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Algorithmic stablecoins show promise of reducing volatility — ShapeShift
29.7.2021
“Stablecoin experimentation is happening in real-time with billions of dollars at stake in this vast permissionless lab we call DeFi,” reads a new research report from ShapeShift. The author focuses on the rise of algorithmic stablecoins and their potential use cases
Solana based cross-chain exchange Saber raises $7.7M to expand team and tokens
29.7.2021
Saber has raised $7.7 million in a seeding fund round, and is rated as the second platform on Solana in terms of total locked value (TVL) with $185.77 million
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Pause Before Next Rally
28.7.2021
Analysts expect bitcoin to pause at around $40K before its next leg up
Regulators scrutinizing Tether's commercial paper reserves: Comptroller of the Currency
28.7.2021
Tether is still under regulatory pressure with eyes now cast towards its commercial paper reserves
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stalls After Short-Squeeze Rally
27.7.2021
Technical data suggests lower support around $34,000 could stabilize the current pullback
Why Stablecoins Are Suddenly in the News
27.7.2021
From questions surrounding Tether's USDT to Circle's plan to go public, here is your guide to why everyone is suddenly talking about stablecoins
Stacks AMM Revealed, Native Bitcoin Swaps Executed With Proof-of-Transfer Protocol
27.7.2021
According to a recent report, the first trust-less swap between the Bitcoin blockchain and Stacks protocol has been executed. The co-founder of the Stacks protocol, Muneeb Ali tweeted about the native bitcoin swap and said the progress is a big deal. Trust-less Native Bitcoin Swap Executed With...
Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App
27.7.2021
The a16z-backed Eco, where users’ deposits are loaned out in USDC, says it’s keeping an eye on the BlockFi case
Market Wrap: Possible Trend Reversal as Bitcoin Spikes Past $40K
26.7.2021
The strong bounce in bitcoin over the weekend occurred as shorts covered positions
Paxos Standard Presents Assets Backing Its Stablecoins
23.7.2021
Paxos, a regulated blockchain company, recently presented the basket of resources that back its stablecoins. Paxos Standard (PAX) and Binance USD (BUSD) are reportedly backed almost 100% by cash and cash equivalents. Dan Burstein, CCO of Paxos, harshly criticized Tether and Circle, issuers of other...
Future of Digital Euro ‘Not Clear Yet,’ Former Eurogroup Official Says
22.7.2021
Europe’s digital currency project has made some progress recently, with the Eurozone’s central bank moving to its next stage. Critics point, however, to the continuing lack of clarity around the design and purpose of the digital euro after a decade-long delay, if cryptocurrency is taken...
Tether promises an audit in 'months' as Paxos claims USDT is not a real stablecoin
22.7.2021
Tether’s general counsel said a full audit is coming in months
Auditors reveal USDC backing as Jim Cramer sounds alarm over Tether's mad money
21.7.2021
Grant Horton has conducted an audit on USDC’s reserves and Jim Cramer has questioned what's going on with Tether's commercial paper reserves
Treasury Secretary Yellen Asks US Regulators Overseeing Crypto Assets to ‘Act Quickly’ to Regulate Stablecoins
21.7.2021
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has asked the regulators overseeing crypto assets to “act quickly to ensure there is an appropriate U.S. regulatory framework in place” for stablecoins. U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Public Affairs announced Monday the outcome...
Mastercard Enhancing Program for Cryptocurrency Wallets and Exchanges
21.7.2021
Payments giant Mastercard has announced that its crypto card program is being enhanced for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges. The company said, “Making the process simpler will allow more banks and crypto partners the opportunity to offer their consumers the choice of paying with...
Circle Publishes USDC Attestation, Reserve Report Reveals Segregated Accounts in USD-Denominated Assets
20.7.2021
On July 20, the CEO of Circle Internet Financial LLC., Jeremy Allaire, published a blog post that explains the firm’s dollar-pegged stablecoin is backed by “prioritized trust, transparency, and accountability.” Allaire’s blog post follows a letter from the Centre...
Mastercard To Use Stablecoins In a Simplified Crypto Payments Card Offering
20.7.2021
Source: Adobe/Игорь Головнёв
Payments giant Mastercard announced an enhanced card program for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges that aims to make it easier for partners to convert cryptocurrency to fiat currency.
The program is expected to reduce friction and improve customer experience as well...
Bitcoin Slides Under $30K, Stablecoins Eclipse Trade Volumes, Crypto Interest Depletes
20.7.2021
The price of bitcoin has slid under the $30K zone on Tuesday, dipping to $29,300 per unit during the early morning trading sessions (EDT). The global cryptocurrency market capitalization of all the crypto coins in existence is $1.19 trillion as it decreased by more than 6% in the last day....
USDC Operator Happy After Yellen Calls Stablecoins ‘National Security’ Concern
20.7.2021
Janet Yellen. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Credit Suisse
At least one major stablecoin operator has welcomed the news that the American government is set to direct regulators to “act quickly” on fiat-pegged tokens.
In an official statement, the American Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated...
Treasury secretary Yellen urges lawmakers to quickly introduce stablecoin guidelines
20.7.2021
The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets expects to deliver regulatory recommendations for stablecoins in the coming months