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Kraken Says No Plans to Delist Tether’s USDT Stablecoin in Europe
20.5.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken reassured users it has no plans to delist USDT in Europe and will continue to follow all legal requirements.
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MakerDAO unveils PureDai: A decentralized stablecoin with no dollar peg
17.5.2024
MakerDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization that created the Dai stablecoin, has revealed intentions to launch a new stablecoin called PureDai. This step is intended to provide a fully decentralized alternative to Dai, which now depends on a combination of centralized and decentralized...
Tether mints another $1B mint — Last time it helped Bitcoin climb to $73K
17.5.2024
Bitcoin flipped its old resistance into support as Tether’s market cap continues to grow rapidly in 2024
Synthetix stablecoin, sUSD, becoming more scalable and decentralized
17.5.2024
sUSD, Synthetix’s stablecoin, is undergoing a critical phase in preparation for the V3 release, which will result in enhanced decentralization and upgradability. The previous V2x mechanism encouraged participation by minting the SNX token. It differs from the present version in that it brings...
Synthetix Stablecoin SUSD Drops Below $1 Parity, Struggles to Rebound
17.5.2024
According to current market prices, the synthetix usd (SUSD) stablecoin has fallen from its intended $1 parity. Charts show the token dipped to a low of $0.915 and is now trading at $0.958 per unit as of 8 a.m. EDT on Friday. SUSD Stablecoin Plunges to $0.915 Another stablecoin faces challenges...
India’s SEBI Open to Crypto Oversight, RBI Seeks Stablecoin Ban
16.5.2024
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a multi-regulator approach to oversee cryptocurrency trading. In contrast, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeks a stablecoin ban.
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USDC Stablecoin Issuer Considers Moving Legal Home From Ireland to US
16.5.2024
Circle, a stablecoin issuer based in the Republic of Ireland, has reportedly announced plans to relocate its legal domicile to the United States. The decision is believed to be a response to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) proposal for a minimum tax of 15% on...
India's Market Regulator Suggests Shared Crypto Oversight Even as RBI Seeks Stablecoin Ban: Reuters
16.5.2024
The Securities and Exchange Board of India submitted a recommendation that several regulators should oversee trade in cryptocurrencies, Reuters reported citing documents
Chinese police bust $1.9B USDT underground banking racket
16.5.2024
The authorities destroyed two underground operations in Fujian and Hunan, and the police also froze 149 million yuan worth $20 million linked to the USDT banking operations
Tether’s USDT Implicated in $2B Illegal Foreign Exchange Scheme in China – Regulation Coming?
15.5.2024
On May 15, a few people suspected in an underground banking operation were arrested by Chinese police in Sichuan province. They have been charged in facilitating illegal foreign currency transactions involving around $2 billion worth of Tether's USDT.
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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files to Shift Legal Home to U.S. From Ireland Ahead of Planned IPO: Bloomberg
15.5.2024
Circle recently filed court paperwork to make the move, according to a company spokesperson
Ethereum Classic launches first USD-backed stablecoin: Classic USD (USC)
15.5.2024
The Ethereum Classic proudly announces the launch of Classic USD, its premium stable coin denominated in American dollars. The recent announcement is a byproduct of the collaboration between Brale, a stablecoin issuer, and web3 developers at the Ethereum Classic system. The Classic USD stablecoin...
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Plans US Transition for Legal Operations, Leaving Ireland Base
15.5.2024
Stablecoin issuer Circle plans to relocate its legal base from the Republic of Ireland to the US. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that the company recently filed court paperwork to re-domicile.
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DeFi Lender Liquity Unveils New Stablecoin With User-Set Borrowing Rates in White Paper
14.5.2024
Liquity V2 will allow borrowers to set their borrowing costs, a novel approach in DeFi, and pays the lion's share of protocol revenues back to liquidity providers
Tether freezes $5.2 million in USDT linked to phishing scams
14.5.2024
Since its inception, Tether has frozen over $1 billion worth of assets linked to illicit activities on demand from law enforcement agencies
Philippines' Central Bank Gives Approval to Coins.ph to Pilot Stablecoin in Key Remittance Market
14.5.2024
Philippines' central bank has given its approval to digital currency exchange Coins.ph to pilot a Philippine Peso backed stablecoin called PHPC, the company said last week
Tether CEO and Ripple CEO Clash Over USDT — Brad Garlinghouse Says ‘I Wasn’t Attacking Tether’
14.5.2024
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has responded to remarks made by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, branding him as an “uninformed CEO” and accusing him of fostering uncertainty about stablecoin USDT amid a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation into his company. In reply...
Stablecoin Expansion Stalls Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
13.5.2024
Wednesday's U.S. CPI data is expected to show the cost of living likely increased 3.4% over the year in April, a moderation from March's 3.5%
Philippines Central Bank Approves Trials for National Stablecoin Tied to Local Peso
13.5.2024
The Philippines central bank has given the green light for controlled trials of a national stablecoin that will be pegged 1:1 to the local peso.
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Philippines begins Peso-backed stablecoin sandbox testing
13.5.2024
The test aims to evaluate PHPC's real-world performance, its impact on the local fiat ecosystem, and its potential uses including payments, trading, and DeFi applications