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Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?
25.10.2024
As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy?
Tokenized Treasuries Like Blackrock's BUIDL Will Challenge Stablecoins But Won't Fully Replace Them: JPMorgan
25.10.2024
These tokens are at a regulatory disadvantage to stablecoins due to their classification as securities, the report said
Fireblocks launches $1M grant program to boost PYUSD developer adoption
24.10.2024
As part of the program, developers can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funding to support their projects
Fireblocks launches $1M grant program to boost PYUSD developer adoption
24.10.2024
As part of the program, developers can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funding to support their projects
Circle's Allaire: Stablecoins Could Expand by Trillions in 10 Years, Will Be Integral Part of Global Financial System
24.10.2024
While USDC has been popular in developed markets, it has seen significant growth in emerging regions among fintechs and brokers servicing businesses and households, Jeremy Allaire told CoinDesk in an interview
El Dorado CEO: Venezuela Highlights Stablecoins’ Use Case as a ‘Tool for Resilience’
24.10.2024
Guillermo Goncalvez, founder and CEO of El Dorado, a Latam-focused P2P exchange, has reflected on the rise of stablecoins from a niche product to a widely used tool in Venezuela. Goncalvez states that, as Venezuelans shift to using the dollar due to devaluation, stablecoin remittances have soared...
The Fed Is the Wrong Regulator for Stablecoins
23.10.2024
The U.S. central bank would be conflicted, because stablecoins compete with the Fed's payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs
Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director
23.10.2024
The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S
Tether CEO Ardoino Says He Expects U.S. Will Catch Up in Crypto Regulation
22.10.2024
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told a U.S. crowd on Tuesday that he's counting on sensible crypto regulations coming soon from the U.S. "There is no place like the U.S.," he said via video link at DC Fintech Week in Washington
Stripe's Acquisition of Bridge Validates the Usage of Stablecoins: Bernstein
22.10.2024
Stablecoins have emerged as the main use-case for blockchains, especially for cross-border payments, the report said
Stripe in $1.1B Acquisition Deal for Stablecoin Platform Bridge: Report
21.10.2024
Bridge, which has raised $54 million in funding, previously said it aspired to become the blockchain version of Stripe, operating a global system in which other developers could integrate
Stripe Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge in Record $1.1 Billion Crypto Deal
20.10.2024
Payments company Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge in a $1.1 billion transaction, marking the largest acquisition in the crypto industry to date. Techcrunch founder Michael Arrington confirmed the news through a post on X, emphasizing the significance of this milestone deal....
From $3.6T to $1.2T: The Surprising Decline in Stablecoin Transfer Volume Unveiled
20.10.2024
Since October kicked off, the stablecoin market has experienced a modest boost, though overall growth has remained quite slow. Currently, the sector is valued at $172.7 billion, with 48.9% of stablecoins residing on Ethereum and 34.92% circulating on Tron. Although the stablecoin landscape...
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
19.10.2024
A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could...
Stablecoins can benefit financial system, Fed governor says
18.10.2024
The United States national debt has crossed $35 trillion, with $500 billion added to the government debt in the last two weeks alone
Stablecoins can benefit financial system, Fed governor says
18.10.2024
The United States national debt has crossed $35 trillion, with $500 billion added to the government debt in the last two weeks alone
Tokenization and Stablecoins Close to Being Regulated in This Latam Giant
18.10.2024
The President of the Central Bank of the Latin American giant announced plans to expedite the regulation of asset tokenization and stablecoins by 2025. The bank will issue a new consultation this month to gather more input on the rules for approving VASPs’ operations in the country. Central...
JPMorgan: We Are Bullish on Digital Assets Into 2025
18.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrency into 2025, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a Donald Trump re-election as the U.S. president could propel BTC higher, reinforcing the “debasement trade” as investors seek refuge...
Stripe in talks to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge — report
17.10.2024
Stablecoins pegged to the United States dollar have outpaced Bitcoin as a store of value in developing countries with runaway inflation
Paxos Launches New Stablecoin Payments Platform With Stripe as First Customer
16.10.2024
Paxos, a regulated tokenization infrastructure platform, has unveiled its new stablecoin payments platform, with Stripe as its inaugural customer. This innovative solution powers Stripe’s Pay with Crypto product, enabling merchants to seamlessly accept stablecoin payments. By leveraging Paxos’...