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Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App
27.7.2021
The a16z-backed Eco, where users’ deposits are loaned out in USDC, says it’s keeping an eye on the BlockFi case
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitget to list USDC as collateral for margin trading
27.7.2021
The Singapore-based crypto trading platform has inked a partnership with stablecoin issuer Circle
Paxos Standard Presents Assets Backing Its Stablecoins
23.7.2021
Paxos, a regulated blockchain company, recently presented the basket of resources that back its stablecoins. Paxos Standard (PAX) and Binance USD (BUSD) are reportedly backed almost 100% by cash and cash equivalents. Dan Burstein, CCO of Paxos, harshly criticized Tether and Circle, issuers of other...
Tether promises an audit in 'months' as Paxos claims USDT is not a real stablecoin
22.7.2021
Tether’s general counsel said a full audit is coming in months
Mastercard Collaborates with Circle for USDC
21.7.2021
Circle announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to employ USDC for the facilitation of converting cryptocurrency to fiat currency. The use of USDC will increase the ability of cryptocurrency businesses and card issuers to allow their customers to spend their crypto assets. At present...
Auditors reveal USDC backing as Jim Cramer sounds alarm over Tether's mad money
21.7.2021
Grant Horton has conducted an audit on USDC’s reserves and Jim Cramer has questioned what's going on with Tether's commercial paper reserves
Mastercard Enhancing Program for Cryptocurrency Wallets and Exchanges
21.7.2021
Payments giant Mastercard has announced that its crypto card program is being enhanced for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges. The company said, “Making the process simpler will allow more banks and crypto partners the opportunity to offer their consumers the choice of paying with...
Circle Publishes USDC Attestation, Reserve Report Reveals Segregated Accounts in USD-Denominated Assets
20.7.2021
On July 20, the CEO of Circle Internet Financial LLC., Jeremy Allaire, published a blog post that explains the firm’s dollar-pegged stablecoin is backed by “prioritized trust, transparency, and accountability.” Allaire’s blog post follows a letter from the Centre...
After Three Years, Circle Reveals USDC Reserves
20.7.2021
It took nearly three years for US-based crypto company Circle, the issuer of major stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), that is preparing to go public, to finally reveal how this token is backed.
In their latest attestation report, prepared by auditors at Grant Thornton, the company said that, on May...
USDC Operator Happy After Yellen Calls Stablecoins ‘National Security’ Concern
20.7.2021
Janet Yellen. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Credit Suisse
At least one major stablecoin operator has welcomed the news that the American government is set to direct regulators to “act quickly” on fiat-pegged tokens.
In an official statement, the American Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated...
Treasury secretary Yellen urges lawmakers to quickly introduce stablecoin guidelines
20.7.2021
The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets expects to deliver regulatory recommendations for stablecoins in the coming months
Stablecoins Swelled by $13B in 30 Days, Captured 67% of Today’s Crypto Trade Volume
16.7.2021
Over the last few weeks, cryptocurrency markets have fallen in value as most of these assets reached all-time price highs three months ago. Despite the price drops, 2021 has still been an explosive year for crypto gains and fiat-pegged stablecoins have grown massively as well. 53 days ago,...
Coinchange Announces Truly 0% Fee Brokerage and 25% APY DeFi Platform That Is Secure and Regulated
13.7.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Toronto––Coinchange is diversifying its portfolio of offerings with a move into the DeFi space. The High-Yield Account will provide all users with returns of up to 25% per annum on their USDC balances. This unique opportunity is paired alongside Coinchange’s...
Hop Protocol launches USDC bridge between Ethereum, Polygon, and xDai
13.7.2021
Hop plans to roll out support for additional crypto assets and layer-two networks in the coming weeks
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sells Off as Regulatory Concerns Resurface
8.7.2021
“We expect volatility to remain under pressure until mid [to] late August,” said one trading firm
Circle to Go Public via Bob Diamond-Backed SPAC Deal — Boston Firm Valued at $4.5 Billion
8.7.2021
The Boston-based crypto financial company Circle has announced the firm plans to go public this year in a merger with Concord Acquisition Corp. Circle revealed the news on Thursday and noted that the company expects to close the deal in Q4 with a valuation of $4.5 billion. Circle Announces SPAC...
Circle CEO Says USDC to Take High Road, But It’s a Long Road
8.7.2021
Jeremy Allaire made the promise at a time when investors have been demanding more transparency around USDC
USDC Issuer Circle To Debut On NYSE
8.7.2021
Jeremy Allaire. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, IMF
US-based Circle, the issuer of the second-most popular stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC), said it will go public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “CRCL”.
The company said it will go public through a combination with Concord...
USDC Stablecoin Backer Circle to Go Public in $4.5B SPAC Deal
8.7.2021
Circle will go public by way of Bob Diamond's Concord Acquisition Corp
Stablecoin growth could affect credit markets, rating agency warns
5.7.2021
Fitch notes potential asset contagion risks posed by stablecoins could lead to tighter regulations for the industry