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Louisiana Announces Crypto Payment Options for State Services
20.9.2024
The U.S. state of Louisiana has announced that residents can now use bitcoin, bitcoin lightning, and USD Coin to pay for state services through private, secure crypto wallets. “By introducing cryptocurrency as a payment option, we’re not just innovating; we’re providing...
Washington Man Faces Charges in $64 Million Crypto Laundering Scheme
31.8.2024
A Washington resident has been charged with involvement in a $64 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. He allegedly deceived investors, posing as an escrow agent, and transferred funds into his accounts. The funds were moved offshore or converted to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum...
Wemix.fi suspends lending amid stablecoin liquidation issues
30.7.2024
The issues with liquidating the WEMIX stablecoin were not detailed, but the blockchain game producer has problems enough to choose from
Stablecoin Market Expands by $1.52 Billion in 7 Days, Driven by USDT and USDC Growth
25.7.2024
The stablecoin economy is experiencing renewed growth. Over the past week, the market capitalization of all stablecoins increased by $1.52 billion. The growth over the past seven days was primarily driven by tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by market valuation, with its supply expanding by...
Startups can hedge bank risk with Bitcoin — Tim Draper
6.6.2024
The fall of Silicon Valley Bank prompted Venture Capitalist Tim Draper to tell the firms he’d invested in to buy Bitcoin
Defi Protocol Sonne Finance Reports Major Security Breach, $20 Million Lost to Hackers
15.5.2024
Sonne Finance, a decentralized liquidity market protocol, was hit by a cyberattack, with initial losses of $3 million in USD Coin and Wrapped Ethereum from its Optimism chain quickly escalating to $20 million, as detected by blockchain security firm Cyvers on May 15. Following the attack, Sonne...
USDC overtakes USDT: Compliance is key to stablecoin dominance
3.5.2024
Tether’s USDT hegemony in the stablecoin market may shift as institutional investors chip into the crypto market
US stablecoin bill to ‘cement’ dollar dominance, fight sanction evasion
29.4.2024
The Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act is a step in the right direction, but enactment in an election year may be difficult
Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in stablecoin transactions: Visa
29.4.2024
Despite Circle's rising transaction count, Tether's USDT still accounts for over 68% of the entire stablecoin market
Binance wants the court to know US government’s position on USDC
26.4.2024
The U.S. government’s arguments on stablecoins in an unrelated criminal case could bolster Binance’s position in its civil case with the SEC
Cboe reorganization will merge or eliminate digital arm’s activities
26.4.2024
The exchange is optimizing operations after acquiring ErisX on the eve of crypto winter and expects to save millions
Stripe Re-Enters Crypto Payments With USDC on Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana
26.4.2024
Stripe, the fintech giant, has decided to re-enter the cryptocurrency payment space after a six-year hiatus, starting with USDC stablecoins on the Solana, Ethereum, and Polygon blockchains. This move, introduced by co-founder John Collison at the Connect developer conference, is aimed at improving...
Woo X Exchange Makes History with World’s First Tokenized T-Bills for Retail Investors
23.4.2024
Developed in collaboration with institutional tokenization firm OpenTrade, Woo X's RWA Earn Vaults offer users the opportunity to earn yields by holding Circle's USD Coin (USDC), backed by U.S. Treasury Bills.
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Binance Converts User Emergency Fund Assets into USDC for Enhanced Stability
18.4.2024
Binance has made a significant strategic move by converting the entire pool of assets held in its emergency fund for users into USDC (USD Coin), a stablecoin issued by Circle Internet Financial.
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Coinbase to Shift USDC Accounts to Its Layer Two Blockchain Base
27.3.2024
Coinbase plans to transition more customer and corporate Usd coin (USDC) stablecoin accounts to Base, its Ethereum layer two blockchain, aiming for reduced fees and quicker settlement times, as announced by Coinbase VP Max Branzburg. The move is seen by some in the crypto industry as a positive...
Stage 1 Raffle Coin (RAFF) sets new records as limited supply presale sees USD Coin (USDC) & Ripple (XRP) holders scramble to buy early
10.3.2024
Stage 1 of the Raffle Coin (RAFF) presale has ignited a wave of excitement in the cryptocurrency market, setting new records and attracting the attention of investors worldwide. As the limited supply presale progresses, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, including USD Coin (USDC) and Ripple (XRP) holders...
USD-Pegged Stablecoins Could Boost Dollar Dominance: Fed Governor
16.2.2024
The US Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who previously voiced cryptos are “risky,” now throws a positive stance on dollar-pegged stablecoins. Speaking at a conference in Nassau, Bahamas on Thursday, Waller said that decentralized finance (DeFi) could actually boost dollar dominance. He stressed...
Moonwell Introduces ‘USDC Anywhere’ for Cross-Chain Lending and Borrowing
15.2.2024
Moonwell has launched a new feature called “USDC Anywhere,” designed to facilitate the cross-chain lending and borrowing of the USD Coin stablecoin directly across various Ethereum networks. Following the launch on Feb. 14, a Moonwell blog post revealed that USDC Anywhere untilized Circle’s...
Stablecoin Tether’s Increasing Dominance Is Bad for Crypto Markets, JPMorgan Says
5.2.2024
Other stablecoins such as USD Coin may benefit from the coming regulatory crackdown and gain market share, the report said
Stablecoin Market Cap Climbs $4.85 Billion in 30 Days; USDT, USDC, FDUSD Spearhead Growth
31.1.2024
In the past month, data reveals a significant increase in the combined market capitalization of leading stablecoins, rising from $131.71 billion to $136.56 billion. The top two stablecoins, tether and usd coin, experienced notable expansions in their supplies, with increases of 4.8% and 7.2%...