Deep Dive
1. UK MPs Warn on Stablecoin Rules (12 December 2025)
Overview:
UK lawmakers criticized the Bank of England’s proposed stablecoin regulations, including £20K individual holding caps and restrictions on reserve interest. Clearpool CEO Jakob Kronbichler warned these rules risk stifling GBP-pegged stablecoin adoption, favoring dollar-based alternatives like USDC.
What this means:
The UK’s restrictive stance could slow Clearpool’s efforts to build GBP-linked credit markets. However, it reinforces the dominance of USD stablecoins, which underpin Clearpool’s existing PayFi infrastructure. Regulatory divergence may push activity to jurisdictions like the EU or U.S. (Cointelegraph)
2. YouTube Adopts PYUSD Payments (12 December 2025)
Overview:
YouTube now allows U.S. creators to receive earnings via PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin. Clearpool’s CEO emphasized that such integrations validate stablecoins as mature payment rails, aligning with Clearpool’s focus on institutional credit infrastructure.
What this means:
Growing corporate adoption of stablecoins could drive demand for Clearpool’s liquidity solutions. However, competition from centralized platforms like PayPal may pressure DeFi-native protocols to differentiate through yield or compliance tools. (CoinMarketCap)
3. KODA Partnership for DeFi Access (12 November 2025)
Overview:
Clearpool partnered with KODA, a Korean digital asset custodian backed by KB Kookmin Bank, to integrate CPOOL into regulated custody infrastructure. Institutions can now participate in Clearpool’s lending markets without self-custody risks.
What this means:
This bridges TradFi and DeFi, potentially boosting CPOOL’s utility and liquidity. However, success hinges on institutional uptake in Asia – a region where crypto regulations remain in flux. (CoinMarketCap)
Conclusion
Clearpool faces regulatory friction in the UK but gains traction through corporate stablecoin adoption and strategic Asian partnerships. While CPOOL’s price remains -76% from 2025 highs, its focus on institutional infrastructure positions it as a DeFi-TradFi gateway.
Will tightening stablecoin rules in key markets accelerate or hinder Clearpool’s PayFi ambitions?