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Digitalization won’t displace commercial bank money any time soon: Moody’s
3.5.2023
Even as digitalization increases, the commercial bank’s place in the economy is solid and will be supported by some new forms of money, the credit rating agency says
In the 'Stablecoin Olympics,' No Winner Will Take All
3.5.2023
Can CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and DeFi Coexist?
3.5.2023
Modern payments tools may eventually compete with banks. But is there a place for tokenized bank deposits and central bank digital currencies in DeFi?
Industry heavyweights respond to UK’s crypto asset regulatory framework proposal
1.5.2023
HM Treasury was directed to problem spots that may need refinement, but the basic principles of its approach were heartily welcomed
Visa stablecoin plan, debt’s ceiling effect on Bitcoin price: Hodler’s Digest, April 23-29
30.4.2023
Circle launches cross-chain transfer protocol, Visa shares plans for stablecoin product, Kraken fights back in court, and more
Terra Classic Advocates Propose Plan to Re-Establish USTC’s Peg With US Dollar, Token’s Value Surges by Over 9%
28.4.2023
Almost 12 months back, terrausd (UST), an algorithmic stablecoin, suffered a detachment from the U.S. dollar, causing the Terra ecosystem to crumble shortly thereafter. At present, supporters of the Terra Classic blockchain community are deliberating on a plan to revive the ecosystem...
Terra Classic Hopefuls Mull Revival of Failed UST Stablecoin
28.4.2023
Community members are vying for a new model to improve revenues to sustain the peg, which includes token buybacks and fees paid on peg deviations
Microstrategy Founder Michael Saylor to Argentines: ‘You Need Bitcoin’ — Critics Insist BTC Is Too Volatile
28.4.2023
Micheal Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy, has told people living in inflation-stricken Argentina that they now “need bitcoin.” While many bitcoiners have welcomed Saylor’s suggestion, a few critics have said the top crypto asset’s volatility makes it an unsuitable...
Seoul Prosecutors Believe Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Still in Possession of $100 Million Held in Swiss Bank Account
27.4.2023
In the wake of the recent legal action against ten associates of Terraform Labs, which included the co-founder Shin Hyun-seong, known to many as Daniel Shin, it appears that prosecutors from Seoul are convinced that Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon are still in possession of a considerable...
Stablecoin Reserves Need to Be Diverse, EU Bank Agency Chief Says
27.4.2023
The EBA’s José Manuel Campa urged crypto players to start managing risks right away as new norms bed in
Bahamas securities watchdog presents comprehensive new draft digital assets act
26.4.2023
After the FTX scandal focused the international spotlight on it, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas completes its regulator overhaul
South Korea’s sweeping crypto bill passes first regulatory hurdles
26.4.2023
Legislators in South Korea passed a first phase review of proposed cryptocurrency regulations that include relatively harsh sentencing recommendations
USDC Stablecoin Strengthened by U.S. Banking Crisis in March, Circle CEO Says
26.4.2023
The stablecoin has upgraded its market infrastructure after losing its peg during the crisis
NY Fed Policy Change Could Squash Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Hope for Fed Access
26.4.2023
Funds structured as stablecoin issuer Circle’s Blackrock-managed USDC reserve fund “generally will be deemed ineligible” for the New York Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase program under the new rules
Tether Grows 2.3% as Stablecoin Economy Loses $2.4 Billion in Value Since March 31
25.4.2023
While several top digital assets have decreased in value against the U.S. dollar over the past month, the stablecoin economy has lost $2.4 billion in value since March 31, 2023. Four of the top five stablecoins experienced net redemptions over the last 30 days, except for tether, which grew by 2.3%...
Today in Crypto: Visa’s ‘Ambitious Crypto Product Roadmap’, Bitget’s On-ramp Service for Visa & Mastercard Crypto Purchases, Fractal & XRPL Partner on KYC/AML, Aptos Labs Teams Up with Ledger
25.4.2023
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Stablecoin payments: Visa shares plans for ‘ambitious’ crypto product
25.4.2023
Visa’s upcoming crypto product is designed to drive mainstream adoption of public blockchain networks and stablecoin payments
Draft bill suggests separating legislation on payment stablecoins and digital asset markets
24.4.2023
The draft bill no longer included aspects of an earlier version that included legislation of custodial service providers and algorithmic stablecoins, as well as a CBDC study
House Republicans Make Case on Stablecoin Bill After Democrats Called for Do-Over
24.4.2023
Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee are taking another swing at stablecoin legislation with a discussion draft revealed Monday afternoon, which may mark a new starting point for negotiations with Democrats
Wallet Bot on Telegram Adds Bitcoin Support to Web Interface Following Tether Integration
22.4.2023
Telegram users can now buy, sell, and send bitcoin, as the leading cryptocurrency has been integrated into the Wallet bot on the popular messaging application. The bitcoin support follows the wallet’s recent tether integration, which enables users to transact with the stablecoin as well....