Stablecon 2025, launched by the team behind This Week in Fintech, promises to be a groundbreaking conference focused on the stablecoin ecosystem and its role in the future of digital finance. Taking place in New York City, the event will convene leaders from major organizations like Circle, Revolut, and Coinbase, alongside regulatory authorities and venture capitalists, to discuss themes such as regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and institutional adoption of stablecoins. With stablecoins having processed over $29 trillion in transaction volume in the past year, the conference will explore their impact on global commerce and financial transformation, marking a significant moment for the digital currency sector.

In other market news, Kotak Mahindra Bank was a standout up 9.2% and finishing the session at ₹1,919.60, not far from its 52-week high. On January 18, just two days ago, the company reported strong earnings growth for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024, with significant increases in net income and earnings per share. Meanwhile, Grupo Financiero Galicia softened, down 6.3% to end the day at ARS7,840.00.

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• PayPal Holdings finished trading at $91.81 up 3.3%, not far from its 52-week high.
• Nu Holdings settled at $11.53 up 2.2%.
• SoFi Technologies closed at $16.50 up 1.2%, hovering around its 52-week high.

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• "Stablecon 2025: A Groundbreaking Conference on Stablecoins and Digital Finance Launches in New York City Today" from Stablecon on GlobeNewswire (published 17 January 2025)

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