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State Street Works on Tokenized Bond and Money Market Fund; No 'Current Plans' for Stablecoin Project
9.10.2024
Tokenized collateral could have helped avoid or lessen the 2022 "liability-driven" crisis, Donna Milrod, chief product officer said in the interview with Financial News
Record Stablecoin Liquidity, Spike in BTC Transactions Could Fuel Bitcoin Price Surge
9.10.2024
Most crypto spot and futures trading are conducted against stablecoin pairs - and an increase signals capital parked on the sidelines to deploy on favorable catalysts
IDA integrates HKDA stablecoin with Chainlink for secure cross-chain use
9.10.2024
IDA Finance’s use of Chainlink Proof of Reserves and CCIP products aims to boost cross-chain operability and asset security
Brazilian Crypto Giants Team up to Launch Real-Pegged Stablecoin
9.10.2024
Bitso, Mercado Bitcoin, and Foxbit have joined forces to issue brl1, a stablecoin pegged to the value of the Brazilian real. The stablecoin will be issued on Ethereum and Polygon, with Cainvest providing liquidity for the BTC and ETH pairs listed on these exchanges and other markets to be developed...
Cryptoquant: Stablecoin Liquidity Surges to Record Highs as Ripple Introduces RLUSD
8.10.2024
Stablecoin liquidity reached unprecedented levels in September 2024, boosting overall cryptocurrency market activity. Meanwhile, Ripple made a notable entrance into the stablecoin space with its newly launched RLUSD, expanding its influence in the financial landscape. Stablecoin Boom Fuels Crypto...
South Korea plans to regulate cross-border stablecoin transactions
8.10.2024
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to consult with other jurisdictions, such as Japan and the European Union, on stablecoin rules.
South Korea plans to regulate cross-border stablecoin transactions
8.10.2024
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to consult with other jurisdictions, including Japan and the EU, on stablecoin rules.
Tether teases USDT documentary on 10th anniversary
6.10.2024
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in an X post that the company will continue to bring financial inclusion to people who are “left behind.”
Nigeria’s Oil-for-Naira Program, Blackrock’s New Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review
6.10.2024
Nigeria introduced an “oil-for-naira” program by selling crude oil to Aliko Dangote’s refinery in a bid to stabilize the weakening local currency. Blackrock announced its support for UStb, a new stablecoin from Ethena Labs. The SEC has formally appealed a court ruling in...
Paypal Completes First Corporate Transaction Using PYUSD Stablecoin
6.10.2024
Paypal has made a significant step in corporate payments by completing its first transaction using its stablecoin Paypal USD (PYUSD). This milestone highlights the role digital currencies can play in streamlining cross-border transactions, with Paypal partnering with Ernst & Young LLP. Paypal...
Sky Reports Over 1 Billion USDS Minted Since August Rebrand
5.10.2024
It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard....
BBVA to Launch Visa-Backed Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Next Year
5.10.2024
BBVA, one of Spain’s largest financial institutions, has announced plans to launch its stablecoin product by 2025. The organization is currently in the sandbox stages and will be developed in partnership with credit giant Visa as part of one of the first projects using its services to launch...
Crypto Biz: Axelar’s new interoperability stack goes live
4.10.2024
With dozens of layer-1 blockchains on the market, communication between networks has become a significant pain point for the broader adoption of Web3-based applications.
Tether is ‘best friend’ of US, says CEO Paolo Ardoino
4.10.2024
While focusing on developing countries, Tether is doing its best to maintain a good relationship with the United States, Paolo Ardoino told Cointelegraph
Ripple Mints 10M RLUSD: Major Step for Stablecoin Ecosystem
4.10.2024
Ripple’s recent announcement on X, highlighting the minting of 10,000,000 RLUSD at its treasury, marks a significant milestone…
Inflation, Dollar Shortage Fuel Stablecoin Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
4.10.2024
Stablecoins are surging in popularity across Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 43% of crypto transactions compared to bitcoin’s 18.1%. This trend is driven by the instability of local currencies and limited access to US dollars. Businesses and individuals view stablecoins as a reliable...
PayPal, Ernst & Young settle first corporate payment via PYUSD stablecoin
3.10.2024
PayPal deepens its push into PYUSD for business transactions, making its first payment using the stablecoin
Spain’s BBVA Bank Partners Visa to Launch Stablecoin by 2025
3.10.2024
BBVA, one of Spain’s largest banks, is preparing to launch its own stablecoin by 2025. The project is…
Stablecoins now 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa crypto tx volume: Chainalysis
2.10.2024
Nigeria and Ethiopia have both experienced local currency devaluation which has driven stablecoin adoption.
Circle to Expand USDC Stablecoin to Australia and APAC Region Through Strategic Partnership
2.10.2024
Mark Carnegie’s MHC Digital Group is partnering with Circle Internet Financial to expand the distribution of the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) to institutional investors in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic collaboration aims to help superannuation funds...