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Bank of Thailand plans to regulate asset-backed stablecoins this year
19.3.2021
After issuing a warning against a Baht-pegged stablecoin produced by a South Korea-based firm, Thailand plans to introduce a series of regulations for stablecoins in 2021
Tether Stablecoin Expands Its Reach to Another Blockchain
11.3.2021
Tether has announced the expansion of its USDT token to an eighth blockchain
Reserve Rights (RSR) gains 300% as stablecoins gain regulatory approval
9.3.2021
Global stablecoin adoption and uncontrolled hyperinflation in Venezuela and Argentina have helped push Reserve Rights to a new all-time high
Badger DAO announces $21 million treasury diversification via VC partners
3.3.2021
Badger DAO has welcomed some deep-pocketed investors into the community with an asset sale aimed at de-risking the treasury portfolio
Transparent stablecoins? Conclusion of Tether vs. NYAG raises new questions
28.2.2021
Though the Tether settlement may help bring in more transparency, experts believe that state-centric bans may not be the way out
Inverse Finance seizes tokens, ships code: Launches stablecoin lending protocol
28.2.2021
One of DeFi's strangest experiments continues to push the envelope in both governance and architecture
Many pieces of the Diem puzzle still missing as launch gets delayed
26.2.2021
Besides securing approval from Swiss regulators, Diem seems likely to face opposition from government regulators in many countries
ECB wants final say on the legal status of private stablecoins in the EU
23.2.2021
The European Central Bank has demanded veto power from lawmakers in the European Union over private stablecoin projects like Diem
Algorithmic stablecoins aren’t really stable, but can the concept redeem itself?
18.2.2021
Amid much fanfare, many algorithmic stablecoins have not been stable. Is the problem intractable, or it's the just the algorithms that aren't good enough?
What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?
18.2.2021
If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist
South Korean Blockchain-powered Local Stablecoins Set for Another Boost
17.2.2021
Local stablecoins are making waves in South Korea again, with platforms that allow customers to spend tokens forecasting positive growth in 2021 – and leading candidates in the nation’s two biggest mayoral elections pledging to expand the scope of local government-issued coins.
Much of South Korea...
Tesla's BTC, Apple's Chance, Mastercard's Stablecoins, and 20 Crypto Jokes
13.2.2021
This week started with Tesla announcing USD 1.5 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC) purchase, thus prompting a new BTC price all-time high of USD 48,000. The CME Group launched the trading of ethereum (ETH) futures, while an analyst said that Apple has a “a clear multi-billion dollar opportunity...
Banks Likely to Adopt Stablecoins Cautiously Despite Guidance
11.2.2021
Banks face a stablecoin conundrum: Build their own projects, with all the overhead that implies, or work with well-placed existing providers
No, Mastercard Is Not Adding Crypto Just Yet, It's About Stablecoins
11.2.2021
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Following in its biggest competitor, Visa's, footsteps, payments giant Mastercard said it "will start supporting select cryptocurrencies directly on our network." However, at least in the initial stage, it's about stablecoins, which are...
MasterCard announces support for crypto on its network
11.2.2021
MasterCard will allow its almost one billion users to spend cryptocurrencies at more 30 million merchants, although it hasn’t specified which coins will be supported
Think Stablecoins Are Solid? Remember the Financial Crisis
8.2.2021
USD stablecoins are created largely outside the dollar system and lack federal deposit guarantees. Investors should be careful
Credit Card Companies Should Offer Stablecoin Payments or Be Left Behind: Gartner
5.2.2021
Centralized payment firms like Visa, Mastercard and PayPal have an opportunity to offer innovative stablecoin payment networks, the research firm said
The Block Founder Mike Dudas Takes Stablecoin Role at Paxos
3.2.2021
The serial entrepreneur, payments veteran and pugnacious tweeter will focus on building Paxos' white-labeled stablecoin business
Bullish Sign for Crypto? USDC and Dai Balances on Exchanges Hit Record Highs
2.2.2021
Buying in these stablecoins may foretell where the crypto market is going
USDC on exchanges doubled in January while Tether's dominance fell to new lows
2.2.2021
USD Coin continues to capture stablecoin market share, with Tether’s stable token dominance falling below 75% for the first time ever