Video platform Rumble has partnered with stablecoin issuer Tether to introduce Bitcoin tipping for content creators. The feature is scheduled to launch between early and mid-December 2025, following testing phases. Viewers will be able to send cryptocurrency tips directly through Rumble's native wallet, bypassing traditional payment processors.

Tether Holdings expects to generate $15 billion in profit by year-end, with CEO Paolo Ardoino attributing the performance to reserve holdings including cash and short-term U.S. government bonds. The USDT issuer operates with a 99% profit margin and has approximately $183 billion in circulation. The company is in discussions to raise $20 billion for about 3% equity, potentially valuing it at $500 billion.

Early Warning Services (EWS), which operates the Zelle peer-to-peer payment network, announced plans to enable cross-border money transfers using stablecoins. The initiative aims to extend Zelle's domestic payment capabilities to international transactions. Zelle processed over $1 trillion in peer-to-peer payments in 2024, with August 2025 volumes reaching approximately $108 billion.

JPMorgan upgraded Coinbase to "overweight" from "neutral" and raised its price target to $404 from $342. The bank cited two primary catalysts: potential monetization of a Base token and expanded USDC yield offerings through Coinbase One. Shares climbed more than 8% in early trading to approximately $349.56.

Stripe has launched Tempo, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for payments, while completing acquisitions of stablecoin platform Bridge and crypto wallet provider Privy. JPMorgan estimates Stripe's addressable market exceeds $350 billion. The payments giant achieved profitability in 2024 and processed over $1.4 trillion in transaction volume.

Stable, a blockchain optimized for USDT transfers and backed by Bitfinex, closed its pre-deposit campaign after securing $825M in liquidity. Data show a single whale deposited approximately $500M, representing over 60% of total contributions. The whale transferred funds from multiple wallets starting 30 minutes before the campaign's public announcement on October 24, 2025.

Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain for stablecoin transactions, reached its $825 million Phase 1 pre-deposit hard cap shortly after launch on Thursday. Community members flagged that large wallets deposited the majority of funds before the public announcement. Onchain data indicated 600 million USDT came from ten addresses prior to the campaign going live, according to crypto researcher @0xastronomica.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill is 90% finalized with bipartisan support, according to his communications with Senate Democrats and Republicans. Armstrong aims to submit the legislation before Thanksgiving and expressed optimism for passage by year-end. The bill would establish clear DeFi regulations and protect users' rights to earn stablecoin rewards.

The European Union unveiled its 19th sanctions package against Russia on October 23, 2025, expanding enforcement to digital asset networks. EU authorities have banned all transactions involving the A7A5 stablecoin, which they allege has processed over $6 billion in cross-border transfers since August. The measures target the token's developer, its Kyrgyzstan-based issuer, and associated exchange platforms, according to the EU Council.

Bitcoin stabilized around $109,000 following two major regulatory developments. U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on October 23, 2025, ending an 11-month legal process. The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5, targeting platforms allegedly linked to sanction evasion.