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Nigeria Seizes $37.5M in Digital Assets After Court Grants Freezing Order
16.8.2024
The Nigerian government has seized approximately $37.5 million in digital assets from the organizers of the Endbadgovernance protests. The funds were frozen by a court order based on a claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which alleged that the money was linked to money laundering...
While Useful, Bitcoin Will Not Replace the U.S. Dollar, Russian Analyst Warns
16.8.2024
Viktor Pershikov, a Russian expert in financial markets, has explored the opportunities that crypto and bitcoin will bring to Russia following the laws approved recently by President Putin. Pershikov stated that, while some cryptocurrencies present interesting opportunities as payment tools...
Circle proposes new capital-risk framework for Stablecoins
15.8.2024
In July 2024, Circle became the first stablecoin issuer to comply with the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets regulatory framework
Stablecoin Regulations Could Pose Problems for Tether, JPMorgan Says
15.8.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether has attracted regulatory scrutiny in the past due to its lack of transparency about the composition of its reserves, the report said
Stablecoins Can Make the World a Safer Place. Regulators Should Encourage Them
15.8.2024
The global financial system will be better off if stablecoins are fully adopted and foreign exchange risk goes the way of the dinosaurs, says Christopher Perkins, president of CoinFund
Stablecoin Supply Growth Isn't Eating Into Crypto Market Share: JPMorgan
15.8.2024
The share of stablecoins versus total cryptocurrency market capitalization is relatively unchanged this year, the report said
Eigenlayer Introduces Permissionless Token Support, Expanding Crypto Economic Security Options
15.8.2024
Eigen Labs has announced an upcoming update to the Eigenlayer protocol, introducing Permissionless Token Support. This feature aims to broaden the range of ERC20 tokens that can be utilized as restakable assets, enhancing the crypto economic security of decentralized networks. Permissionless Token...
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