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Stablecoin Bill Unlikely to Get Pinned to FAA Reauthorization, Putting Effort On Hold Again
30.4.2024
Advocates for long-awaited U.S. stablecoin legislation tried to tie it onto an unrelated must-move reauthorization bill, but leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives are seeking to keep that effort clear of such attachments, according to a Democratic aide
Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA
29.4.2024
With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation
Stablecoins Gain Ground as Global Financial Asset
27.4.2024
According to Chainalysis’ “Crypto Spring Report,” stablecoin adoption and market importance are seeing a rapid increase in 2024, with a significant rise in the number of addresses holding them and their use in on-chain transactions, making them a global financial asset. Legislation efforts in...
Data Indicates Stablecoins Are Becoming A Global Asset Class
26.4.2024
New data from blockchain research firm Chainalysis shows stablecoins are likely to become a global asset class. Here's why.
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Stripe Brings Back Crypto Payments Via USDC Stablecoin
25.4.2024
Six years after dropping support for bitcoin and, thus, crypto payments altogether, Stripe is bringing back the service later this summer, though initially only for Circle’s USDC stablecoin
New US Senate Bill Could Encourage Banks to Enter Stablecoin Market: S&P Global
25.4.2024
According to global ratings firm S&P Global Ratings, a new bill focused on stablecoins introduced to the United States Senate has the potential to incentivize U.S. banks to enter the stablecoin market.
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S&P Global Report: New Legislation Could ‘Boost’ US Stablecoin Landscape
25.4.2024
According to a report from S&P Global Ratings, the introduction of the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act on April 17, 2024, promises to significantly reshape the U.S. stablecoin market. Authored by Mohamed Damak and Andrew O’Neill, the report outlines the potential for enhanced...
Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global
25.4.2024
The Lummis-GillibrandPayment Stablecoin Act introduced to the Senate could see big banks encouraged to take steps into the stablecoin market, says S&P Global Ratings
Tether's Stablecoin Dominance May Wane Following Proposed U.S. Rules: S&P
24.4.2024
The new regulations could offer banks a competitive edge by limiting institutions without a banking license to a maximum stablecoin issuance of $10 billion, the report said
The Ever-Dwindling Chances for a Stablecoin Law
24.4.2024
Last week, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced a joint bill addressing how stablecoins could be regulated in the country. It's the latest effort to try and get something done in the U.S. legislative front – but is it enough?
BRICS Bloc Mulls Stablecoins, CBDC-Based System for International Settlements
23.4.2024
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov revealed that the BRICS bloc has been considering the use of stablecoins for its common rail payment systems. In an interview with TV BRICS, Ryabkov stated that the use of stablecoins and a connection linking the CBDCs of the participants were studied...
Stablecoin Market Hits $160 Billion, Reaching Heights Not Seen Since Terra’s Crash
22.4.2024
This week, the value of the fiat-pegged cryptocurrency economy has climbed to $160 billion, a peak last observed in May 2022, shortly before Terra’s UST detached from its intended $1 parity on May 9, 2022. In the past month, various stablecoins have experienced an increase in supply, with...
Tether Integrates USDT on TON Network, Targets 900 Million Telegram Users
22.4.2024
Tether, the stablecoin company, has launched native USDT, the largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, on The Open Network (TON). With this addition, over 900 million Telegram users can seamlessly transfer digital dollars, without having to type crypto addresses. 11 million TON will be distributed among...
New Stablecoin Bill Faces Criticism for Stifling Innovation and Breaching First Amendment
20.4.2024
A new bill co-sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, aimed at regulating stablecoins, has drawn criticism for potentially stifling innovation and breaching First Amendment rights. The bill includes a provision that bans all “algorithmic payment stablecoins,” which...
Stablecoin Market Climbs $2.81B in a Week, Nearing $160B Valuation
19.4.2024
Over the past seven days, the stablecoin sector has expanded by $2.81 billion, bringing the dollar-pegged cryptocurrency market close to a total valuation of $160 billion. A significant portion of this growth, exceeding $2 billion, is attributed to the increase in USDT’s market...
Tether is on an unstoppable path beyond stablecoins
19.4.2024
Tether, the largest corporation in the digital asset market, has significantly contributed to the promotion of secure financial systems with its stablecoin. With the introduction of a novel framework for financially sustainable systems, they have commenced their triumphant voyage. Tether...
Tether Is Expanding Its USDT Stablecoin to TON Network, Transparency Page Shows
19.4.2024
The TON network has seen rapid growth recently helped by incentives for onboarding Telegram users
Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
18.4.2024
Circle Internet Financial would have a distinct advantage over global stablecoin leader Tether under U.S. regulations along the lines being suggested by new legislation, according to one of the latest bill's authors, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.)
Tether Reorganizes Into 4 Divisions as It Expands Beyond Stablecoins
18.4.2024
The company has formed four divisions to reflect its broadening focus: Data, Finance, Power and Edu(cation)
Senators Lummis and Gillibrand Introduce New Bill to Regulate Stablecoins
17.4.2024
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand have joined forces to propose a new bill aimed at regulating stablecoins.
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