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Stablecoins

Covering the most recent crypto news on stablecoins, funding, pseudonymity, digital currency, and more.


Markets

Stablecoin Expansion Continues as Bitcoin Rally Appears to Stall

The unabated expansion of stablecoin supply shows capital continues to flow into the crypto market, one observer noted.

By Omkar GodboleApr 3, 2024

Stablecoin Expansion Continues as Bitcoin Rally Appears to Stall

Markets

Tether Added Nearly 8.9K Bitcoin to Holdings in First Quarter: On-Chain Data

The stablecoin issuer's BTC stack now tops 75,000 tokens worth about $5 billion.

By Stephen AlpherApr 1, 2024

Tether Added Nearly 8.9K Bitcoin to Holdings in First Quarter: On-Chain Data

Markets

The Benefits of Assets Tokenization

We need to start thinking of blockchains as infrastructure for financial innovation rather than concentrating on the prices of a few digital assets, like bitcoin and ether, says WisdomTree’s digital of digital assets, Benjamin Dean.

By Benjamin DeanMar 27, 2024

The Benefits of Assets Tokenization

Tech

Finance Protocol Usual Introduces Stablecoin Backed by Real-World Assets

Profits are redistributed to the community by rewarding token holders with yields.

By Will CannyFeb 28, 2024

Finance Protocol Usual Introduces Stablecoin Backed by Real-World Assets

Markets

Stablecoin USDC Is Making a Comeback: Coinbase

Total market cap of Circle's USDC has increased faster than that of larger rival Tether's USDT in recent months, the report said.

By Will CannyFeb 27, 2024

Stablecoin USDC Is Making a Comeback: Coinbase

Policy

South Africa to Start Work on Stablecoin Regime, Will Start by Considering Use Cases

The Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group is also considering the effect of tokenization on domestic markets.

By Camomile ShumbaFeb 22, 2024

South Africa to Start Work on Stablecoin Regime, Will Start by Considering Use Cases

Policy

Hong Kong Doubles Down on Stablecoin, OTC Rules Promise

Public consultations on stablecoins and over-the-counter trading are already in progress.

By Camomile ShumbaFeb 21, 2024

Hong Kong Doubles Down on Stablecoin, OTC Rules Promise

Policy

UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the U.K. government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months.

By Amitoj SinghFeb 20, 2024

UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

Policy

U.S. Regulators Do Have Some Control Over Stablecoin Tether: JPMorgan

USDT's appeal relative to other stablecoins will likely diminish as regulations will require more transparency and compliance with new anti-money laundering standards, the report said.

By Will CannyFeb 16, 2024

U.S. Regulators Do Have Some Control Over Stablecoin Tether: JPMorgan

Policy

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength

Despite some fears in government circles that crypto could undermine the dollar, the Fed governor said that the use of dollar-dependent stablecoins can boost the dollar's reach.

By Jesse HamiltonFeb 15, 2024

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength

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