Malaysia Launches Ringgit Stablecoin as APAC Crypto Adoption Surges

Malaysia’s king’s eldest son today unveiled a local currency-backed stablecoin designed for cross-border trade and attracting foreign investment spanning the Asia-Pacific region, according to an official statement. Ismail Ibrahim, owner of telecommunication firm Bullish Aim Sdn, is behind the rollout of the stablecoin called RMJDT, which is pegged to Malaysia’s ringgit. The stablecoin, which will …
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US stablecoin regulation reshapes international financial landscape

Stablecoins were once a minor appendage of crypto markets, a functional parking spot for traders cycling between Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, framing no longer fits. With a circulating supply above $300 billion and annual trading volumes exceeding $23 trillion in 2024, stablecoins have matured into a parallel dollar infrastructure. They extend US monetary power into …
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