Coinbase is relaunching its Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund aimed at enhancing liquidity in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. This initiative is part of Coinbase's broader strategy to support the growth of DeFi and improve user experiences in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Fireblocks has unveiled a stablecoin payments network aimed at assisting crypto and financial firms in the movement and utilization of USD-pegged tokens. With over 40 participants including Circle and Yellow Card, the network is poised to capitalize on the expected growth of the stablecoin market. This initiative aims to streamline payment processes and enhance infrastructure for traditional financial institutions exploring their own stablecoin solutions.

SoFi Technologies is set to reenter the crypto market, focusing on stablecoin issuance and tokenized loans, after pausing its crypto offerings two years ago. With favorable regulatory conditions under the Trump administration, SoFi aims to launch these services within the next two years, highlighting the financial advantages of blockchain technology.

Hyperliquid has launched its native stablecoin USDH, with an initial trading volume of approximately $2.2 million in a USDH/USDC pair. The stablecoin, fully backed by cash and U.S. Treasuries, was issued after Native Markets won a validator vote, marking a strategic move as competition in the stablecoin space intensifies.

Paxos has launched the USDG stablecoin in the EU, backed by a consortium including Robinhood and Kraken, aiming to meet rising demand for U.S. dollar-pegged assets in European markets. USDG is regulated under the EU’s MiCA framework and provides users with one-to-one dollar redemption, competing with established stablecoins like USDC.