ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, OKX Ventures has announced an investment in USUAL. By introducing RWA (such as U.S. Treasury T-Bills) as underlying support, USUAL deeply integrates the robustness of traditional financial instruments with the transparency, efficiency, and composability of DeFi. Its core product USD0 directly returns real yields from RWA to community users within a permissionless and compliant framework.It is reported that USUAL, as the hub for governance and yield distribution, empowers users with substantial decision-making power over the protocol's development and allows them to continuously benefit from the real value increment brought by RWA, fundamentally changing the traditional pattern of "top-down" distribution of stablecoin yields. With the continuous growth of the USD0 ecosystem, the USUAL team has successfully integrated with several leading DeFi protocols such as Curve, Pendle, Morpho, Ether.fi, and others.Dora, founder of OKX Ventures, stated: "USUAL's organic integration of RWA and DeFi not only reshapes the yield structure of stablecoins but also creates an economy co-created by the community, benefiting all. We are pleased to support USUAL as it becomes the 'new infrastructure' driving long-term value creation and growth in global decentralized finance."

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, Coinbase Wallet announced that it will support stablecoin USDC on-chain payments on the Base chain.Coinbase's update further pointed out that stablecoins like USDC are steadily growing; the market capitalization of USDC has reached a growth rate of 73.47% in 2024.

ChainCatcher news, the RWA stablecoin protocol Usual has completed a $10 million Series A funding round, led by Binance Labs and Kraken Ventures. Galaxy, OKX Ventures, Wintermute, IOSG Ventures, echo, Symbolic Capital, M^0, LeadBlock Partners, GSR, and others participated.According to RootData, Usual is a stablecoin protocol that has launched USD, a permissionless and fully compliant stablecoin backed 1:1 by real-world assets (RWA). USUAL is a governance token that allows the community to guide the future development of the network. Usual addresses current issues in the stablecoin market by redistributing profits to the community and rewarding token holders with actual earnings generated from RWA.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs announced an investment in the RWA stablecoin protocol Usual. Usual issues a new type of stablecoin, collateralized by RWA, combining the security of real-world assets with the composability and liquidity of DeFi.According to RootData, Usual is a stablecoin protocol that has launched USD, a permissionless and fully compliant stablecoin backed 1:1 by real-world assets (RWA). USUAL is a governance token that allows the community to guide the future development of the network. Usual addresses current issues in the stablecoin market by redistributing profits to the community and rewarding token holders with actual earnings generated from RWA.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase recently released a cryptocurrency market outlook, highlighting five areas to watch in 2025:Stablecoins are just getting startedStablecoins have become a killer application in crypto, with a market cap of $193 billion and a trading volume exceeding $27 trillion, a threefold year-on-year increase. It is expected that within five years, the market cap could reach $3 trillion, with primary applications shifting from trading to global capital flows and commercial sectors.RWA tokenization is expected to see significant growthAs of December 1, tokenized RWAs have increased to $13.5 billion, with rapid development in 2024, expanding applications to private credit, commodities, and more. Tokenized assets used as collateral can simplify transactions and reduce risks. In 2025, technological advancements and accumulated investments will drive tokenization to become a core part of the crypto market.Crypto ETFs have forever changed the supply and demand dynamics of cryptocurrenciesAfter the success of the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, institutional holders surged, driving stable demand growth in the crypto market. Other token ETFs may be approved in the future, but short-term demand is limited. If the SEC allows physical creation, redemption, or staking, it will enhance ETF returns and attract more investors.The DeFi revival will usher it into a new eraDeFi has shown greater resilience after experiencing shocks, with lending protocol TVL hitting new highs and DEX trading volume reaching peaks. Optimized U.S. regulations and on-chain verification are paving the way for traditional institutions to enter, expanding DeFi's influence and promising a bright future.Regulation will ultimately shift from headwinds to tailwindsThe U.S. is entering the most crypto-friendly regulatory environment, with bipartisan support in Congress pushing for a comprehensive regulatory framework, stablecoin legislation, and an end to the era of enforcement regulation. Meanwhile, G20 countries are accelerating the formulation of digital asset rules, creating conditions for innovation and growth. This will help make 2025 a breakthrough year for the crypto industry, laying the foundation for long-term development.

ChainCatcher news, the draft regulations for the supervision of stablecoin issuers have been submitted to the Hong Kong Legislative Council for review this week. Legislative Council member and chairman of the Web3 and Virtual Assets Development Subcommittee, Wu Jietzhuang, pointed out that stablecoins are part of the infrastructure of virtual assets. In addition to being used for investment, they can also facilitate cross-border payments, making them an important tool for citizens to participate in virtual assets. However, the current regulatory direction suggests that issuers should entrust their reserve assets to Hong Kong banks, which may not comply with the local regulations of individual coin merchants. Efforts will be made to communicate with the government and the industry to seek a compromise solution, such as establishing contracts or notes for mutual recognition between the two regions, while not requiring the assets to be held in Hong Kong.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, as of December 20, the Ethereum Layer 2 network currently has over $13.5 billion in stablecoins locked, setting a new all-time high. In addition, the total circulation of stablecoins exceeds $205 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Data Nerd monitoring, 1 hour ago, a wallet (possibly belonging to B2C2 Group) deposited 10.3 million dollars in stablecoins to Binance.In the past 24 hours, the wallet has deposited a total of 59.32 million dollars in stablecoins (USDT and USDC) to the trading platform.

ChainCatcher news, the world's first stablecoin payment public chain BenFen has officially launched its high-end payment product BenPay Platinum Card. As the core product of the BenPay business line under the public chain ecosystem, the Platinum Card aims to provide users with secure and stable cryptocurrency payment services globally.The BenPay Platinum Card is based on the BenFen public chain, with all fund flows transparently recorded on-chain, addressing security risks in traditional payment systems. At the same time, the Platinum Card supports global mainstream payment platforms such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, and Alipay, truly achieving seamless cross-border payment.The core advantages of the Platinum Card also include a recharge fee rate as low as 1%, unlimited recharge and consumption, 0 monthly fees, and 0 transaction fees, providing strong support for the daily use of cryptocurrency assets.Meanwhile, a simple and elegant physical crypto card will soon be launched, aimed at invited users, with limited issuance, supporting ATM cash withdrawal functions globally, meeting the diverse payment needs of high-end users, whether for business travel or high-end consumption, providing convenience and security.Through the BenFen public chain, users can also enjoy the efficiency and transparency of global stablecoin payments, promoting the comprehensive transformation of cryptocurrency from a financial tool to an everyday application.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, shows that members of the Polygon community have rejected a preliminary proposal (or pre-PIP) that suggested deploying over $1 billion in stablecoin reserves to generate yield.The proposal was put forward by Web3 risk provider Allez Labs in collaboration with DeFi protocols Morpho and Yearn, aiming to utilize approximately $1.3 billion in DAI, USDC, and USDT reserves in the PoS Chain bridge for yield generation.Polygon stated that community members expressed concerns about security issues and the lack of an opt-in mechanism for affected users, casting doubt on the feasibility of the proposal. Given the community's reservations, the proposal seems unlikely to pass, but this does not hinder Polygon from exploring innovative or even bold ideas in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to a post by Cointelegraph on the X platform, Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD has officially launched.