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Circle targets 40 emerging markets amid rising stablecoin demand

The USDC issuer plans to expand into developing economies in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East as mainstream adoption grows, while other crypto and traditional firms navigate new regulatory and technical challenges.

17 October 2026 DeFi

Tokenised Assets Extend Trading Hours as Stablecoins Gain Regulatory Tailwinds

While traditional markets close, tokenised stocks continue to attract activity, stablecoin legislation delivers windfalls for insiders, and a Solana treasury company raises its preferred dividend amid shifting treasury strategies.

16 October 2026

📡 DeFi headlinesCoreWeave, Broadcom, Verizon among nine companies objecting to tokenized trading of their shares on OKXICENine companies, including CoreWeave, Broadcom and Verizon, have objected to the proposed tokenized trading of their shares on the OKXICE platform.
The Block · 1 h ago · AI summary
Circle’s Allaire says stablecoin issuer looking to enter 40 developing markets: ReportCircle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire has said the stablecoin issuer is seeking to expand into 40 developing markets, according to a report. (18 words)
Cointelegraph · 11 h ago · AI summary
Circle Plans Push Into 40 Emerging Markets as Stablecoins Go Mainstream, CEO SaysCircle’s CEO has said the USDC issuer plans to expand into around 40 emerging and developing markets as stablecoin adoption grows in regions including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
Decrypt · 16 October 2026 · AI summary
Coinbase to power stablecoin-backed cards for Marqeta customersCoinbase will provide stablecoin-backed card services to Marqeta customers under an expanded partnership.
The Block · 16 October 2026 · AI summary
Crypto Biz: Wall Street closes at 4. Tokenized stocks keep tradingTokenised stocks continued trading after Wall Street closed at 4pm, as Bitcoin miners face rising AI costs and new rules potentially favour stablecoins.
Cointelegraph · 16 October 2026 · AI summary
CONNECT recap: Liquidity is tokenization’s next challenge, everyday stablecoinsAt Cointelegraph’s CONNECT event in Singapore, panellists identified liquidity as tokenisation’s next major challenge while examining the future of everyday stablecoin payments. (18 words)
Cointelegraph · 16 October 2026 · AI summary
Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJFormer Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines profited after his company benefited from the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Cointelegraph · 15 October 2026 · AI summary
DeFi Development boosts CHAD dividend to 14% amid push to grow Solana holdingsDeFi Development has increased its CHAD preferred stock dividend from 13% to 14% while using proceeds to expand its Solana holdings.
The Block · 15 October 2026 · AI summary
Bitcoin, copper, stocks, yields all fall; gold risesBitcoin, copper, stocks and bond yields fell on 15 October 2026, while gold prices rose.
CoinDesk · 15 October 2026 · AI summary
Live updates: Bitcoin bounces back to $82,000 after first fall below $80,000 in one monthBitcoin has recovered to $82,000 after briefly falling below $80,000 for the first time in a month, while stocks also turned positive amid lower bond yields.
CoinDesk · 15 October 2026 · AI summary