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New Libra Fork Will Create Permissionless Stablecoin Free of Corporate Control
9.10.2019
Thirty blockchain companies and nonprofit organizations plan to fork the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency to build an open alternative
OmiseGo Joins Crypto Coalition Universal Protocol Alliance
9.10.2019
OmiseGo has become a member of Universal Protocol Alliance, a coalition of blockchain and crypto-focused firms
Tether Created ‘Largest Bubble in Human History’ Claims Lawsuit Against Bitfinex
9.10.2019
A common attack against Tether in the crypto ecosystem is that the stablecoin isn’t really backed one-to-one by the U.S. dollar. We might soon get to know if these concerns are substantial, as the matter is now going to court. A new lawsuit against the operators of USDT accuses them...
EU Finance Commissioner Vows New Rules on Crypto, Libra Stablecoin
8.10.2019
EU's financial services commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis intends to create a new regulations for crypto, particularly Facebook’s Libra stablecoin
CoinFlex to Offer ‘Prediction Futures’ on Whether Libra Launches in 2020
7.10.2019
A crypto derivatives exchange is launching physically-delivered futures contracts that will be settled based on whether Facebook’s Libra does or does not launch in 2020
Bitfinex Braces for Imminent Lawsuit Alleging Tether Manipulates Crypto Market
7.10.2019
The operators of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the stablecoin Tether are again engaged in public relations crisis management. They have notified users of an imminent lawsuit over market manipulation allegations and are trying to frame it as just a shameless money grab attempt. Also Read:...
Fiat-Backed Stablecoins — Attempt to Take the Best of Both Worlds
6.10.2019
Fiat backed stablecoins are here to stay, but what makes them so stable and desires? Here are a few examples
Tether and Bitfinex Expect a Market Manipulation Lawsuit: Official
5.10.2019
Tether and Bitfinex expect a lawsuit as they became aware of an unreleased paper alleging that USDT is involved in market manipulation
US Response to Facebook’s Libra Is ‘Ridiculous,’ says Coinbase CEO
5.10.2019
The U.S. government reacted to Facebook’s Libra “like they almost want to be left behind,” says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Coinbase to Pay US Users Interest for Holding USDC Stablecoin
2.10.2019
Coinbase has enabled 1.25% interest rewards for USDC holders, the service is not available to clients in New York State
Coinbase to Pay Users 1.25% Interest on USDC Stablecoin Holdings
2.10.2019
Starting today, Coinbase users get 1.25% returns on their USDC holdings
Stablecoins Backed by Precious Metals — How Do They Work?
2.10.2019
Gold and coins = stablecoins?
Former Employees of JPMorgan, Intel, and TrustToken to Launch New USD Backed Stablecoin
2.10.2019
Former employees of the world’s leading bank JPMorgan, tech giant Intel and crypto-blockchain company TrustToken have joined hands to launch a new USD-backed cryptocurrency called USD Digital (USDD). This stablecoin will be launched by the Global Currency Organization (GCO), a project started...
European Commission Exec Questions Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin
1.10.2019
EU antitrust regulator discusses possible impact from Libra’s launch
Former Employees of JP Morgan, Intel and TrustToken Launch Stablecoin
1.10.2019
Former employees of JPMorgan, Intel, and TrustToken are launching a new stablecoin, dubbed the USDD
JPMorgan, Intel Alums Launch Revenue-Sharing Stablecoin USDD
1.10.2019
A dollar-backed stablecoin with a twist: revenue-sharing with the institutions that use it
Facebook Will Create ‘Shadow Banking’ System, Major U.S. Banks Warn
1.10.2019
Facebook’s Libra will potentially create a “shadow banking” system, according to the banks at the Federal Advisory Council
Facebook COO Sandberg in Talks to Testify On Libra Before The House
28.9.2019
Facebook’s COO Sandberg in talks with the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to testify about Libra stablecoin
Oxfam Readies Phase Two of Dai-Based Vanuatu Disaster Relief Program
27.9.2019
After successful initial trials, Oxfam will soon test DAI as a means to provide financial assistance in Tanna
Ex-Fed Official: Ending US Dollar Dominance for Crypto Makes No Sense
26.9.2019
Ex-Fed official Simon Potter says that the plan to end the U.S. dollar’s dominance by replacing it with a digital currency makes no sense