions from exchanges like

 and Bitget are further bolstering its distribution and liquidity aggregation efforts.

LBTC is Lombard Finance's flagship product — a liquid staking token (LST) that represents Bitcoin staked through the Babylon protocol. Designed as a universal liquid BTC standard, LBTC is fully backed 1:1 by native Bitcoin, ensuring its value is directly tied to the underlying asset.

The token is yield-bearing, capturing rewards generated from securing PoS networks via Babylon staking. Crucially, LBTC remains liquid, meaning holders can freely use it across various DeFi applications — such as 

 and automated vaults — without sacrificing their underlying staked positions or associated yield.

LBTC is also designed for cross-chain compatibility, natively minted on supported blockchains like Ethereum, Base and Sui and using secure infrastructure [such as 

]. This avoids the risks associated with traditional bridging or wrapping methods, thus aiming to provide a more secure and seamless way to utilize Bitcoin across the multichain DeFi ecosystem.

Lombard Finance simplifies the process of putting Bitcoin to work within DeFi through its LBTC token. The mechanism is designed with security and user experience in mind, leveraging the Babylon protocol and a robust Security Consortium.

The core benefit of LBTC lies in its ability to unlock multiple layers of value simultaneously. Holders earn native yield from Babylon staking, potentially accrue additional rewards (such as Lombard Lux points) and gain access to diverse DeFi yield opportunities, all while maintaining the liquidity of their Bitcoin position. This transforms BTC from a static asset into a dynamic, yield-generating component of the DeFi ecosystem.

Lombard Finance is actively building a wide LBTC ecosystem that already boasts over 75 DeFi integrations. Security is foundational, anchored by the 14-member Security Consortium (including prominent names like Galaxy and OKX Ventures) and validating all critical operations alongside audits and bug bounties.

Core infrastructure relies both on Babylon for staking, and on the Chainlink CCIP for secure cross-chain movement, with EigenLayer integration 

. LBTC integrates with leading DeFi applications across lending platforms (e.g., 

) and automated vaults. The platform supports multiple blockchains (including Ethereum, Base, Sui, BNB Chain) and 

 (L2s), positioning LBTC as a versatile cross-chain asset.

Here's how you can stake BTC on Lombard and use LBTC in DeFi and automated vaults.

Lombard Finance (via its LBTC token) offers a compelling way for Bitcoin holders to put their assets into use, earn yield via Babylon staking and gain exposure to the expansive DeFi ecosystem — all while maintaining liquidity. Incubated by Polychain Capital and supported by a robust consortium and growing partner network, Lombard is positioning LBTC as a secure and versatile liquid Bitcoin standard.

It’s easy to participate in the Lombard ecosystem through 

, you can utilize your Bybit Web3 Seed Phrase Wallet to stake BTC and mint 

, Lombard's vault token that represents deposits in automated yield strategies. This provides you with a seamless gateway to access Bitcoin liquid staking and DeFi yields.

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The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase reminiscent of past altcoin seasons, primarily driven by Bitcoin's recent rebound to the $94K–$96K range. 

Altcoin season might have come with reviveding speculation 

The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase reminiscent of past altcoin seasons, primarily driven by Bitcoin's recent rebound to the $94K–$96K range. This resurgence has sparked renewed interest among retail traders, shifting focus from Bitcoin to smaller, more speculative altcoins. The overall market saw a 10% increase in value during the final eight days of April, contrasting with Bitcoin's 7% gain. This trend indicates a growing appetite for risk among investors, particularly in meme coins, which have seen a surge in social media discussions.

However, caution is warranted as elevated crowd enthusiasm often precedes market corrections. Historical patterns suggest that when buzzwords like "altseason" are dominating discussions, it may signal an impending price exhaustion. The current market dynamics reflect a shift toward speculative investments, raising concerns about the sustainability of this enthusiasm.

Bitcoin's bullish sentiment substantially improves

Bitcoin's position as the leading cryptocurrency has remained steady, with discussions around its price fluctuating significantly. Following a period of pessimism, when predictions dipped as low as $10K–$69K, sentiment shifted dramatically with the price recovery. Now, optimistic projections of $100K–$159K are dominating conversations, indicating a reversal in trader sentiment.

Despite Bitcoin's consistent presence in market discussions (approximately 25% of asset topics), the ratio of bullish-to-bearish commentary has grown increasingly favorable. This suggests a growing confidence among traders bolstered by Bitcoin's recent performance. However, it’s essential to monitor whether this bullish sentiment translates into sustained investment, or if it leads to overconfidence that may trigger a market pullback.

Ethere, once a robust contender in the altcoin arena, has struggled to regain retail investor confidence despite recent bullish commentary and promises of innovation from co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Its social media presence has dwindled to about 6–7% of discussions, a significant drop from previous years. This decline highlights the challenges Ethereum faces in re-establishing itself as a go-to investment in a market increasingly dominated by speculative assets.

Conversely, XRP has seen a notable increase in optimism surrounding ETF approvals, with expectations rising to 85%. This shift reflects a broader trend of institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, potentially paving the way for significant capital inflows. Meanwhile, Dogecoin's potential ETF listings have sparked renewed interest, transforming its image from that of a meme coin to a legitimate investment option. The growing dialogue surrounding institutional adoption of Dogecoin and XRP indicates a pivotal moment for these assets, suggesting they may play critical roles in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

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Bybit x Santiment social sentiment report: Altcoin sentiment recovers despite Bitcoin’s resilience

Bybit Spread Trading allows traders to simultaneously buy and sell two related instruments in order to hedge risk or profit from price discrepancies. Read more.

Whether markets are flying high or wobbling unpredictably, one thing remains true: traders are always looking for smarter ways to 

 and find profit opportunities. That’s where Bybit Spread Trading comes in. This feature is tailor-made for those who want to go beyond basic buy/sell plays and start taking advantage of price discrepancies between related instruments. In this guide, we’ll walk through exactly how Bybit Spread Trading works, why it matters and how you can start using it today, whether you’re 

is a newly launched Bybit feature that allows users to simultaneously buy and sell two related instruments — such as Spot, Perpetual or Expiry contracts with different settlement dates — in order to hedge risk or profit from price discrepancies.

This type of trading strategy is popular among institutional and professional traders because it enables more precise, controlled market exposure. However, with Bybit’s interface, the barrier to entry is significantly lowered, opening the door for individual traders to tap with just a few clicks into a powerful set of tools.

At its core, Spread Trading on Bybit is about executing what’s called a combo trade. This means entering two positions at once: one long, one short. These positions are taken on related instruments, such as a BTC Spot trade and a BTC Perpetual contract, with the idea that their prices will either converge or diverge in a way that benefits your position.

When you place a buy combo, you’re buying the instrument with the longer expiration (the “far leg”) and selling the one that expires sooner (the “near leg”). 

A sell combo is the reverse: selling the far leg and buying the near leg. The profit (or loss) comes from how the spread between these two instruments shifts over time.

For example, if you believe the spread between a Perpetual and a Quarterly Futures contract will widen, you can buy the combo. If the spread increases after your entry, that movement becomes your profit. Bybit calculates your 

 prices automatically, based on the mark prices and your defined “order price,” so there’s no need to manually crunch the numbers.

Perhaps the most important feature here is atomic execution. This ensures both sides of your combo trade are filled together, in equal quantities, or the trade doesn’t go through at all. It removes “leg risk,” which is the danger of getting filled on one side of the trade, but not the other. In volatile markets, that alone can save you from an unwanted mess.

Spread Trading on Bybit currently supports combinations such as Spot and Perpetual, Spot and Expiry, Perpetual and Expiry, or even two Expiry contracts with different dates. This flexibility lets you build strategies that align with different market outlooks — bullish, bearish or neutral.

There’s a strong reason why Spread Trading is a go-to for many experienced traders: it allows for strategic plays that are more sophisticated than just guessing price direction. On Bybit, it’s not only powerful, but also convenient.

First, you get price certainty. Your spread is locked in at the price you specify. There’s no 

 between legs because the entry prices are automatically calculated and matched. You’re trading the spread, not the individual legs.

Secondly, the trading experience is smoother. Instead of placing two separate orders and manually trying to sync them, Bybit handles everything as a single transaction. You don’t have to worry about whether one leg gets filled and the other doesn’t — that risk is eliminated through atomic execution.

Third, this setup is a great hedge against volatility. By taking opposing positions on two related contracts, you reduce exposure to sharp price movements. Your P&L becomes more about the relative performance between contracts, rather than the market direction itself.

There’s also a strong cost advantage. Trading spreads on Bybit is significantly cheaper than doing it manually. You pay only half the trading fees you’d incur if you placed two individual trades on the order book. For high-volume or 

, that translates to meaningful savings over time.

Finally, it unlocks strategy flexibility. Whether you're 

 funding rates between Spot and Perpetual, doing 

 with different Futures contracts or taking advantage of price convergence before expiry, this platform gives you the tools to execute those ideas efficiently.

How to get started with Bybit Spread Trading 

Now that you have a better understanding of how Bybit Spread Trading works, let’s look into how to get started. Please note that you’ll need to have a Bybit account in order to proceed. If you don’t already have one, please check out our 

 for more information on how to create a Bybit account.

: Log in to your Bybit account and hover your cursor over the 

: The available spreads are organized in a grid, with each tile representing a unique combo. Choose your preferred combo to trade.

Tiles with a border around them signify that Spread Trading offers a better price. Hover over a tile for more details, or use the bar at the bottom of the grid to explore more options.

On the order placement page, set up your order with the following parameters:

to place your order. A pop-up window will appear for you to confirm your order details. Then, click on 

Congratulations — you’ve successfully placed an order!

You can view your Spread Trading orders from any trading page (Spread Trading, Spot and Futures), as they all share the same order data.

 to view your active orders. You’ll be able to view the combo, underlying asset, order price and more. 

If you would like to adjust your order parameters, you may click on the pencil icon under 

. To cancel your order, simply click on the order’s corresponding 

to view your completed orders. To view each order’s information on each leg, click on the order’s corresponding 

button. For additional insights, click on 

Spread trading isn’t for everyone — but if you’re someone who enjoys strategic trading, hedging or arbitrage, it’s a tool worth adding to your arsenal. It appeals to traders who are less interested in taking a directional bet, and more focused on capitalizing on inefficiencies in the market.

You don’t have to be a pro trader to benefit, either. The simplified execution and intuitive UI mean even intermediate users can explore advanced strategies without being overwhelmed. As long as you understand how spreads work, and how your P&L is affected by their movement, you’re already halfway there.

More importantly, in times of market uncertainty or low volatility — when price action feels sluggish — spread trading gives you an alternative way to profit. It keeps you in the game — even when momentum plays aren’t cutting it.

Bybit Spread Trading is a powerful tool that combines simplicity with sophistication. Whether you're looking to hedge, save on fees or experiment with 

 strategies, it offers a clean and user-friendly way to do so. With lower risk, lower costs and plenty of flexibility, Bybit Spread Trading is a smart move for any trader looking to level up their game — especially when markets get messy.

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Regulations

Explore how upcoming US stablecoin regulations may impact assets like USDC and USDT — who stands to benefit, and which stablecoins face greater risks.

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Stablecoins are tremendously popular in the crypto industry, with assets like 

, Sky Dollar (USDS) and numerous others used for on-ramping, off-ramping, value storage and transfers to ensure stability and rate predictability. For instance, the USDT stablecoin usually features higher trading volumes than even Bitcoin (BTC) or any other cryptocurrency on the market. As of the time of this writing (Apr 8, 2025), three out of the top seven crypto assets by daily trading volumes are stablecoins — USDT, USDC and First Digital USD (FDUSD).

Given the popularity and active use of stablecoins, regulatory bodies around the world have taken measures to control the operation of these assets. The European Union (EU), UK and key crypto hubs in Asia (such as Hong Kong and Singapore) have passed laws providing varying levels of regulatory oversight for stablecoin cryptocurrencies. Unlike these jurisdictions, the US has yet to implement comprehensive federal-level laws regarding stablecoin issuance, trading and other operations.

However, 2025 might finally see the first US legal framework addressing stablecoin regulation. It’s expected that a couple of legislative acts concerning stablecoins — the STABLE Act and GENIUS Act — will be considered by the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the coming months, and may be enacted later this year. If implemented, these laws will bring significant clarity to the regulation of stablecoins in the US market. 

As a result of these regulatory changes, some stablecoin assets are widely expected to benefit, while others might find themselves in a more challenging situation.

In this article, we’ll examine the current and expected stablecoin regulatory landscape in the US, compare it with frameworks used in other countries worldwide and discuss which stablecoins may see their standing and popularity boosted by the changes — and which ones are likely to face difficult choices.

 are a cornerstone of the modern crypto trade. Collectively, stablecoin cryptocurrencies typically account for more than half of the daily trading volumes in the crypto market. These assets — many of which are pegged to one of various established fiat currencies — serve as islands of rate stability in a market known for its high volatility. 

As crypto users move their funds between the 

 and traditional banking systems, stablecoins provide the necessary predictability. Their fiat pegs are also a vital magnet for investors who prefer to hold their funds in crypto, but want to maintain their investments’ value without exposure to the market's typical wild fluctuations.

Moreover, individuals and businesses around the world use stablecoins for crypto payments, and for settling transactions that adhere to contractual payment terms. Stablecoins also act as a key bridge between the worlds of crypto and traditional finance, creating potential for the mass adoption of cryptocurrency by the mainstream user community of retailers, investors and consumers.

With so many important use cases, it's no wonder that stablecoin regulation is critical for users, regulatory bodies, asset issuers and all other relevant parties.

Regulation for stablecoins in the US vs. other countries

Yet, as of April 2025, the US still lacks a comprehensive federal-level regulatory framework for stablecoins. There are several laws, both at the federal and state level, that address some aspects of stablecoin operations, but this regulatory environment is patchy and only partially addresses critical stablecoin-related processes.

In contrast to the US, many jurisdictions worldwide have enacted nationwide laws that govern the issuance, management and use of stablecoin cryptocurrencies. For instance, stablecoins have come under regulation in the European Economic Area (EEA) via the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), a piece of legislation adopted by the European Parliament in 2023. Similar measures have been implemented in Singapore, the UK, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions known for active 

The adoption of a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins in the US is expected to create opportunities for the broader use of crypto in the world's largest economy. Such a framework would help address many of the challenges posed by the current and largely unregulated use of these assets — lack of certainty on the fiat reserves maintained by issuers, insufficient audit procedures, and an unwillingness on the part of many business and individual users to adopt stablecoins due to trust issues — and more.

Legislators in the US are now working toward enacting a federal-level framework to regulate stablecoins. The framework will depend upon two critical pieces of legislation — the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act and the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act. As of early April 2025, both acts have been submitted to relevant chambers of the US Congress and are in the pipeline for consideration by the country’s lawmakers.

The GENIUS Act was introduced on Feb 4, 2025, to the US Senate by Republican Senator Bill Hagerty with the support of Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and fellow Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis and Tim Scott. The Act aims to establish a comprehensive framework to regulate stablecoins. Key points of the Act include the following:

The STABLE Act was introduced on Mar 26, 2025 to the House of Representatives by Republicans Bryan Steil and French Hill. The Act is similar to GENIUS in many ways, and seeks to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins. The key differences between the two Acts are as follows:

US vs. global strategies for stablecoin regulation

In recent years, the EU has been at the forefront of developing and implementing crypto regulation, including provisions concerning stablecoin assets. In May 2023, the European Parliament adopted MiCA, which provides a comprehensive mechanism for overseeing blockchain-based assets. 

Part of MiCA deals with the topic of stablecoins. Under the regulation, the term “stablecoin” isn’t legally defined. Instead, MiCA classifies stablecoins into two asset types — Electronic Money Tokens (EMTs) and Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs). The former refers to stablecoins pegged to a single established asset, while the latter is defined as stablecoins that track multiple assets.

MiCA came into effect in December 2024 throughout the EEA, which includes the 27 member states of the EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

In the UK, the Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSMB) received Royal Assent in June 2023, officially becoming law as the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA 2023). The Act contains clauses under which stablecoins may be recognized as regulated payment assets. Meanwhile, fiat-backed stablecoins may be considered valid payment instruments, depending upon approval by the country’s financial regulators — the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England.

In Hong Kong, the territory’s central banking institution (the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, or HKMA) proposed a mandatory Regulatory Regime for Stablecoin Issuers in 2023, calling for strict licensing requirements for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. In December 2024, the Hong Kong government published a proposed stablecoin bill that will likely become the first comprehensive framework for regulating stablecoins in the local market.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the finalization of its regulatory framework for stablecoins in August 2023. It specifies key requirements for Singapore-based issuers of single-currency stablecoins pegged to the Singapore dollar (SGD) or any G10 fiat currency, which includes the world’s most popular national currencies, such as the US dollar, euro, British pound sterling and Swiss franc, among others. Under the Singapore stablecoin framework, these issuers must satisfy stringent requirements for 

, redemption procedures and even white paper release.

Japan is another Asian jurisdiction with strict and well-defined regulations on the issuance of stablecoins. In June 2022, the country’s parliament passed a bill that established the role of stablecoins and the rules governing their issuance and use. Under the law, only locally licensed banks, money transfer agents and trust companies can issue stablecoins. The law also defines stablecoins as digital money. Japan’s stablecoin law leaves out (and effectively prohibits) the registration of algorithmic stablecoins and stablecoins issued by financial entities not licensed in Japan itself.

In the UAE, issuance and other procedures related to crypto assets are now primarily regulated by the Payment Token Services Regulation released by the country's Central Bank (CBUAE). The regulation came into effect in August 2024, and is focused on a broader spectrum of crypto assets, not just stablecoins. Cryptocurrencies — if they satisfy the licensing requirements set out by the regulator — are classified as payment tokens. Their issuance is only permitted if the Central Bank grants the appropriate license. Stablecoins are specifically addressed in the regulation concerning algorithmic stablecoin assets, whose issuance is explicitly prohibited.

Which stablecoins could gain from regulation?

 is the second-most traded stablecoin in the world. It’s pegged to the US dollar, and is backed by cash and short-term US Treasury bills. USDC was launched by the Centre Consortium, a Boston-based company founded jointly by the Coinbase crypto exchange and the Circle fintech payments provider. On Apr 1, 2025, Circle filed for an 

 (IPO), disclosing that it had acquired Coinbase’s share in the Consortium in 2023.

With its US dollar cash and T-bill reserves fully backing USDC and regular audits, Circle has established itself as a reliable and trustworthy stablecoin issuer. Circle itself is a highly regulated payments provider in the US, both at the federal and state levels. These factors have long established USDC as one of the crypto industry's best and most reliable stablecoin assets. Thus, it’s widely expected that the USDC coin is poised to benefit from the upcoming US regulation of stablecoins.

 is another cash and T-bills backed stablecoin. It's issued by the Hong Kong–based First Digital fintech company. Launched in July 2023, FDUSD steadily rose in the rankings, and has become one of the most popular stablecoins on the market, thanks to its cash and cash-equivalent reserves and monthly reserve attestation reports. These reports have been published since the coin’s mid-2023 launch.

’s backing of required reserves. This accusation led to a quick depegging event, during which the coin dropped to a value of slightly under 95 cents. However, First Digital moved quickly to dispel the accusation, and the price of FDUSD was back to near-parity with the US dollar within hours. First Digital had confirmed that it would be seeking legal action against Justin Sun for his unfounded allegations.

It remains to be seen how the feud between Sun and First Digital plays out, but so far, the stability of the coin and the quick reaction of the issuer provide assurances that FDUSD is a solidly backed asset that may also benefit from the expected upcoming stablecoin laws.

USD1 is an upcoming stablecoin introduced by World Liberty Finance, a 

 (DeFi) venture backed by US president Donald Trump and his family. As of early April 2025, the stablecoin is not yet publicly available, though its launch is expected soon. USD1 is pegged to the greenback and backed by Treasury bills, USD cash reserves and other cash equivalents. It’s expected to be launched on Ethereum (ETH) and Binance Chain (BNB).

There’s been a lot of controversy around the coin, mainly related to the potential conflict of interest due to Donald Trump’s presidential position while having a stake in World Liberty Finance. However, few observers would disagree that the influential backing will only benefit the coin, at least probably until the end of Trump’s presidential term.

The WYST coin is a proposed stablecoin to be launched by the US state of Wyoming. Pegged to the dollar and backed by cash and US Treasury securities, this is likely the first token to be issued by a US government entity. The expected launch date for WYST is around July 2025. Given the stablecoin's state-issued nature, it’s likely to be one of the safest choices on the market, and stands to benefit from any future regulatory framework.

State governments aren’t the only influential players considering their own stablecoins. The world’s third-largest asset management firm, Fidelity Investments, is also looking into launching a stablecoin. As of early April 2025, the company has stated that it’s testing the idea, but has provided no specific details. If launched, the 

 is likely to be among the beneficiaries of any new US regulations, as Fidelity Investments certainly knows how to satisfy the country’s regulatory bodies: the investment world’s giant was founded in 1946, and has nearly $6 trillion in assets under management (AUM).

 (USDT) is the world’s leading stablecoin, based on market cap and trading volumes. Launched in 2014 by Tether Limited Inc., USDT is also among the oldest surviving stablecoins on the market. The coin is backed by US dollar reserves, as stated by its issuer. However, over the years, Tether has come under scrutiny for refusing to conduct full audits, and in 2021 the company was fined $41 million by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for misleading the public regarding the levels of its USDT-backing reserves.

Recently, the company has taken some steps to increase its transparency. In March 2025, Tether Limited Inc. appointed a new CFO and announced 

. The issuer has also signaled its preparedness to work with regulatory authorities to launch a domestic US-based stablecoin.

These moves, however, point to future intent by the company, and its current transparency level is unlikely to satisfy regulatory bodies. As such, any future US regulations in this area may pose challenges for USDT.

 is a yield-bearing synthetic stablecoin issued on the Ethereum blockchain by the 

 DeFi protocol. Unlike stablecoins backed by actual fiat reserves or similar assets, USDe is a cryptocurrency whose peg to the US dollar is algorithmically maintained. Both major regulatory bills being considered by US lawmakers (the GENIUS and STABLE Acts) take a cautious view of algorithmic stablecoins. Both bills call for a detailed study of these assets; STABLE proposes to outright ban algorithmic stablecoins for two years. Given the lawmakers' attitudes toward this type of stablecoin, USDe could struggle if the relevant legislation is passed into law.

USDS is another major algorithmic stablecoin. An upgraded version of 

, it’s issued by the Sky protocol, formerly known as MakerDAO (MKR). The coin is backed by surplus collateral that Sky users deposit in various cryptocurrencies. While it maintains overcollateralized reserves to ensure its peg, USDS isn’t directly backed by US dollars or other fiat currencies. Therefore, just like Ethena’s USDe, USDS could encounter challenges in the post-regulation period.

According to the CoinGecko crypto data portal, close to 300 stablecoin cryptocurrencies existed as of early April 2025. However, only the top seven have market caps over $1 billion, and the vast majority feature minimal market cap. Many of these coins are pegged to fiat assets via decentralized algorithms, some of which are obscure or not easily verifiable. Once the future US regulatory framework for stablecoins is implemented, these smaller coins will be unlikely to satisfy licensing requirements.

The road ahead for stablecoin regulation in the US

As of early April 2025, the crypto industry awaits the outcome of voting in both chambers of the US Congress on the GENIUS and STABLE Acts. On Apr 3, 2025, the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor of the STABLE Act, and it will now proceed to a full House vote.

These Acts have been carefully prepared to establish a unified stablecoin regulatory framework in the US. If completely adopted, they’ll result in major changes in the way stablecoins are issued and circulated. Any new federal regulatory framework will also provide certainty for financial institutions dealing with stablecoins.

Several governmental entities, including the SEC, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the Federal Reserve, will play crucial roles in the operation of regulated stablecoins in the US. Federal securities laws may also apply if any stablecoin is designated as having security status.

Under the new regulatory framework, stablecoin issuers would become subject to stringent regulatory oversight. Stablecoins that pass regulatory requirements will likely experience increased use within the traditional finance field. On the other hand, unregulated stablecoins may lose their appeal among investors unless they adapt to the new regulatory environment.

The US is still lagging behind Europe and key Asian crypto markets regarding stablecoin regulation. However, the GENIUS and STABLE Acts recently introduced to the Senate and the House of Representatives (respectively) are likely to provide the necessary regulatory environment to provide certainty to all parties involved — issuers, holders, financial institutions and regulatory bodies themselves.

If implemented in full or to a substantial degree, these regulatory laws may benefit stablecoins that are strongly backed by established fiat assets and demonstrate transparency via audits. At the same time, algorithmic stablecoins or assets without transparent reserves and audit procedures may face reduced demand.

As of early April 2025, the exact details of the expected regulatory regime aren't completely settled, and we'll need to wait on the big votes in both chambers of the US Congress.

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