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Hong Kong Presents Digital Currency Prototype, Project Aurum
24.10.2022
Financial authorities in Hong Kong have unveiled a prototype of the Chinese autonomous territory’s own central bank digital currency called Project Aurum. The two-tier platform features a wholesale interbank and a retail e-wallet system, participants revealed. Hong Kong to Issue Retail Tokens...
Binance and Paxos-Backed Stablecoin BUSD’s Market Cap Climbs 22% in 2 Months
22.10.2022
In mid-August, or 68 days ago, the market capitalization of the stablecoin BUSD was approximately $17.7 billion and since then, its grown 22.88% higher to today’s $21.78 billion. BUSD’s growth comes at a time when the market valuations of the top two stablecoins tether and usd coin...
CBDCs Can Work With Stablecoins, Central Bank Trial Finds
21.10.2022
The central bank claims its prototype as a success that safeguards flexibility and privacy
Acting US FDIC head cautiously optimistic about permissioned stablecoins for payments
20.10.2022
Acting Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation chairman Martin Gruenberg said the agency needs more information about crypto, and the crypto industry needs to understand the FDIC better
Stablecoins Could ‘Fundamentally Alter’ Banking System, Says US FDIC Chief
20.10.2022
Stablecoins could have such a profound effect on the established banking system that U.S. regulators need to require that the digital tokens fit in without disrupting it, said Martin Gruenberg, the acting chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
There were vast discrepancies in crypto markets during Q3: Report
19.10.2022
The total crypto market cap actually increased in Q3 following a series of devastating sell-offs earlier this year
Protections Needed to Stop Digital Pound Ousting Stablecoins, Lawmakers Told
19.10.2022
Anti-fraud measures might need to go wider, committee members considering new stablecoin laws heard from private sector witnesses
IRS introduces broader ‘Digital Assets’ category ahead of 2022 tax year
19.10.2022
An early draft of the 2022 IRS tax form sees cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and nonfungible tokens grouped under a new 'Digital Asset' category
Brazilian City of Curitiba Mulls Crypto Acceptance for Tax Payments
17.10.2022
The city of Curitiba, in Brazil, is now studying the possibility of accepting cryptocurrency payments for taxes. Noemia Rocha, a city councilor for Curitiba, presented this project to the executive to study the method by which the municipality could accept cryptocurrencies for these payments using...
Kevin O’Leary Expects Bitcoin to Go up When Stablecoin Transparency Act Passes
17.10.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, expects the price of bitcoin to go up when the Stablecoin Transparency Act passes, which he believes could be soon after the November midterm elections. O’Leary emphasized that crypto cannot be stopped, stating: “You either join...
War Spurs Crypto Activity in Russia and Ukraine, Chainalysis Reports
15.10.2022
The deadly conflict that started with Russia’s assault on Ukraine has increased crypto-related activity in both countries, according to Chainalysis. Fiat inflation and sanctions pressure led to several spikes in transaction volumes this year, the blockchain forensics firm has found, while Eastern...
SEC Chairman Says CFTC Should Get More Power to Oversee Stablecoins: Report
14.10.2022
Gensler pointed out that the CFTC does not have direct authority to write rules for the firms that issue stablecoins
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Fulfills Promise by Reducing Commercial Paper Holdings Down to Zero
14.10.2022
On October 13, 2022, Tether Holdings Limited announced that the stablecoin issuer has reduced the company’s commercial paper holdings down to zero. The company has said it would reach this goal for a while now, and Tether says that shrinking commercial paper holdings down to zero...
Many crypto asset activities pose 'novel risks' to banks, says Fed vice chair for supervision
12.10.2022
Michael Barr suggested financial institutions engage with U.S. regulators to ensure “safe, sound, and legally permissible” activities around use cases of innovative technologies
Key US Lawmaker Says Talks Continue Over ‘Ugly Baby’ Bill to Oversee Stablecoins
12.10.2022
After months negotiating legislation to establish U.S. oversight, Rep. Patrick McHenry signals the challenges ahead for the effort next year at DC Fintech Week
Financial Stability Board opens proposed crypto regulatory framework for public comments
11.10.2022
“Effective regulatory and supervisory frameworks should be based on the principle of ‘same activity, same risk, same regulation,’” said the FSB proposal
Stablecoins’ Role in Cutting International Payment Costs Probed by Payments Watchdog
10.10.2022
The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures wants to know if stablecoins can fulfil their promise of cheaper, quicker transactions, according to a new Financial Stability Board report
US DOC agency NIST explores security, safety, trust of stablecoins
8.10.2022
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that the top five coins that retained their peg represented 87 % of the total top 20 market capitalization
Stablecoins shed $38B since May as yields plunge, projects collapse
6.10.2022
An estimated $148.7 billion worth of stablecoins are still in circulation
Tether CTO Says US Treasury Notes Account for More Than 58% of USDT’s Reserves
3.10.2022
On Monday, the chief technology officer of Tether Holdings Limited, Paolo Ardoino, explained that U.S. Treasury bills represent more than 58% of the company’s reserves. The announcement follows Tether hiring the accounting firm BDO Italia and the stablecoin issuer’s quarterly...