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ForkLog 26 09.02.2026

Vitalik Buterin Criticizes DeFi’s Dollar Dependence, Supports Algorithmic Stablecoins

Buterin classifies algorithmic stablecoins as "genuine" DeFi. He suggests the industry gradually move away from the US dollar peg.

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ForkLog 149 07.02.2026

Tether Freezes $544 Million in Illicit Funds at Turkey’s Request

In late January, Istanbul's prosecutor announced the seizure of $544 million in digital assets linked to illegal betting and money laundering. The operation was conducted with the assistance of Tether, according to Bloomberg.

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ForkLog 63 06.02.2026

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ForkLog 125 04.02.2026

Fidelity Unveils Stablecoin FIDD

On February 4, Fidelity Digital Assets launched the stablecoin Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD). The asset is designed for both institutional and retail clients.

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ForkLog 106 03.02.2026

Y Combinator to Integrate USDC for Startup Funding

The venture fund Y Combinator (YC), operating as a business incubator for startups, will enable project founders to receive funding in stablecoins, according to The Block.

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ForkLog 107 31.01.2026

Tether’s Annual Profit Surpasses $10 Billion

In 2025, Tether International reported a net profit exceeding $10 billion. The issuer's excess reserves of USDT reached $6.3 billion, according to an audit by BDO.

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ForkLog 105 28.01.2026

Fidelity to Launch Its Own Stablecoin

In early February, Fidelity will introduce its own “stablecoin” under the ticker FIDD on the Ethereum blockchain.

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ForkLog 126 28.01.2026

Standard Chartered: US Banks Face $500 Billion Loss Due to Stablecoins

Deposits flowing from American banks into stablecoins could reach $500 billion by the end of 2028.

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ForkLog 427 28.01.2026

Tether Amasses $23 Billion in Gold Stored in Swiss Nuclear Bunker

Tether has transformed a former nuclear bunker in Switzerland into a storage facility for its gold reserves. In an interview with Bloomberg, the firm's CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that the facility is heavily guarded.

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ForkLog 121 27.01.2026

Tether Launches Federally Regulated Stablecoin USAT in the US

The company Tether has announced the launch of USAT, a federally regulated "stablecoin" for the US market. The new asset is created in accordance with the Genius Act.

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ForkLog 106 27.01.2026

Santiment Links Stablecoin Capitalisation Drop to Gold Rally

The capitalisation of stablecoins fell by $2.24 billion. Santiment believes this indicates a capital outflow from the crypto market, potentially delaying its recovery.

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ForkLog 185 24.01.2026

Stablecoins’ Share in Real Payments Remains Below 0.02%

The volume of stablecoin transactions in 2025 reached $35 trillion. However, only about $390 billion were linked to actual payments, representing approximately 0.02% of the global figure, according to a report by McKinsey and Artemis Analytics.

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