Search
Lemon Report: Argentina Leads Crypto Adoption in Latam; Tether Dominates Stablecoin Sector
28.2.2024
Argentina is leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in Latin America. According to a report titled “Argentina Crypto Capital,” produced by Lemon, a leading exchange in the country, four of every ten cryptocurrency apps in Latam are being used by Argentines, with over 70% of...
Coincheck Partners with Circle; USDC’s First Japan Listing Close?
28.2.2024
Circle, USDC’s issuer, has struck a partnership deal with Coincheck, one of Japan’s biggest crypto exchanges – with a view to securing the stablecoin’s first listing in the nation.
The post Coincheck Partners with Circle; USDC’s First Japan Listing Close? appeared first on Cryptonews
Stablecoin USDC Is Making a Comeback: Coinbase
27.2.2024
Total market cap of the dollar-linked coin has increased faster than larger rival USDT's in recent months
USDC Grows In Non-US Markets as Market Cap Taps $28 Billion
27.2.2024
The market capitalization of Circle’s USDC moved past $28 billion with a gradual increase from Q4 2023 amid wider institutional investments.
The post USDC Grows In Non-US Markets as Market Cap Taps $28 Billion appeared first on Cryptonews
Stablecoin Market Capitalization Hits $138 Billion as Volume Grows by 4.5% this Month
26.2.2024
The stablecoin market capitalization has soared 1.95% to hit $138 billion in February recording a fifth consecutive monthly growth since September 2023.
The post Stablecoin Market Capitalization Hits $138 Billion as Volume Grows by 4.5% this Month appeared first on Cryptonews
Circle and NFT-Driven Game ‘Overdare’ Collaborate on Web3 Wallets and USDC Payouts
26.2.2024
Stablecoin issuer Circle and South Korean NFT-driven metaverse ‘Overdare’ are teaming up to allow game developers to build in-game Web3 wallets within the platform.
The post Circle and NFT-Driven Game ‘Overdare’ Collaborate on Web3 Wallets and USDC Payouts appeared first on Cryptonews
Stablecoin Market Jumps by Over $2.5 Billion in 10 Days, Led by Rise in Key Players
24.2.2024
In the opening fortnight of February, the stablecoin domain expanded by $1.7 billion, marking a significant rise. The value of the fiat token crypto market has once again risen witnessing an increase exceeding $2.5 billion over the past ten days. Specifically, three stablecoins have driven this...
South Africa to Start Work on Stablecoin Regime, Will Start by Considering Use Cases
22.2.2024
The Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group is also considering the impact of tokenization on domestic markets
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Announces Discontinuation of USDC Support on Tron Blockchain
22.2.2024
The U.S. financial technology firm Circle said on Feb. 21 that it will discontinue support for USDC on Tron blockchain. The move comes just a few months after Circle refuted allegations that it was Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun’s bank. Despite discontinuing support for USDC on Tron...
Collapsed Real Estate-Backed Stablecoin Charts Path to Recovery
21.2.2024
Tangible is looking to move past its failed stablecoin after learning the liquidity lesson the hard way
Hong Kong Government Pushes for Licensing Bills on Stablecoin and OTC Crypto Trading
21.2.2024
The Hong Kong government aims to submit licensing bills for stablecoin and over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading frameworks in order to regulate the crypto industry and enhance investor protection.
The post Hong Kong Government Pushes for Licensing Bills on Stablecoin and OTC Crypto Trading...
Hong Kong Doubles Down on Stablecoin, OTC Rules Promise
21.2.2024
Public consultations on stablecoins and over-the-counter trading are already in progress
Circle Drops TRON Support for USDC, Citing Risk Management
21.2.2024
Stablecoin issuer Circle will stop supporting USDC on the TRON blockchain, as part of concerns under its risk management framework.
The post Circle Drops TRON Support for USDC, Citing Risk Management appeared first on Cryptonews
USDC Stablecoin’s Issuer Circle Dumps Tron Network; TRX Steady
21.2.2024
Circle cited its “risk management” framework as part of the decision, among other factors
Deltec Bank Accused of Secretly Extending a $2 Billion Credit Line to Alameda Research
20.2.2024
Deltec Bank and Trust Ltd, based in The Bahamas, stands accused of covertly extending a $2 billion line of credit to Alameda Research. A lawsuit, filed by those who claim to be victims of Sam Bankman-Fried, accused Deltec of granting a three-day grace period to Alameda Research for the settlement...
UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg
20.2.2024
UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the UK government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months, according to a Bloomberg report
UK Aims for Stablecoins, Staking Regulations by Mid-2024
20.2.2024
The UK government intends to get lawmakers to approve new legislation for stablecoins and staking within the next half-year.
The post UK Aims for Stablecoins, Staking Regulations by Mid-2024 appeared first on Cryptonews
Y Combinator, Startup Incubator Behind Airbnb, Coinbase, and Stripe, Looks to Invest in Stablecoin Finance
19.2.2024
Y Combinator (YC), the Silicon Valley incubator, has listed stablecoin finance as a category in its new and updated list of areas it would like to deploy funds in
Y Combinator Expands Focus to Include Stablecoin Startups
19.2.2024
Y Combinator identified 20 specific areas in its latest Request for Startups list, potentially signaling upcoming investment trends. The venture fund, known for backing early-stage tech startups, highlighted stablecoin finance as one of its key investment areas. Stablecoins are a type...
U.S. Regulators Can Influence Tether’s Offshore Usage: JPMorgan
17.2.2024
Tether’s (USDT) dominant position as the largest stablecoin faces regulatory challenges and risks from various authorities and jurisdictions as they seek to impose more transparency and compliance on stablecoins. The stablecoin is vulnerable due to its dependence on the American market and pending...