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Top U.S. Treasury Official Weighs In on Digital Dollar Question
The U.S. Treasury Department's Undersecretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang suggested that the federal government's work on a potential digital dollar is accelerating. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the key takeaways from Liang's speech and the state of regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. Plus, a new Coinbase survey of over 2,000 American adults suggests 20% own crypto and the vast majority see an urgent need to update the financial system.
Host of Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, Paxos and Galaxy, Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank
Coinbase's change is specific to banking in U.S. dollars and doesn't affect payment instructions in pounds or euros.
Coinbase CEO: US Can Update Its Financial System by 'Embracing Crypto'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong penned an opinion piece published by CNBC on Wednesday. The crypto exchange executive argues that "by embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance, the U.S. can not only update its financial system, but also solidify its status as a geopolitical powerhouse." "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from Armstrong's comments and the future of crypto guidelines in the country.
Centralized Exchange Scrutiny Will Spur Research of Decentralized Exchanges
Decentralized exchanges have an intriguing road ahead amid the wreckage of FTX.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong: We Delisted BUSD Due to Liquidity Concerns
The exchange previously said it made the move because BUSD didn’t meet its listing standards, without going into any detail.
Coinbase Will Pause Trading of Binance USD Starting March 13
Coinbase says it plans to suspend trading of Binance USD (BUSD) starting March 13 because the stablecoin doesn’t meet its listing standards. Lumida CEO and co-founder Ram Ahluwalia shares his analysis. "I believe that regulators are focused on limiting fiat ramps and trying to control exposure to Binance," Ahluwalia said.
Coinbase to Suspend Trading for Binance USD Stablecoin
Coinbase will suspend trading of Binance USD (BUSD) starting March 13 because the stablecoin doesn’t meet its listing standards, the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange announced in a tweet Monday. The suspension affects Coinbase.com, Coinbase Pro, Coinbase Exchange and Coinbase Prime. Users will still be able to access their BUSD funds and withdraw them at any time, Coinbase said. Lumida CEO and co-founder Ram Ahluwalia shares his reaction and outlines potential regulatory implications.
Crypto Broker Voyager Digital Sends $121M in Crypto to Exchanges, Sells Ether, Shiba Inu Holdings
Blockchain transaction data by Arkham Intelligence shows Voyager Digital transferred some $121 million of crypto assets to exchanges in February and received some $150 million in USDC stablecoins in the last four days, likely proceeds from sales.
Optimism DEX Velodrome Generates Record Weekly Fees Following Coinbase Announcement
Coinbase said last week it is launching Base, another layer two network built using Optimism technology.
Coinbase Trade Volume Surpasses Uniswap’s, Countering Expectations for a DEX Surge
Many market observers expected a surge in the use of decentralized exchanges following the collapse of FTX, but analysts said many DEXs offer a less-user-friendly experience than centralized ones.
