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Terraform Labs Alleges Citadel Securities' Role in Stablecoin Depegging Conspiracy
13.10.2023
Terraform Labs, the entity behind Terra (LUNA) and TerraUSD (UST), has accused market maker Citadel Securities of a "concerted, intentional effort" to cause the collapse of its stablecoin in May 2022.
On October 10, Terraform Labs filed a lawsuit with the United States District Court in...
Tether stablecoin firm appoints CTO Paolo Ardoino as CEO
13.10.2023
The change in leadership at Tether reflects its commitment to actively exploring new business operations, the company said
Terraform Labs contends Citadel Securities had a hand in its stablecoin collapse
13.10.2023
Terraform Labs has urged the judge to grant its motion to compel trading data from Citadel Securities, which it says had a hand in the collapse of USTC in May 2022
Stablecoin-Issuer Circle Pushes for USDC Adoption in the Philippines – What's Going On?
12.10.2023
Stablecoin issuer Circle has teamed up with Coins.ph, a major Philippine crypto exchange and crypto wallet provider, to enhance financial inclusion and improve remittances in the Philippines.
According to an announcement published by Circle on Wednesday, the partnership aims to raise awareness...
Today in Crypto: Trezor Launches New Wallet, Seed Phrase Store & Limited-edition Trezor Safe 3, COZ and AxLabs' ITEM Systems Focuses on Non-fungible Items (NFIs)
12.10.2023
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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
Japanese yen-backed digital currency, DCJPY, to go live in July 2024
12.10.2023
A group of Japanese companies, united behind the DeCurret brand, intends to launch the coin in July 2024
Real-world use cases for spending and accepting Tether stablecoin
12.10.2023
Tether is a popular stablecoin in online retailers, e-commerce, gaming, trading, and more, as it offers a secure and reliable channel for transferring funds across various platforms. Using Tether eliminates the need for manual currency conversion and greatly reduces transaction fees. The rising...
USDR stablecoin depegs to $0.53, but team vows to provide solutions
12.10.2023
Real-estate-backed stablecoin USDR fell to $0.53 per coin on Oct. 11, but the team said it was merely a liquidity issue and that real estate holdings and digital assets will be used to support redemptions
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
USDC issuer partners with Philippines exchange to promote stablecoin
11.10.2023
18 million users of Coins.ph are expected to receive a faster, lower-cost and more accessible remittance option as a result of the new partnership with Circle
Circle Begins Native Minting of USDC Stablecoin on Layer-2 Scaling Solution Polygon
10.10.2023
Circle, the stablecoin issuer, has announced its plans to begin minting USD Coin (USDC) directly on the Polygon network.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, USDC is now accessible to users and developers on the Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution.
This ends the bridged USDC from...
Circle rolls out native USDC tokens on Polygon
10.10.2023
Circle taps into Ethereum layer 2 Polygon to provide USDC liquidity directly on the proof-of-stake scaling protocol
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...
Crypto Needs Congress, But U.S. Lawmakers Have Opted for Pandemonium
9.10.2023
Without the U.S. Congress outlining a clear system of rules, the crypto industry fears it’ll be relegated as a volatile financial backwater. But Capitol Hill is beset by drama, including a U.S. House of Representatives that fired its speaker and a budget debate that could derail the federal...
Understanding Tether: The stablecoin powering the crypto ecosystem
9.10.2023
The crypto market is full of various prominent cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, etc., with burgeoning popularity and demand today. However, one digital crypto coin that has emerged as a prominent contender in terms of unique stability and utility is Tether. Riding high...
Hong Kong Looks to Curb Retail Stablecoin Trading Amid Crypto Adoption
7.10.2023
Hong Kong is considering measures to restrict retail stablecoin trading for individual investors in response to the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, as stated by a local official. It is important to note that retail stablecoin trading is currently not permitted in Hong Kong....
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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...
Retail stablecoin trading in Hong Kong not allowed yet, official says
6.10.2023
Hong Kong will not allow retail investors to trade stablecoins until they are officially regulated, which is projected to happen by the end of 2024
PayPal is "Highly Unlikely" to Become a Dominant Player in Stablecoin Market: Tether Co-founder
6.10.2023
William Quigley, one of the co-founders of Tether (USDT), believes PayPal's stablecoin won't achieve notable adoption, particularly outside the United States.
"It is highly unlikely that PayPal will play a dominant role in the stablecoin market, certainly not outside of the US," Quigley said in...