OKX2026-10-02 11:32:56OKX exchange reserves hit a record high, briefly topping $32 billionTechub News reported that OKX’s reserve assets reached a record high over the past week and briefly rose above $32 billion, marking a 7.8% increase in September. Over the same period, Binance’s reserve assets stood at $178.8 billion, up 4.0% over 30 days and sitting at the 89.7% historical percentile. The data points to a broader concentration of exchange-held assets among the largest platforms. The update compares reserve trends at two major exchanges and highlights that capital is continuing to cluster toward leading venues rather than dispersing across smaller players. No additional breakdown of asset composition was provided in the source.140
ECB2026-09-22 10:29:00ECB opposes proposal to force stablecoin issuers to hold reserves as bank depositsThe European Central Bank and national central banks across the European Union have pushed back against a proposal in consultations on the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, or MiCA, that would require major stablecoin issuers to keep at least 60% of their reserve assets in bank deposits. According to Reuters, the central bank system argued that such a rule could expose banks to volatility tied to the stablecoin market and weaken deposit stability. Instead, the authorities proposed a different reserve structure, saying a set share of reserve assets should consist of short-term instruments maturing within one and five working days. The ECB and EU central banks also warned that enforcement remains difficult even after MiCA has taken effect. In their view, non-compliant crypto firms can still reach customers in the European Union, creating what they described as a “major challenge” for supervision and raising risks for investor protection.530
USDC2026-09-06 02:16:13Circle Net Adds 610 Million USDC in a Week, Circulating Supply Reaches 74.33 BillionIn the week ending September 3, Circle issued approximately 11.02 billion USDC and redeemed 10.41 billion, resulting in a net increase of around 610 million USDC, according to Techub News. As of the same date, USDC's circulating supply stood at about 74.33 billion, with total reserve assets valued at approximately $74.4 billion. Circle, the issuer of USDC, is the second-largest USD stablecoin issuer globally. Its reserves are composed of cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, and the company undergoes regular audits. Changes in USDC's circulating supply are often interpreted as a reflection of demand fluctuations for USD stablecoins in the market. The net increase highlights the ongoing demand for USDC as a stable asset in the crypto ecosystem.800
Tether2026-09-03 21:56:09Tether Posts $1.3B Net Profit in Q2, Excess Reserves Reach $5.2BTether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, reported a net operating profit of $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026 according to its latest BDO attestation report. Excess reserves, the amount exceeding the full backing of USDT, increased to $5.2 billion. The profit largely came from interest income on reserve assets like U.S. Treasury bonds. The report, a snapshot of Tether's financial position, highlights the importance of reserve adequacy and profitability for the largest stablecoin. The excess reserve buffer helps absorb potential shocks, cover operational costs, or withstand asset price volatility. As USDT is deeply integrated into global crypto trading, DeFi, and payments, Tether's financial health is crucial for the broader market. The regular attestation provides transparency into its reserve backing, earnings, and cushion. The market closely monitors Tether's financial health as USDT remains the most widely used stablecoin. The excess reserve of $5.2 billion provides a safety net against adverse conditions. These reports are essential for transparency and trust in the stablecoin ecosystem.910
Singapore2026-09-02 15:41:15Singapore MAS Proposes Stablecoin Rules: Ban on Interest Payments, 100% Reserve RequirementThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed amendments to the Payment Services Act to establish a 'MAS-SCS' stablecoin framework. The rules mandate reserve assets at least 100% of face value and prohibit issuers from paying interest to holders. Public consultation is open until October 16, 2026. The regulations target single-circulation stablecoins pegged to the SGD or G10 currencies; unregulated stablecoins will be treated as digital payment tokens. MAS aims to help users identify compliant stablecoins and provide a credible settlement asset in the tokenization era.840
Singapore2026-09-01 05:34:04Singapore Proposes Licensing Stablecoin Issuers and 100% ReservesSingapore’s Monetary Authority has proposed amendments to the Payment Services Act that would create a dedicated license for stablecoin issuers. Under the proposal, issuers would be required to hold 100% reserve assets and would be barred from paying interest to holders. The framework would cover stablecoins issued in Singapore and pegged to the Singapore dollar or any G10 currency. Techub News reported the proposal, which was also relayed by @WuBlockchain.740
Bitcoin2026-08-27 02:57:09Bitcoin Ownership Now Tops Gold in the U.S., but That Does Not Settle the DebateBitcoin ownership among U.S. adults has moved ahead of gold, according to River Financial’s July research, but the shift does not mean bitcoin has matched gold in value or institutional standing. The report says 49.6 million American adults, or 18.6% of the population, now hold BTC, compared with 28.8 million gold holders, or 10.8%. That gap of nearly 21 million people points to a broader change in retail participation, while U.S. investors also account for about 42% of global bitcoin supply. American listed companies hold roughly 1.24 million BTC, equal to 92.7% of bitcoin held by public companies worldwide, and the U.S. government holds 328,372 BTC, mostly obtained through asset seizures, valued at more than $26 billion at CoinGecko prices. The piece also ties bitcoin’s positioning to a macro event on Aug. 19, when the U.S. Treasury said it would double liquidity-support buybacks for long-dated government bonds, raising the cap per operation from $2 billion to at least $4 billion for the period from Sept. 9 to Nov. 4. After the announcement, the U.S. dollar index fell about 0.9% to its lowest level since May 29, while gold rose about 2% to roughly $4,480 an ounce. The article argues that bitcoin and gold responded in tandem because both are viewed as alternatives to the dollar. Even so, it concludes that higher ownership alone is not the same as closing the value gap with gold, whose market capitalization remains much larger.890
Bitcoin2026-08-19 21:26:07Forbes says Bitcoin could help address the dollar system’s Triffin dilemmaForbes argued that the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency brings clear financing advantages to the United States, but also embeds a structural contradiction known as the Triffin dilemma. The article linked renewed debate on the issue to earlier comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance about the dollar’s global reserve status. According to Forbes, reserve demand for dollars channels capital into the U.S. and supports a stronger currency, which helps American consumers access cheaper imports but weakens domestic manufacturing competitiveness and widens trade deficits. The piece said that after the Bretton Woods system ended gold convertibility in 1971, the dollar order continued through U.S. Treasurys and global dollar markets, while the underlying tension remained. Forbes added that stablecoins may extend the dollar’s reach, yet they still rely on U.S. government debt and do not remove dependence on a single nation’s liabilities. Gold, while non-sovereign, faces transport, verification, and settlement constraints. Against that backdrop, the article said Bitcoin’s fixed supply, independence from state credit, global verifiability, and digital settlement features could make it a candidate for a neutral reserve asset, though volatility, limited institutional adoption, and immature custody infrastructure remain obstacles.1220
