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Stablecoins Surpass Mastercard and PayPal in Transaction Volume While U.S. Fails to Maintain Leadership
24.10.2023
In 2022 stablecoins have eclipsed both Mastercard and PayPal in transaction volume, reaching an impressive sum of nearly $6.87 trillion last year. Despite their critical role in the crypto economy, however, the United States is falling behind in stablecoin policy and global...
Bitfinex's CTO Paolo Ardoino Endorses RGB Protocol for Bitcoin Stablecoins
20.10.2023
Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer (CTO) at crypto exchange Bitfinex, has expressed his support for the RGB protocol as the "best opportunity" for issuing stablecoins on the Bitcoin network.
In an interview with crypto news outlet The Block, Ardoino said he sees RGB as the “rightful...
Lightning Labs Wants to 'Bitcoinize the Dollar' with Stablecoins – How Does it Work?
20.10.2023
Lightning Labs, one of the major firms responsible for developing Bitcoin’s lightning network, has released the mainnet alpha of its long-awaited “Taproot Assets” protocol on Wednesday, allowing stablecoins and other tokens to functionally trade on Bitcoin.
In its Wednesday announcement, the firm...
Tether to publish reserve reports in real time in 2024: Bloomberg
20.10.2023
Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief technical officer and upcoming CEO, said the firm plans to start publishing reserve data in real-time in 2024, according to a report
Stablecoins Built on Bitcoin — Lightning Labs Launches Taproot Assets Mainnet Alpha
19.10.2023
Lightning Labs has released the mainnet alpha of its Taproot Assets daemon, advancing the project that seeks to enable stablecoins and other token assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. The software provides developers with tools to begin issuing and managing assets on Bitcoin and integrating them with...
Binance US Suspends Withdrawals in US Dollars
19.10.2023
Crypto exchange Binance US has suspended withdrawals in U.S. dollars. Users who want to withdraw their USD funds must first convert them into stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies, which can then be withdrawn. Binance US Updates Dollar Withdrawal Policy Binance US, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency...
Lightning Labs releases Taproot Assets alpha, bringing stablecoins to Bitcoin
19.10.2023
Taproot Assets is “how we bitcoinize the dollar and the world’s financial assets,” says Ryan Gentry, director of business development at Lightning Labs
Today in Crypto: Swiss Company Puts Excess Energy into Bitcoin Mining, Helix Reveals Pre-Launch Futures, TradFi Regulated Credit Union Unveils Crypto Portal, Wirex Introduces Dual-Mode Card
18.10.2023
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Tokenized RWAs Could Grow to a $10T Market by 2030 as Crypto Converges to TradFi: Report
17.10.2023
The market for tokenized real-world assets could grow to $10 billion by 2030 as crypto is maturing and increasingly integrates with existing financial plumbing, crypto asset management firm 21.co said in a report
Binance US asks users to convert USD into stablecoins for withdrawals
17.10.2023
Binance.US users “may convert” their USD funds to stablecoins or other digital assets in order to withdraw USD funds from their accounts, the firm said
Tether Freezes 32 Suspicious Addresses Linked to Ukraine and Israel Conflicts
16.10.2023
On Monday, Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, revealed it had frozen 32 addresses allegedly linked to activities involving war, terrorism, and crime. These USDT accounts are said to have ties to suspicious operations in Israel and Ukraine. The firm further disclosed that it is actively...
Fluent Finance Partners With UAE to Develop Deposit Token Tech
14.10.2023
Fluent Finance, a US-based startup that aims to bridge banking and Web3, has announced that it will partner with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop deposit token-based tech. The company, which takes advantage of the Nextgen FDI growth program, will open operations...
Stablecoin Market Navigates Shifting Sands as Tether Announces New CEO and USDR Depegs
13.10.2023
The stablecoin landscape has been stagnant for the last two months, barely exceeding $123 billion as we approach the third week of October. Even though fiat-pegged token trading saw a spike this week, on October 13, stablecoin transactions made up 22.96% of the global crypto economy’s trade...
How CBDCs and stablecoins can coexist: FIS panel discussion
13.10.2023
Eetu Kuneinen argued against CBDCs as they are "centralized by nature," saying that certain dangers come with government control
Trader swaps 131k stablecoins for $0 during USDR depeg
12.10.2023
An attempt to withdraw USDR stablecoins amid a liquidity crunch appears to have gone horribly wrong
USDR Issuer to Salvage Failed Property-Backed Stablecoin’s Assets, ‘Make Users Whole’
12.10.2023
A high-profile failure in crypto’s burgeoning “real-world assets” niche may take an upward turn
Real Estate-Backed Stablecoin USDR De-Pegs After Treasury Was Drained of Liquid Assets
11.10.2023
On-chain data suggests that USDR's treasury was drained of liquid assets, leading to a run on the stablecoin
Stablecoins: Roman Coins or Spanish Doubloons for the Modern Era
11.10.2023
Borderless by design, these modern digital tokens can make cross-border commerce much cheaper and easier
Ethereum Foundation Trades 1,700 ETH for $2.76 Million in USDC
9.10.2023
Blockchain sleuths spotted the Ethereum Foundation trading 1,700 ETH for a hefty $2.76 million in USDC stablecoins. This comes hot on the heels of Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, transferring a cool $3.79 million in ether within a mere ten days. Ethereum Foundation Parts With...
Canada’s Regulators Clarify Interim Stablecoin Regulations Amid Market Concerns
6.10.2023
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has released interim terms and conditions to guide cryptocurrency exchanges and asset issuers on stablecoin investments following its previous decision.
The umbrella regulatory body seeks to clarify the issues raised in its intern approach...