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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has shaken up the crypto world. He recently spoke about a possible yen-based stablecoin. This news comes as Ripple gets ready to launch its own USD-pegged stablecoin. These moves show Ripple’s growing impact on digital currencies and stablecoin adoption. Also Read: Digital Ruble Pilot Expands as Moscow Exchange Exits Crypto Garlinghouse’s Bold Statement on Yen Stablecoin Outpacing the US Dollar Garlinghouse hinted at a Japanese yen stablecoin in a recent interview. He praised Japan’s clear crypto rules. “I have met with regulators, FSA and elected representatives and have heard this desire to lean into these nascent technologies consistently. I think the environment from a macro perspective is very pro-innovation,” Garlinghouse stated. Japan’s Favorable Regulatory Environment Japan’s approach to crypto rules has impressed Garlinghouse. The country offers a clear framework. It’s tech-friendly but also careful....

The Solana price dropped 2% in the last 24 hours to trade at $143 as of 4.45 a.m. EST on trading volume that surged 31% to $2.7 billion. Solana has been quite busy lately establishing various partnerships and collaborating on a number of different projects, especially in the PayFi sector. The most recent one seems to be its partnership with Selecta, which allows users to easily locate smart fridges as they travel, allowing them to make a quick pitstop and make purchases using USDC. Every second counts ft. @enjoyselecta 🇫🇷 Need to make a pitstop? Selecta smart fridges accepting USDC are waiting for you. They're new to Solana and X — give them a follow! pic.twitter.com/qJP4hbnoIW — Solana (@solana) August 14, 2024 Yesterday, August 14, Solana announced that Selecta has activated six smart fridges in Paris, and more than 20 additional locations in other parts of France, allowing users to buy snacks or drinks with USDC on Solana. Today, Selecta has act...