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Circle plans to only support Ethereum PoS chain after Merge is complete
9.8.2022
"USDC as an Ethereum asset can only exist as a single valid version," says the team at Circle
CBDC Could Be ‘Holy Grail’ of Cross-Border Payments, ECB Says, Sees Bitcoin as Less Credible
4.8.2022
Several solutions can potentially improve cross-border payments significantly and central bank digital currency (CBDC) could be the “holy grail,” according to the European Central Bank (ECB). In a new report, the eurozone’s monetary authority also claims stablecoins, among...
Chilenos recurren a stablecoins para proteger sus ingresos en medio de una crisis económica
3.8.2022
La economía más estable de América Latina en las últimas tres décadas está sufriendo una recesión. Los ciudadanos están recurriendo a las criptomonedas para protegerse
Chileans Take Refuge In Stablecoins Amid Economic Turmoil
3.8.2022
Latin America's most steady economy in the last three decades suffers a slump. Locals are turning to crypto for protection
Contagion only hit firms with ‘poor balance sheet management’ — Kraken Aus boss
3.8.2022
The crypto contagion only hurt entities that poorly managed their treasuries, but didn't affect the underlying blockchain technology, he said
Bitpay Adds APE and EUROC Support — Luxury Retail Giant Gucci Accepts Apecoin Payments
2.8.2022
On August 2, the Atlanta-based crypto payment services provider Bitpay announced that it has expanded its crypto asset support with two different crypto assets. Bitpay revealed the company has integrated apecoin and euro coin into the firm’s platform and the luxury retailer and designer...
Bitcoin, Stablecoins Can’t Solve Global Payment Woes, ECB Study Says
2.8.2022
A senior central banker reckons state backed digital currencies are a better bet to make cross-border transactions quicker and cheaper – or just stitching together existing networks
Tether supply starts to increase after three-month decline
2.8.2022
The Tether printers have been fired up again as the USDT circulating supply has started to tick up
Why DeFi Giants Aave, Curve May Want Their Own Stablecoins
1.8.2022
The Number of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Has Swelled 1,683% Since 2020
1.8.2022
While the stablecoin economy is worth roughly $153 billion today, euro-backed stablecoin issuance has increased 1,683% from $31.9 million worth of euro-based tokens on January 3, 2020, to today’s $569 million. Since November 2021, the number of euro stablecoins swelled by 85.34%, but from...
US, UK Regulators Partner on Broader Crypto Regulation
1.8.2022
Regulators in the U.S. and U.K. have met to discuss broader crypto regulatory initiatives. They reaffirmed their commitment to “continued cooperation to support safe financial innovation, as well as to strengthen regulatory outcomes for stablecoins across jurisdictions.” US and...
Solana-based stablecoin NIRV drops 85% following $3.5M exploit
29.7.2022
The $3.5 million flash loan attack Solana-based Nirvana Finance saw the price of its stablecoin NIRV and native token ANA fall around 85% apiece
Senador republicano de EE. UU. busca apoyo bipartidista para la regulación de stablecoins
28.7.2022
El republicano de mayor rango en el Comité Bancario del Senado está hablando con los demócratas, incluido el presidente Sherrod Brown, para obtener un apoyo más amplio
Pain ahead for algorithmic and non-cash backed stablecoins: IMF director
28.7.2022
IMF Director Tobias Adrian believes uncollateralized and algorithmically-stabilized stablecoins pose too great a threat to holders and may experience further sell-offs
Will Stablecoins Be Tethered to the Fed? Lawmakers Have Circled That Option
27.7.2022
Companies issuing stablecoins would have to deal with the Federal Reserve as the chief oversight agency in the current version of a bill being developed in the U.S. House of Representatives, say people familiar with the talks. This change would be novel for the Fed and for the nonbank crypto...
Bill addressing stablecoins risks in US likely delayed until September: Report
25.7.2022
The unresolved issues in the bill reportedly included provisions on custodial wallets from the Treasury Department, and concerns from the Securities and Exchange Commission
Q2 2022 Cryptocurrency Report Highlights Terra’s Collapse and Capital Exiting the Crypto Ecosystem
23.7.2022
On July 13, the dedicated crypto price tracking, volume, and market capitalization web portal Coingecko published the company’s “Q2 2022 Cryptocurrency Report” which discusses the last quarter’s crypto market action and insights. The 46-page report explains how the Terra...
Stablecoin Market Cap Slides, BUSD and DAI Valuations Jump, Fiat Tokens Represent 70% of All Crypto Trades
21.7.2022
During the last month, the stablecoin economy’s market valuation dropped from $155.23 billion to $153.34 billion on July 20, sliding roughly 1.21%. The top two stablecoins by valuation, tether and usd coin, have seen their market caps slide over the last 30 days, while BUSD and DAI have seen...
Regulators across the ocean discuss stablecoins and MiCa at joint forum
21.7.2022
The representatives of key regulatory bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have met to exchange their experiences
EURST Creator Simone Mazzuca Explains What Differentiates It From Other Stablecoins and Why It Is Here to Stay
21.7.2022
Simone Mazzuca is the creator of EURST – the first representative euro stablecoin, 100% asset backed with US Dollars and live audited. EURST is providing one of the most secure and reliable stablecoin structures on the euro market to serve as a bridge to the digital economy. Mr. Simone...