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Crypto Biz: Stablecoins are paving the way for mass adoption of crypto, June 2–8
10.6.2022
Checkout.com, FTX, PayPal and Crypto.com headline the latest business news from the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain
Circle to acquire Web3 platform Cybavo, bolstering its stablecoin adoption
10.6.2022
Circle and CYBAVO intend to further promote the adoption of USD Coin and Web3 applications while integrating technology deeply into their core product suite
Why Terra’s Fall Offers a Unique Opportunity to Create a Better Stablecoin Environment
10.6.2022
The right approach, including a constructive dialogue with regulators, can restore trust in stablecoins, which are among the most revolutionary aspects of the crypto environment
MoneyGram’s USDC transfer service launches in several countries
10.6.2022
The payment service, which is powered by the Stellar blockchain, will enable USDC settlement with MoneyGram in “near-real-time.”
Deloitte Survey: 85% of Merchants Say Enabling Crypto Payments Is High Priority
10.6.2022
A survey conducted by Deloitte in collaboration with PayPal found that over 85% of merchants “are giving high or very high priority to enabling cryptocurrency payments.” In addition, “nearly three-quarters of those surveyed reported plans to accept either cryptocurrency...
US SEC Investigating Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs and UST Collapse: Report
10.6.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly investigating Terraform Labs and the collapse of algorithmic stablecoin terrausd (UST). “SEC enforcement attorneys are investigating whether Terraform Labs broke securities and investment product rules.” SEC Launches...
Tether is ‘instrument of freedom’ and 'Bitcoin onramp,’ says Bitfinex CTO
9.6.2022
Paolo Ardoino, chief technology officer of Bitfinex and Tether, made the case that Tether is a tool for human rights during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
SEC Investigating Company Behind TerraUSD Stablecoin: Report
9.6.2022
The SEC is reportedly investigating whether Terraform Labs violated federal investor protection laws in how it marketed TerraUSD (UST) and Luna
LUNA2 traders are increasingly short despite 67.5% rally, $4 million liquidated
9.6.2022
Downside pressure for Terraform Labs' LUNA2 mounts amid investigations and rumors from a "Terra insider."
DeFi contagion? Analysts warn of 'Staked Ether' de-pegging from Ethereum by 50%
9.6.2022
Liquid staking firms could default on their Ether obligations if "the Merge" does not happen
75% of retailers eyeing crypto payments within 24 months: Deloitte
9.6.2022
Improving customer experience, increasing the customer base and a hope their brand is perceived as “cutting edge” were the biggest reasons given for a desire to adopt crypto payments
New York state releases guidance for issuing dollar-backed stablecoins
8.6.2022
The NY State Department of Financial Services, notorious for its strictness, claims to be the first regulator in the country to impose requirements of the type
Checkout.com Reveals Merchants Can Accept and Make Payments in USDC
8.6.2022
On Tuesday, the financial technology company Checkout.com announced that it will allow merchant settlements using the stablecoin USDC via a partnership with the crypto firm Fireblocks. Checkout.com further detailed that in a beta test with select clients, the company settled $300 million...
Circle Announces the Stablecoin USDC Is Now Supported by the Polygon Network
8.6.2022
Circle, the issuer of the stablecoin usd coin (USDC), announced that the project is now supported on the Polygon network. The stablecoin with the second-largest market capitalization can now be withdrawn via a Circle Account and Circle APIs without the need for manual cross-chain bridge technology....
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Ticks Up, Solana's USD 100M Bet, NFT Ticketing + More News
8.6.2022
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New York’s Crypto Regulator Publishes Formal Stablecoin Guidance
8.6.2022
NYDFS laid out strict reserve and attestation requirements for stablecoin issuers in an effort to better protect consumers and financial institutions
USD 100M Cronos Accelerator, Citadel Mulls Crypto ETFs, USD 6M Bug Bounty + More News
7.6.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Here's What US Senators Put in New Crypto-Friendly Bill
7.6.2022
In a bipartisan effort to pave the way for more crypto-friendly regulations in the US, Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis and Democratic senator representing the state of New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, are set to introduce a new draft bill today, dubbed the 'Responsible Financial...
Checkout.com launches 24/7 stablecoin settlement in partnership with Fireblocks
7.6.2022
Merchants can now accept payments made through USDC and convert the funds directly into fiat currency
Reserve Rights (RSR) builds momentum ahead of its long-awaited mainnet launch
7.6.2022
Steady growth in its active users, the stability of the RSV stablecoin and investors’ anticipation over the upcoming mainnet launch could boost RSR price in the short-term