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GHO Stablecoin Fails to Enforce Dollar Peg Amid Criticism, Receives D Grade From Bluechip
22.12.2023
Roughly three weeks ago, Bitcoin.com News covered the stablecoin GHO, when it achieved a notable milestone by reaching $0.98 per coin. However, on December 11, the token experienced a slight dip, hitting $0.975 per unit. Despite some improvement in its stability, the stablecoin has still...
Paxos Receives Regulatory Approval to Expand into Solana Blockchain
22.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Paxos has announced an expansion of its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain after securing regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services. In a press release published Friday, the stablecoin issuer noted that the initiative is a “significant...
Circle Obtains Conditional Registration in France, Names Operations Leader
22.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Stablecoin issuer Circle has secured conditional registration as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). We have achieved a significant early milestone in establishing our European regulatory platform by securing a conditional...
2023: A Critical Juncture for the Global Stablecoin Market
21.12.2023
Moody’s Senior Director Yiannis Giokas said adoption accelerated this year, despite many destabilizing trends
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Conditionally Registered for Digital Asset Services in France
21.12.2023
France has been encouraging crypto companies to set up shop within its borders and take advantage of the clearer industry regulation than in the U.S
Supply of Stablecoins on Ethereum Protocol 30% Lower Than in 2022 — Study
21.12.2023
The supply of stablecoins on the Ethereum chain has dropped by more than 30% from the peak of $100 billion to $66 billion since 2022. The study data shows BUSD and USDC as the two stablecoins which caused the overall market value to fall from $139 billion to $129.5 billion. Tron Stablecoin Supply...
Stablecoin Dominance Hits Lowest Since December 2021 Despite Record Monthly Supply
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The entire stablecoin market cap dominance fell to 8.07% in December, recording the lowest market share since December 2021, despite adding the largest monthly supply last month since February 2022. The total market capitalization of stablecoins rose 3.43% to $128 billion...
Iron Bank Euro’s Stablecoin Crisis: No Clear Path to Repeg After 60% Value Drop
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Skórzewiak Iron Bank Euro (IBEUR), a low-cap alternative stablecoin, has found itself in the midst of a crisis with no immediate route back to its stablecoin peg after experiencing a sharp 60% drop in value on Monday. The stablecoin, with a $3.7 million issuance, tumbled from...
Report Highlights USDT’s Role in the Underground Economy of Cambodia
20.12.2023
A recent report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP) explains the enabling role that Tether’s USDT has on the underground Chinese-linked economy of Cambodia. The stablecoin is allegedly used in different activities like sidestepping capital controls for Chinese nationals, who can use...
Over 40 Countries Forge Ahead with Cryptocurrency Regulation and Legislation: PwC
20.12.2023
Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. More than 40 countries have made significant strides in advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, indicating a growing global trend towards wider cryptocurrency adoption. According to a recent report from professional services firm...
Crashed Stablecoin Iron Bank Euro (ibEUR) Lacks Clear Repeg Path
19.12.2023
S&P’s Stablecoin Report Is a Vote of Confidence for Crypto
19.12.2023
Stablecoins are “something we're putting strong resources towards, because we know it's a growing area both in traditional and new financial areas,” a leading S&P analyst said
Coinbase Expands in Singapore: Launches USD Transfers via SWIFT – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
19.12.2023
Source: Adobe / VideoFlow The major US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has announced the availability of USD transfers for its retail customers in Singapore, according to an announcement. Now, users in Singapore can seamlessly transfer US dollars (USD) to and from their Coinbase accounts using...
Report: Bank of Korea Chief Says Growing Use of Stablecoins Threatens Central Bank Operations
19.12.2023
The Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong recently stated that the growing stablecoin use threatens the operations of central banks. The possible involvement of global networks like Visa and Mastercard in the stablecoin business will likely undermine the monetary independence of countries like...
EURC stablecoin goes live on the Solana Network
19.12.2023
Solana recently announced the addition of EURC to its network. Pegged 1:1 with the Euro, EURC is a stablecoin similar to USDC. Circle, the global technology firm behind USDC, also launched the fiat-backed stablecoin. EURC will remain 1:1 redeemable against the Euro in a full-reserve model....
Circle Launches EURC Stablecoin on Solana, Expanding Euro Access in the Crypto Space
19.12.2023
Expanding the global reach of euro-based stablecoins, Circle has debuted its EURC token on the Solana blockchain, offering a fully reserved, euro-backed digital asset. Circle Expands its Stablecoin Portfolio With EURC Launch on Solana, Boosting Euro Integration in Digital Finance Circle, a leading...
Value of Stablecoins on Ethereum Sees 34% Decline, Tron Records 57.7% Growth since 2022
19.12.2023
Source: iQoncept / Adobe The value of stablecoins on Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a decline of 34% since 2022, while stablecoins on TRON (TRX) have seen a significant growth rate of 57.7% during the same period. According to a recent report from Sixdegree Lab, the supply of stablecoins...
Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Depegs from US Dollar on Exchanges After Company Froze $435M
18.12.2023
Tether’s cooperation with law enforcement has led to the USDT depeg crisis. Image by akif, Adobe Stock. Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, depegged from its intended $1 price amid growing scrutiny over the company’s December 15 announcement of a wallet-freezing...
Circle Issues Euro-Backed Stablecoin EURC Natively on the Solana Blockchain
18.12.2023
Circle aims to boost around-the-clock foreign exchange transactions and remittances by deploying EURC on Solana
Palau Moves Ahead With Second Phase of Stablecoin Pilot
18.12.2023
The Republic of Palau has announced the launch of the second phase of its stablecoin project. Jay Hunter Anson, a member of the board of directors of Palau’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), declared that the new phase will focus on building a robust ecosystem, expanding accessibility and user...