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Tether Added Nearly 8.9K Bitcoin to Holdings in First Quarter: On-Chain Data
1.4.2024
The stablecoin issuer's BTC holdings now top 75,000 tokens worth about $5 billion
Stablecoin Market Swells With Growth in March, Led by Ethena’s USDE
31.3.2024
This month we have witnessed a continuous expansion in the stablecoin domain, eclipsing the $150 billion mark on March 20, 2024, with an infusion of an additional $1.4 billion into the arena since then. Leading the pack in supply growth for March was Ethena’s USDE, soaring by 194.9% over...
Tether Formally Announces a Shift Towards Open-Source AI
29.3.2024
Tether, one of the largest cryptocurrency-based companies, has announced a formal expansion into AI, looking to develop open-source models and setting standards in this new industry. For this task, Tether is opening a global recruitment for “top-tier talent” to help them establish a...
Celo Cements Its Stablecoin Allegiance: Transaction Fees Now Can Be Paid With Stablecoins
29.3.2024
Celo, a low-fee, usability-focused blockchain network, has approved a proposal to allow transaction fees to be paid with stablecoins. Network users can now transact only by holding USDC in their wallets, abstracting the complexity of holding other tokens. This also benefits newcomers, making...
The Benefits of Assets Tokenization
27.3.2024
We need to start thinking of blockchains as infrastructure for financial innovation rather than concentrating on the prices of a few digital assets, like bitcoin and ether, says WisdomTree’s digital of digital assets, Benjamin Dean
Latam Insights: Chile to Keep Advancing CBDC Tests, Argentina Debuts VASP Registry
25.3.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: the Central Bank of Chile will keep experimenting with CBDC, Argentina’s VASPs will have to register to provide services in the country, and Argentines...
Turkish Citizens Seek Refuge in Gold and Stablecoins Amid Surging 67% Inflation Rate
24.3.2024
According to February 2024’s latest inflation data, Turkey faces an inflation rate exceeding 67%, amid ongoing currency devaluation and a declining lira against the U.S. dollar. Recent findings suggest that in an effort to safeguard their wealth, Turks are increasingly turning to gold, with...
TUSD’s Supply Halves as It Drops to 8th Rank Among Stablecoins
24.3.2024
Over the past week, the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD) experienced a notable decrease in its supply. As of March 19, 2024, the circulation was approximately 1.1 billion TUSD, which then plummeted to just 612 million. Supply Slash Sees TUSD Fall From Top 5 Stablecoin Rankings to 8th Position Previously...
Argentina’s Greenback Love Is Being Substituted by a Bitcoin Rush
22.3.2024
The popular savings strategy of exchanging pesos for U.S. dollars in Argentina is being substituted by bitcoin investments, which have had better performance lately. Numbers from Lemon, a local cryptocurrency exchange, indicate bitcoin purchases have risen to their highest number in 20 months...
Stablecoin Market Surpasses $150B, a First in 18 Months, After $980M Growth in 5 Days
20.3.2024
The stablecoin sector achieved a significant milestone on March 20, 2024, hitting the $150 billion mark as the dollar-anchored market continues its expansion. In the last five days, the stablecoin sphere expanded by $980 million, breaking past the latest threshold. Stablecoin Market Value Tops $150...
Technological revolution in finance: From invisible payments to stablecoins. Here’s what awaits us all
20.3.2024
More than 26 thousand startups worldwide are estimated to be conceptualizing, developing, and scaling financial and technological solutions. And that number will continue to grow along with user appetite for faster and more cost-effective solutions. Today, we are witnessing an easier way...
Stablecoin Sector Expands by $4.95B in 12 Days, USDE Sees 376% Supply Increase, Tether Hits $103B
15.3.2024
In the past 12 days, the stablecoin sector has experienced a growth of $4.95 billion, reaching a new 2024 high of $149.03 billion in market valuation. Among various dollar-tied tokens that have seen their supply numbers go up over the last 30 days, Ethena’s USDE stands out with a 376%...
Tether Assists US Government in Seizing $1.4 Million From Unhosted Wallet
15.3.2024
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, announced that it helped the U.S. government to seize $1.4 million linked to an alleged fraud scheme. According to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office, the seizure marks...
EU Regulators Publish Batch of Draft Rules for Stablecoins Under MiCA
13.3.2024
The draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) lay out requirements for issuers when dealing with complaints about stablecoins referencing multiple currencies
Despite Crypto Uptick, Paypal’s PYUSD Stays Quiet in the Top Ten Stablecoin Race
11.3.2024
In the last day, the global trading volume has hit $203 billion, with stablecoins accounting for an impressive $133 billion of that total. Among the array of stablecoin assets tied to the U.S. dollar, Paypal’s PYUSD has emerged as a top ten player. Yet, despite the ongoing cryptocurrency...
Tether to Collaborate With Uzbekistan on Developing Crypto Infrastructure Projects
8.3.2024
Tether, one of the largest stablecoin companies, announced a collaboration with the government of Uzbekistan to develop cryptocurrency and communication projects. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the parties encompasses issuing a comprehensive crypto legal framework, developing...
Pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis Leads Push for Stablecoin Regulation: A Look at the Bill and Its Impact
8.3.2024
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are getting ready to unveil a landmark stablecoin regulation bill. The bill has received support from stakeholders including the Treasury and the New York Department of Financial Services.
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Ethena’s USDE Yield Hits 67%, Outpacing Most Stablecoin Returns
8.3.2024
According to the most recent figures, Ethena’s USDE now boasts an APY of 67.2%, positioning it among the top annual percentage rates within the realm of stablecoin decentralized finance (defi). Furthermore, the supply of this stablecoin has expanded significantly, increasing by 414.6% in...
FDUSD Climbs the Stablecoin Ladder, Fueled by Trading Volume and Supply Growth
8.3.2024
Statistics indicate that the first digital usd (FDUSD), a recently introduced fiat-pegged token launched in August 2023, has risen to become the fourth-largest stablecoin based on market capitalization. Currently, FDUSD holds the fourth position in terms of 24-hour global trading volume. FDUSD...
Vitalik Buterin’s ENS Address Trades $100K Worth of ETH for Stablecoins Amid Market Uptick
7.3.2024
According to blockchain analytics, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain “vitalik.eth” has engaged in a transaction of $100,000 worth of ether, converting it into an equal amount of stablecoins on the Base blockchain. The address, purportedly belonging to Ethereum’s co-founder...