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PBOC Official: China’s Digital Yuan Won’t Be a Speculative Currency Like Bitcoin

23.12.2019
According to recent statements by People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official Mu Changchun, the country’s digital yuan is ready for trials. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) will decidedly not be a speculative asset like bitcoin or stablecoins, and will not need a currency basket...

European Central Bank’s CBDC Borrows Bitcoin’s Pseudo-Anonymity

20.12.2019
On December 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that showcased its blockchain technology proof-of-concept. One particular feature the central bank digital chain holds is the ability to issue “anonymity vouchers.” Also read: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans...

Regulatory Roundup: Crypto ‘Inevitable’ in India, China Rankings, NY Streamlines Policy

16.12.2019
In this regulatory roundup, we cover a positive crypto story in India, China’s year-end rankings, and the European Central Bank entering the stablecoin race. We also cover the New York regulator’s proposed Bitlicense revision — the first in five years — and several other...

Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans to Put ECB ‘Ahead of the Curve’

13.12.2019
At her first press conference as head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde outlined her plans to lead the ECB “ahead of the curve” in the field of digital currency. “There is clearly a demand out there that we have to respond to,” she said, referring...

Stablecoin Startup Terra Expands to Mongolia With Taxi Payment Service

13.12.2019
Terra is partnering with a Mongolian taxi company to let residents pay for rides using a stablecoin

ECB President: ‘We Better Be Ahead of Curve’ on Stablecoins

12.12.2019
Christine Lagarde says financial institutions should foresee the demand for stablecoins

Equilibrium’s Stablecoin Now Has $17.5M in Insurance That Pays Out Automatically

12.12.2019
Equilibrium will hold 6.5 million EOS tokens in reserve as an insurance policy for users should its stablecoin lose its peg

Bitpay Launches Support For Three USD Stablecoins — But Not Tether

11.12.2019
BitPay is now formally accepting stablecoins for payment, but not the one which is by far the most widely used

Saga Stablecoin Goes Live Backed By Basket of Fiat Currencies

10.12.2019
Saga Monetary Technologies has finally launched its SGA stablecoin, and it's already planning to break away from its pegged basket of currencies

Regulatory Roundup: Bitcoin Futures Fund Approved, India’s RBI-Backed Digital Currency

9.12.2019
In this regulatory roundup, we cover the U.S. SEC approving a bitcoin futures fund, the new IRS tax form targeting crypto owners, and several more steps taken by the U.S. government toward crypto regulation. We also cover India’s central bank digital currency plan, South Korea’s crypto...

Venture Capitalists Have Invested Over $200M in Stablecoins

6.12.2019
Does the world need more stablecoins? Yes according to VCs, who have thrown hundreds of millions of dollars at projects developing stable or low volatility digital assets. The $45 million committed in 2019 takes the past two years of VC investment to over $200M. Also read: RBI Governor Discusses...

EU Won’t Let Stablecoins Enter Its Market Until Risks Are Addressed

5.12.2019
No global stablecoin project should begin operations in the EU until the associated risks are addressed, EU authorities say in a new adopted statement

Crypto-Focused Lender Blockfi Launches Trading Platform

5.12.2019
Crypto financial services company Blockfi has launched a trading platform supporting three cryptocurrencies. The new offering adds to the company’s existing services: interest-bearing accounts and crypto-backed loans. Blockfi has completed registration with the U.S. Financial Crimes...

EU Confirms its Firm Stance on All Stablecoins, Not Facebook's Libra Only

5.12.2019
The EU has taken a firm stance on stablecoins. But a senior government official in Lithuania says the move will not stop stablecoin operators from proceeding with their plans as the EU is not against innovations and simplified payments. Today, the Council and the commission adopted a joint...