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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...
Canadian regulatory body clarifies stablecoin rules for exchanges and issuers
6.10.2023
The umbrella organization for Canada's securities regulators has set out conditions for the trading and issuance of stablecoins
Spotlight on Ripple’s Elite: Unveiling the Top 10 XRP Wallets
5.10.2023
In September, our newsroom unveiled a series spotlighting the premier ten wallets from platforms such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the stablecoin project Tether. Here’s an in-depth glance at the elite ten XRP wallets highlighted in XRP’s rich list of prominent addresses. The Top 10...
Dirham-Inspired DRAM Stablecoin Listed on Uniswap, PancakeSwap
4.10.2023
Swiss-based blockchain firm Distributed Technologies Resources (DTR) has announced the launch of a Dirham-backed stablecoin, DRAM. The token launched today, October 3, 2023.
According to founder Akshay Naheta, who served as a SoftBank executive once in his career, the tokenized fiat equivalent...
Cardano stablecoin project gambled away investors’ money before rug: Report
3.10.2023
Ardana claimed to be creating a stablecoin platform on Cardano, but new evidence suggests it may have lost investors’ money in bad crypto trades
Binance to shut down BUSD lending by October 25
3.10.2023
The move is part of a phased termination of BUSD support by February 2024
Dirham stablecoin DRAM hits Uniswap, developed by relaunched Distributed Technologies Research
3.10.2023
Distributed Technologies Research has launched DRAM, a Dirham-backed stablecoin that aims to tap into the performance of the United Arab Emirates fiat currency
Despite Government Shutdown Worries, Stablecoin Legislation Pushed by McHenry
2.10.2023
The US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to regulating stablecoins, despite a potential government shutdown looming at the time.
Speaking at a forum organized by stablecoin issuer Circle in New York, McHenry stated that...
Tether Treasury receives two $50M USDT lump sums from Bitfinex
2.10.2023
Two transactions showed lump sums of $500,000,000 in USDT being transferred from Bitfinex to the Tether Treasury only a few minutes apart
Stablecoin Economy Sheds $1.52 Billion in September, Revisiting a 2-Year Low
1.10.2023
Drawing from the latest figures, the stablecoin economy saw a notable $1.52 billion in redemptions unfold from September 1 through September 30, 2023. Within the top ten standings, two stablecoins notably bore the brunt of these redemptions: FRAX and BUSD. The two assets saw their supplies erode...
Report: Hacked Nigerian Crypto Exchange Raises Capital for User Reimbursements
1.10.2023
The recently hacked Nigerian gift card and crypto exchange platform Patricia said on Sept. 29 that it had raised money to refund users. Some users have reportedly grown impatient with the crypto exchange and are weighing their legal options. Unilateral Conversion of Users’ Funds The Nigeria...
Paypal Selects Crypto.com as ‘Preferred Exchange’ for PYUSD Stablecoin
30.9.2023
Paypal has chosen Crypto.com as the “preferred exchange” for its recently launched stablecoin issued by the blockchain company Paxos. The partnership with the trading platform seeks to prop the U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrency which has already listed the coin and provides liquidity for...
Paradigm accuses SEC of bypassing rules in Binance lawsuit
30.9.2023
Paradigm claimed the SEC is attempting to use the allegations in its complaint to alter the law without adhering to the established rulemaking process
Circle Files Amicus Brief in SEC's Binance Lawsuit, Says Stablecoins Are Not Securities
29.9.2023
Stablecoin issuer Circle has stepped into the legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and major crypto exchange Binance.
Circle argued in its amicus curiae brief that stablecoins, whose value is backed by other assets, should not be subject to the same regulatory...
Crypto.com, PayPal and Paxos Partner for PayPal USD Integration – Here's What You Need to Know
28.9.2023
Payments and cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com is integrating PayPal USD (PYUSD) establishing it as a ‘preferred’ exchange for the stablecoin.
The exchange announced Thursday, a partnership with payments giant PayPal and blockchain infrastructure company Paxos to further “the global adoption...