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This Week’s Crypto Gainers and Losers: Meme Tokens Outshine Bitcoin and Ethereum
14.10.2024
In the midst of a more optimistic crypto market, both bitcoin and ethereum have enjoyed steady growth, climbing by 3.13% and 3.61%, respectively, over the past week. Additionally, several other digital currencies experienced even more significant increases, with spx6900 (SPX) stealing the spotlight...
Sen. Hagerty introduces Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2024
11.10.2024
The new bill is a refinement of Rep. Patrick McHenry’s 2023 bill, which has bipartisan support
Is Tether’s USDT stablecoin ‘noncompliant’ with EU’s MiCA regulations?
10.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority declined to disclose whether USDt is “noncompliant” but said it is working on solutions to issues in the framework
Trump crypto project proposes Aave link in governance proposal
10.10.2024
The Donald Trump-backed crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, wants to run as an instance on the DeFi protocol Aave
Trump crypto project proposes Aave link in governance proposal
10.10.2024
The Trump-backed crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, looks to run as an instance on the DeFi protocol Aave
a16z exec: Stablecoin regulatory clarity needed to avoid ‘FTX-level issue’
9.10.2024
Chris Dixon is bullish on stablecoins but says Europe is currently leading the United States in protecting consumers and investors
VanEck launches $30M ventures fund for crypto and AI
9.10.2024
VanEck’s new $30 million fund, VanEck Ventures, will focus on investment in fintech, crypto and AI startups building next-generation payments
ECB Working Paper: The Role of Stablecoins as Crypto Safe-Haven Is Questionable
9.10.2024
A recent study part of the European Central Bank (ECB) working paper series has concluded that stablecoins are susceptible to shocks derived from U.S. monetary policy changes. Contractionary shocks make stablecoins react negatively, being even more relevant than traditional crypto shocks...
Tether user base hits 350M in 2024 following 24% surge
7.10.2024
The news comes amid the company’s 10-year anniversary celebration
WEF recommends ‘Sandbox-first approach’ for DeFi adoption
7.10.2024
The World Economic Forum has recommended using regulatory sandboxes to foster decentralized finance innovation while mitigating risks
Coinbase to Delist USDT & Other Stablecoins in Europe, Here’s Why
4.10.2024
Coinbase, a popular crypto exchange, plans to delist all stablecoins that don’t comply with new European Union regulations…
Coinbase to Delist Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU by December
4.10.2024
Tether, which is the largest issuer of stablecoins, has not managed to snag the necessary e-money license in the European Union
Whale sell-offs and token unlocks weigh on Bitcoin — 10x Research
4.10.2024
Institutional inflows, while stabilizing, haven’t overcome whale sell-offs and massive token unlocks driving down Bitcoin prices
Coinbase to delist noncompliant stablecoins under EU MiCA rules
4.10.2024
Coinbase will delist noncompliant stablecoins from its European platform by the end of December to comply with the EU’s MiCA regulations
Inflation, Dollar Shortage Fuel Stablecoin Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
4.10.2024
Stablecoins are surging in popularity across Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 43% of crypto transactions compared to bitcoin’s 18.1%. This trend is driven by the instability of local currencies and limited access to US dollars. Businesses and individuals view stablecoins as a reliable...
Mass Liquidations Impact Over 100,000 Traders Amid Crypto Market Downturn
3.10.2024
Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped to an intraday low of $59,860 shortly after 9 a.m. EDT on Oct. 3, 2024. As of 1 p.m., the cryptocurrency is trading above the $60,000 mark, though it continues to face challenges in maintaining this key psychological level. Crypto Market Sell-Off Drives Traders...
Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management
3.10.2024
Visa announced its tokenized asset platform for issuing and managing digital assets, which includes stablecoins and CBDCs, to meet growing demand in the blockchain space
Tron Network posts record $577M revenue in Q3
3.10.2024
The Tron network has posted record quarterly revenue largely driven by increasing stablecoin activity and an effort to capture a slice of the growing memecoin market
Stablecoins now 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa crypto tx volume: Chainalysis
2.10.2024
Nigeria and Ethiopia have both experienced local currency devaluation which has driven stablecoin adoption.
Bitwage CEO: Stablecoins Have Been a Lifesaver for Argentines
2.10.2024
Jonathan Chester, CEO of Bitwage, has detailed how the company has been serving Argentine remote workers who prefer collecting payments from employers abroad in stablecoins. Chester stated that 70% of its customers in the country use stablecoins, reinforcing that these have helped Argentines...