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Altcoin Roundup: JunoSwap, Solidly and VVS Finance give DeFi a much-needed refresh
4.3.2022
DeFi is undergoing a revival and this time, it’s happening on Ethereum network competitors
Swiss City of Lugano Makes Bitcoin, Tether ‘De Facto Legal Tender’
3.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT) will become “de facto legal tender” in the southern Swiss city of Lugano, as the city partners with Tether to become the “Bitcoin Capital of Europe,” Tether’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Paolo Ardoino said during an event hosted with Lugano city officials...
Terra's Anchor Protocol erases 'crypto winter' losses, ANC price rebounds 300% in a month
3.3.2022
ANC price risks becoming overheated, however, after a major rally
Terra price gains 75% in February as $2.57B in LUNA tokens removed from supply
1.3.2022
The token burn appears as the supply of UST, Terra's stablecoin, rises by nearly 14.75% in the month
Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Hits $50B in Circulation
28.2.2022
The company published its latest attestation report, giving more details about their assets
Crypto Donations to Ukraine Near USD 20M
28.2.2022
At least USD 18.9m worth of cryptoassets has been donated so far to the Ukrainian government and the nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) providing support to the Ukrainian military after Russia launched an invasion of the country on February 24.
As of February 27th, 23:50 UTC, data accumulated...
Crypto Biz: Stablecoins are serious business, Feb. 17-24
25.2.2022
The stablecoin market continues to grow and diversify: Circle's USDC, Tether's USDT and Terra's UST all made headlines this week
Wyoming’s state stablecoin: Another brick in the wall?
25.2.2022
Stablecoins are another piece in the puzzle, like DAOs or digital identity. “And if we don’t have it just right at first, we’ll fix it.”
Bitcoin Fundamentals vs. Fundamentals of Geopolitics - Analysts on Ukraine War
25.2.2022
It’s the second day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the former moving undeterred by the sanctions imposed by certain Western countries. Among a great number of possible effects that the war could have or may have already had globally, the effect on the crypto industry is being discussed...
Ukrainians Paying Tether Premiums as Some Desperate Citizens Ditch Fiat for Crypto
25.2.2022
Ukrainians are paying a premium of up to USD 0.11 on the dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) as trading volumes on local crypto exchanges have escalated quickly.
Per data from the Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna, which claims that nine out of 10 of its users are Ukraine-based, some...
Tether's USDT Stablecoin Well Over $1 on Ukrainian Crypto Exchange
24.2.2022
Tether, which is supposed to represent a $1 value as a dollar-linked stablecoin, is trading above its peg on the Ukrainian exchange amid tensions
Warner Music Goes for Blockchain Gaming, Mintable Recovers Stolen NFTs + More News
23.2.2022
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Luna Foundation Guard Raises $1 Billion to Safeguard UST Dollar Peg
23.2.2022
The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has raised $1 billion in a private token sale to allow the group to safeguard the peg of UST, Terra’s flagship stablecoin, against market instabilities. While the token has an algorithmic method to maintain its dollar value, this decentralized reserve —...
Stablecoin issuer Circle launches business accounts for USDC transactions
23.2.2022
More businesses are expressing interest in accepting cryptocurrency payments and holding digital assets in their strategic reserves
MUFG drops blockchain payment project to focus on stablecoins
23.2.2022
Established in 2019, MUFG’s blockchain payments project GO-Net Japan is shutting down due to low expected profitability
Terra avoids Ukraine concerns rallying 18% in three days — Can LUNA price reach $200 next?
23.2.2022
Jump Crypto and Three Arrows Capital bought $1 billion worth of LUNA tokens recently
Total stablecoin supply hits $180 billion: Report
23.2.2022
Despite a bearish backdrop for the overall crypto industry, the stablecoin supply has hit a total of $180 billion, surging by $9.5B over the past 30 days
Terra's LUNA Jumps 15% as UST Stablecoin Gets $1B Bitcoin Reserve
23.2.2022
LUNA's fortunes are closely tied to UST. The stablecoin's creation is facilitated by burning LUNA
Foundation Focused on UST Stablecoin Raises $1B in LUNA Sale
22.2.2022
The fresh funding will go towards a new reserve to help strengthen the peg for the UST stablecoin
Stablecoin Economy Grows Close to 10% Larger in 54 Days — GUSD, BUSD, USDC Issuance Jumps
22.2.2022
At the end of December 2021, the stablecoin economy’s market valuation was around $168.3 billion and since then, it has increased 9.92% to $185 billion in value. A number of stablecoins have issued more assets during the last seven days, as some of the top dollar-pegged coins have swelled...