Weekly Stable is a digital publication that provides news, analysis, and insights focused on the stablecoin industry. It is produced by the financial technology media company This Week in Fintech (TWIF) and is distributed as a weekly newsletter and a series of online articles. ^[1] Chuk Okpalugo is the author of the Weekly Stable.

Publisher and Background

Weekly Stable is a specialized initiative of its parent organization, This Week in Fintech (TWIF). TWIF, which is a media and community platform focused on the financial technology sector. The platform was founded by Nik Milanović and provides news, opinions, and analysis to a readership that exceeds 200,000 people involved in the industry. ^{[2] [3] [1]}​

The TWIF ecosystem extends beyond its primary newsletter and includes a variety of offerings. These include regional newsletters that provide fintech coverage for North America, the UK & Europe, Latin America, Asia & India, Africa, MENA, and China. The organization also manages a venture capital arm, The Fintech Fund, and hosts industry events like the "Fintech Happy Hour." TWIF also produces several podcasts, reflecting a multi-format approach to its content strategy. ^{[3] [2]}​

Content and Focus

Weekly Stable operates from a specific viewpoint regarding the importance of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem. ^[3]​

The publication's coverage is broad, touching on various aspects of the stablecoin industry. Key themes include:

• Institutional Adoption: Reporting on the integration and development of stablecoins by major traditional financial institutions, such as J.P. Morgan and Western Union. ^[1]
• Platform Integrations: News concerning consumer and enterprise platforms, like Cash App, adding support for stablecoins in their services. ^[1]
• Corporate Finance and M&A: Coverage of funding rounds, corporate valuations, and acquisition activities involving companies in the stablecoin ecosystem, including Ripple, Coinbase, and BVNK. ^[1]
• Regulatory and Policy Developments: Analysis of announcements and proposed rules from government bodies and regulators, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, that impact the digital asset landscape. ^[1]
• Partnerships and Product Launches: Announcements of new services, collaborations, and cross-border payment solutions, such as the partnership between TerraPay and Fipto. ^[1]
• Technical and Economic Analysis: In-depth articles that explore the fundamental mechanics of stablecoins, such as their transaction speed and cost-effectiveness. ^[2]

Author

​Chuk Okpalugo is a primary writer and editor for the Weekly Stable series. His work extends beyond the newsletter, as he is also the co-host of the Money Code podcast and the author of a newsletter titled Stablecoin Blueprint. ^{[1] [3]}​