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Stablecoin issuance could be key to the next Bitcoin rally: 10x Research
14.8.2024
More than $2.5 billion has been issued by Tether and Circle over the past week, and 10x Research believes continued momentum could spark a Bitcoin rally
Canadian regulators are looking to investor protection with stablecoin rules — CIRO
13.8.2024
CIRO executive Suzanne Lasrado offered her opinion on the regulatory guidelines affecting Canadian stablecoin users at the Blockchain Futurist Conference
Bitcoin price drops below $59K as institutions stop buying stablecoins
12.8.2024
Bitcoin price saw its local bottom last time Tether minted $1.3 billion worth of stablecoins, which helped BTC recover over 21%
Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation in 18 months
11.8.2024
By establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, the city aims to attract global fintech talent, foster innovation, and ensure the security and integrity of digital asset transactions
Ripple Begins Testing Its Stablecoin on Ethereum and XRP Ledger
9.8.2024
The company said it will use both Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP for cross-border payments services
Stablecoin Economy Swells by $1.53B in 3 Days Amid Market Rebound
9.8.2024
With a 5% upswing in the crypto economy over the past day, following a broad market recovery, the stablecoin economy has ballooned by $1.53 billion in just three days. A notable $750 million of that growth occurred within the last 24 hours alone. Tether’s $1.26B Growth Fuels Stablecoin...
Tether to double its workforce to 200 by mid-2025: Report
9.8.2024
The stablecoin issuer will still be tiny in terms of staff compared to other tech and crypto companies
Elixir’s Yield-Bearing DEUSD Stablecoin Sees 12,071% Growth in 24 Hours
8.8.2024
Yield-bearing stablecoins are gaining traction, with the modular DPoS network Elixir recently introducing a new stablecoin, DEUSD, that offers holders the opportunity to earn returns from the crypto asset. Since Aug. 7, DEUSD’s market value has grown from $952,443 to $115.92 million....
Euro stablecoin market surges under MiCA
6.8.2024
French and Irish fintech companies have partnered to introduce a euro-backed stablecoin. The coin will launch on the Stellar blockchain a month after MiCA stablecoin laws were enacted
Crypto Biz: Stablecoins wave, crypto trading via UAE banks, and more
2.8.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Tether’s profit record, bank-linked crypto trading in the United Arab Emirates, Polymarket’s growth amid US elections, and Coinbase custodian arm
Bahamas Enacts Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act
2.8.2024
The Bahamas has enacted the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), establishing itself as a leader in digital asset regulation. Announced by the Securities Commission, DARE 2024 builds on the DARE Act, 2020, introducing significant reforms to address the evolving digital...
BIS, Bank of England unveil Project Pyxtrial for stablecoin monitoring
31.7.2024
The proof-of-concept showed that real-time monitoring of stablecoin reserves could be achieved with cooperation among regulators, technologists and issuers
Stablecoin growth soars as crypto global mass adoption ramps up
31.7.2024
Steady growth in the market cap of many stablecoins highlights investors’ interest in all aspects of the crypto market
Stablecoin Balance Sheets Can Be Supervised, BIS and UK Central Bank Project Claims
31.7.2024
Project Pyxtrial is a first step towards a tool that could support supervisors and regulators in proactively detecting issues in stablecoin backing, the report said
Bybit Launches Digital Rupee for Secure INR Payments
30.7.2024
The crypto exchange Bybit has introduced a digital rupee (eRupee) as a new payment method for Indian rupee transactions. The launch aims to provide a secure alternative for INR users on its platform. Bybit Aims to Enhance INR Payments With Launch of Digital Rupee Bybit, a digital currency trading...
Circle Said to Be Trading Around $5B Valuation Ahead of Planned IPO: Sources
30.7.2024
The issuer of stablecoin USDC was valued at as much as $9 billion when it first tried to go public in a failed SPAC deal in 2022
Tether dominates with $113B post-SVB collapse — IntoTheBlock
30.7.2024
Tether’s market cap surges post-SVB collapse, driven by liquidity and accessibility, says ITB’s Vincent Maliepaard
Nigerian CBDC Adoption Lags, Makes Up Less Than 1% of Currency in Use
30.7.2024
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, known as the eNaira, was the first of its kind in Africa. However, it currently represents only about 0.36% of the total currency in circulation. Nigerian experts attribute the slow adoption of the e-naira to its perceived lack of significant benefits...
Bank of England to Carry Out CBDC, Digital Ledger Experiments
30.7.2024
In a new discussion paper, the U.K. central bank also said it wants to ensure stablecoins are interchangeable with the pound
FINMA Warns Stablecoins Threaten Swiss Financial Reputation
28.7.2024
The Swiss regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), recently published guidance on the issuance of stablecoins. The regulator says stablecoins are not only associated with money laundering risks but pose reputational risks for the entire Swiss financial centre. Stablecoin...