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Facebook’s ‘Scaled Back’ Libra Proposal Is More Dangerous Than You Think
21.4.2020
With stablecoin announcements from China and Libra in the same week, the war over the future of money is reaching a new height, says our columnist
Dai Lending Rates Rise to One-Month High on DeFi Platform Compound
20.4.2020
Interest rates on dai deposits have spiked on DeFi platform Compound, another ripple effect of the global financial crisis
Huobi Mints $4.2 Million in Stablecoins — Is It a 4/20 Coincidence?
20.4.2020
Huobi makes a 4,200,000 minting of its HUSD stablecoin after months of inactivity
$7.6B Sitting in Stablecoins — Is This Bullish or Bearish for Bitcoin?
19.4.2020
$7.6 billion in stablecoins is currently sitting on the sidelines, but does this mean the crypto market is about to explode?
Why This Global Crisis Is a Defining Moment for Stablecoins
18.4.2020
The programmability of stablecoins will "change how we think about money itself," says cLabs' Marek Olszewski
Money Reimagined: Demand for USD Stablecoins Foreshadows Financial Disruption
17.4.2020
The pandemic has increased demand for USD-backed stablecoins, raising the prospect of "crypto-dollarization." The implications are enormous
Facebook Libra Redesigned: New System and Cryptocurrency to Comply With Regulations
17.4.2020
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has undergone major changes. A number of key areas have been redesigned, including the payment system, the Libra cryptocurrency, and the addition of new single-currency stablecoins. The changes largely aim to comply with regulatory requirements. Also...
Circle CEO Claims ‘Explosive’ Stablecoin Demand From Everyday Businesses
17.4.2020
Dollar-backed stablecoins are surging in popularity, and much of the demand is from normal businesses, not just crypto traders, Circle’s CEO said
Market Wrap: Ether Making Big Gains as Stablecoins Proliferate on Ethereum
16.4.2020
The Ethereum network has become the place where stablecoins proliferate. Can ether keep rising in price as a result?
Libra Scales Back Global Currency Ambitions in Concession to Regulators
16.4.2020
The Facebook-spawned Libra Association has scaled back its original vision of a global digital currency backed by a basket of fiat currencies
Ethereum Now Matches Bitcoin on One Key Metric
16.4.2020
The use of the Ethereum network to move value around has shot to record levels, thanks to the growth of stablecoins
Solana Blockchain Adds Korean Stablecoin Terra for Better Payments
16.4.2020
Solana is adding the Terra stablecoin in an effort to bring "novel applications that require price-stable payments" to its high-throughput blockchain
G20 Considers 10 Rules for Regulation of Stablecoins Like Facebook Libra
15.4.2020
The G20 is setting rules to regulate stablecoins such as Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. Responding to a call by the G20, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) has provided 10 “high-level” recommendations that establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Also read:...
G20 Watchdog Warns Nations to Mitigate Risks Posed by Libra-Like Stablecoins
14.4.2020
National regulators need to be prepared for the unique risks posed by global stablecoins, the Financial Stability Board says
World Governments at G20 Are Concerned About All Stablecoins, Not Just Libra
14.4.2020
The G20’s Financial Stability Board believes stablecoins are dangerous due to their ability to circumvent capital controls
'Same Activity, Same Regulation' For 'Global Stablecoins' - FSB Chair
14.4.2020
Cross-border payment inefficiencies will be a problem for the post-pandemic economic recovery of certain regions, says Randal K. Quarles, the Chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) in a letter to the G20. But when it comes to a possible solution - "global stablecoins" - oversight...
Looking Into the History of Stablecoins to Understand the Future of Money
13.4.2020
Cryptocurrencies have different development paths, while stablecoins could become the most prominent technological response to the future of money
EU Lawmakers Want to Create a New Regulator for Crypto 'Blind Spots'
13.4.2020
Alongside stablecoins and token-based fundraising, the EU parliament asserts that Bitcoin mining poses a money laundering risk
Banking API Platform Sila Raises $7.7M on Promise of Programmable Money
8.4.2020
The $7.7 million round from Madrona Venture Group and others will help Sila bring bespoke stablecoins to fintech entrepreneurs
Chicago’s Trading Firms Look to DeFi With New ‘Alliance’
8.4.2020
DeFi may actually grow during the coronavirus crisis. TD Ameritrade, Cumberland, CMT Digital, DV Trading and Jump Trading are hoping to facilitate