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Liquid-Staking Token-Backed Stablecoin MKUSD Surges 27,000% in Under a Month
23.9.2023
Since the start of 2023, the size of the stablecoin economy has decreased amid numerous redemptions. However, new stablecoin asset projects, such as Aave’s GHO, First Digital’s FDUSD, and Paypal’s PYUSD, have emerged. On September 1, a stablecoin protocol named Prisma Finance...
Study: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Bitcoin Transaction Volume Number One Globally, Data Indicates Shift Towards Stablecoins
23.9.2023
Despite accounting for just 2.3% of global transaction volume, the latest data shows that crypto has penetrated key markets in Sub-Saharan Africa and “become an important part of many residents’ day-to-day lives.” With a regional volume of 9.3%, Sub-Saharan Africa’s...
Tether Calls Out WSJ ‘Tabloid Style’ Reporting, States Outlet ‘Disregarded’ Reporting Banking Industry Woes
22.9.2023
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, has called out the latest report of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the rise of its loan portfolio. The company stated that traditional banking institutions were “not addressing the needs of their...
Stablecoin Market Dominance Hits 18-Month Low: What's Driving Investors Away?
22.9.2023
Stablecoin market dominance has reached its lowest point in 18 months, according to a Monday report.
Amid a volatile year for cryptocurrencies, the stablecoin sector has experienced a sustained decline. As reported by CCData, the decrease has persisted for 18 months, causing market dominance...
Stablecoin Market Dominance Hits 18-Month Low: What's Driving Investors Away?
22.9.2023
Stablecoin market dominance has reached its lowest point in 18 months, according to a Monday report.
Amid a volatile year for cryptocurrencies, the stablecoin sector has experienced a sustained decline. As reported by CCData, the decrease has persisted for 18 months, causing market dominance...
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Stablecoin Bill Unlikely to Be Signed Into Law
19.9.2023
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the market, has shared his skepticism about the passing of a stablecoin law anytime soon. On Laura Shin’s podcast, Unchained, Allaire explained that, while there is a consensus about the importance...
Stablecoin Ecosystem Holds Firm Despite Lackluster Activity
17.9.2023
The stablecoin economy has remained relatively lackluster over the past 30 days, fluctuating slightly above or slightly below the $124 billion range. In the last 24 hours, the global trade volume for fiat and commodity-pegged tokens has reached $11.55 billion. Stablecoin Market Shows Resilience...
Debunking Crypto Myths: An Analysis of Kenyan Interior Minister’s Crypto Activity and Terror Funding Argument
17.9.2023
Despite Kenyan Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki’s recent attempt to revive the old crypto terrorism funding narrative, evidence suggests that criminal elements primarily use conventional financial systems when transferring funds. Contrary to Kindiki’s claims, crypto transactions...
American Bankers Association States a CBDC Is ‘Unnecessary’ and Presents ‘Unacceptable Risks’ to the US Financial System
16.9.2023
The American Bankers Association (ABA), an organization that represents banks custodying $18 trillion in deposits and processing $11 trillion in loans, believes that issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. is “unnecessary” and would introduce “unacceptable...
Decentralized stablecoins could dominate crypto: MakerDAO founder
15.9.2023
MakerDAO’s Rune Christensen says appropriate regulation will see stablecoins become mainstream, but the real opportunity is in decentralized stablecoins
Digital Trading Platform MetaComp Offers Clients Stablecoin-to-TradFi Security Path, Claiming Singapore First
13.9.2023
Trading volume has climbed to around $50 million since the service was introduced last month
What's Wrong With PayPal's Stablecoin?
12.9.2023
Stablecoin de-pegging plagued USDC and DAI more than others: Analysts
12.9.2023
Stablecoins from Circle and MakerDAO have been more unstable than those from Tether and Binance over the past couple of years, according to a new report from S&P Global
JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
10.9.2023
America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different from its existing JPM Coin as it could be used...
Tether Boasts $72.5 Billion US Treasury Exposure as Interest in National Debt Falters
9.9.2023
Tether, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, discussed how its leverage of U.S. treasury bills creates a steady demand for U.S. national debt as a backup of the USDT issuance. The company has exposure to almost $73 billion in U.S. debt, held directly, indirectly, or as collateral...
U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off
8.9.2023
The U.S. is far from making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr, who described the Fed as still being in the “basic research” phase
ECB Official Shares Digital Euro Progress, Concerns Over Paypal’s Stablecoin
7.9.2023
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta has warned about stablecoins issued by private providers, such as Paypal. He also provided an update on the progress of the digital euro. “At the ECB, our investigation phase is now in its final stage, preparing the ground...
IMF, FSB release joint policy recommendations for crypto assets
7.9.2023
The policy paper includes recommendations for regulating activities related to stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi)
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Solana and Merchant Acquirers
5.9.2023
Visa is taking a step in advancing digital currency adoption by expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities to the Solana blockchain network. The payments giant also announced new pilot programs with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei to explore streamlining settlement in the Circle-issued...
Stablecoins Can Provide an Escape From High-Inflation Currencies: Brevan Howard Digital
1.9.2023
Usage has shown a low correlation with crypto exchange volumes, which suggests that significant stablecoin transaction volumes are likely being used for non-speculative purposes, the report said