We are thrilled to announce a strategic funding round led by @fabric_vc & @vaneck_us with participation from @mert (Helius) & @maxwolfj (Plug and Play) and with continued support from @a16zcrypto, @archetypevc, a_capital, & others.

We're excited to welcome @EleniThinks @vc_shane and the rest of the @loopcrypto_xyz team to Lead! Together, we’ll build the programmable banking foundation needed to unlock the next phase of stablecoin payment products. More here: lead.bank/blog-posts/loop-cr…

Big congrats to Eleni, Shane, and the entire Loop team! We're grateful to have been on this ride with them from the beginning, and seeing them join forces with Lead Bank feels like the perfect next step A huge win for both teams and the future of stablecoin and payments infra

Yesterday, @TheBlock__ covered our big news that @loopcrypto_xyz is joining @Lead_Bank to build the regulated & programmable banking foundation this next phase of payments will require. Stablecoins are no longer fringe—they’re a fast-growing force that’s already transforming how money moves around the world. Both Loop and Lead share a vision for modernizing payments built on blockchains. We could not be more excited to bring real stablecoin applications to market alongside this first-class team. More below ↓

📰 @Lead_Bank Acquires @loopcrypto_xyz to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Read More: stabledash.com/news/2025-12-…

I am so excited to welcome the @loopcrypto_xyz team to @Lead_Bank . So excited to work with @EleniThinks @vc_shane and the broader team.

Exciting news: @loopcrypto_xyz is joining @Lead_Bank Our team will now work to drive stablecoin adoption at a much larger scale. Huge thanks to our clients, investors, and friends for 4 years of support. Special shoutout to my co-founder @vc_shane and our incredible team—this is just the beginning! 🚀 More details below ↓

Messages like this make the grind worth it. Great way to start a Friday. 🥳

And to add to the update below, we've added a subscription feature that allows you to get MANA at a lower price and download content with the watermark removed! You can also pay with Crypto using @loopcrypto_xyz's solution!

As stablecoins continue to grow in circulation, our CEO @EleniThinks talks about how businesses around the world are embracing this new payment method. blog.amberdata.io/amberdata-…

In Vegas for Money20/20? Join us for Stablecoin Day 👏 @getstable_io & @thestablecon are coming together to host the "can't miss" event of the conference on October 27 (1 PM - 5 PM) - built for founders, banks, investors, and the curious. Here's what to expect: • Curated panels with stablecoin infrastructure leaders • Fireside chats on compliance, liquidity, and real-world use cases • Open networking with the builders behind the rails • Light bites + drinks throughout • A room full of sharp minds - capped for signal Shoutout to Borderless.xyz, @withpersona , @turnkeyhq and @WalletConnect for making this happen - and more to come! 🔗 Reply or DM "Stablecoin Day" for an invite!

NEW ATH 👀 The total stablecoin market cap just hit $290.687B. Top 5 chains by supply: @ethereum: $159.026B @trondao: $77.733B @solana: $12.501B @BNBChain: $11.526B @HyperliquidX: $6.203B Multi-chain liquidity = multi-chain opportunity for builders to scale🤝

Real adoption is when builders like @EleniThinks at @loopcrypto_xyz rely on Fern’s API for seamless global off-ramps & payments.

Had a great time speaking with @drewrogers on @stabledash as part of the @dynamic_xyz Stablecoin Playbook series. As companies increasingly go global from day 1, stablecoin payments are becoming a key part of enabling that global expansion unlocking faster, cheaper ways to get paid.

"98% of crypto payments are now stablecoins." - Eleni Not Bitcoin. Not Ethereum. Not Solana. Stablecoins. @EleniThinks from @loopcrypto_xyz shared this data point, and it gets more interesting. Merchants using Loop Crypto are accepting payments from 2x more countries than before. 8.5% of their revenue comes from countries where crypto is their only payment option. Half of Loop's new merchants know nothing about crypto. They're AI tools, e-commerce brands, B2B platforms. They just want to accept payments from customers worldwide. Watch the full video to dive into their contributions to @dynamic_xyz 2025 Stablecoin Playbook ⬇️

Resharing some coverage from our friends @stabledash Stabledash.com/news/2025-08-…

The beauty of crypto is interoperability. Stablecoins make it seamless to move between ecosystems, unlocking true flexibility. @EleniThinks shoutouts tools like @0xSplits on-chain wallet + @fernhq_ for off-ramping that make building in Web3 smoother in the Amberdata Podcast episode hosted by @izzie_henderson! Long-term mindset > short-term fear. @loopcrypto_xyz💡 blog.amberdata.io/amberdata-…

B2B payments are one of the largest untapped markets in crypto. Stablecoin B2B volumes have already grown to $3bn (per Artemis) and usage-based AI billing is adding new demand. @loopcrypto_xyz is building the rails, infra, and data platform for this future. We’re proud to back their latest fundraise. Read our perspective → fabric-vc.medium.com/the-tri…

Proud to see this team and product continue to grow. Keep it up @loopcrypto_xyz 🔥

The Daily Yield, Stablecoin & Industry News — August 22nd, 2025 0:57 – @Ripple partners with SBI Holdings for $RLUSD in Japan: Targeting $300B stablecoin market expected to reach trillions, launching Q1 2026 via SBI VC Trade as compliance-first stablecoin alternative in Asia's most regulated market. 1:53 – @dbsbank tokenizes structured notes on Ethereum : Singapore's DBS Bank works with ADDX, DigiFT, Hydrax after reporting $1B+ crypto-linked trades in H1 2025, demonstrating institutional appetite for regulated crypto exposure. 2:36 – @aave hits $875M borrows on @arbitrum : Achieves highest borrowing volume of any Layer 2 market, surpassing Base, Optimism, Polygon, reflecting growing demand for leveraged DeFi and overcollateralized lending markets. 3:27 – @loopcrypto_xyz raises $2M strategic funding: The round was led by @fabric_vc and @vaneck_us with participation from @mert (Helius). This brings total amount raised to $6M for stablecoin subscription tools as businesses seek tradfi payment rail alternatives. 4:31 – Diving into @Arc blockchain features, incubated by @Circle with @0xrachelita leading the charge: Purpose-built Layer 1 incorporates institutional RFQ system for stablecoin FX with USDC as native gas token. Private testnet imminent, fall 2025 public testnet. Stay informed. Stay stable.

We’ve just announced our investment in @loopcrypto_xyz & I had the privilege to speak with @EleniThinks a few weeks back about what they’re building & why it matters. Check it out ⬇️