Stablecoin
Long-Awaited U.S. Stablecoin Bill Takes Big Step Despite Fight From Democrats, White House
House lawmakers cleared a long-awaited stablecoin legislation for the next step in its route through Congress late Thursday night. This comes as three other key bills were advanced. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments.
MakerDAO Looks to Ignite Growth for $4.6B DAI Stablecoin With Up to 8% Reward
The circulation of Maker’s DAI stablecoin has shrunk by a third over the past year.
Paolo Ardoino: Tether's Stress Test
The role of the stablecoin is to always ensure customers get a one-to-one redemption to the dollar, says Paolo Ardoino, chief technology officer of Tether, the firm stablecoin USDT, and its affiliate cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. Scrutiny on the world’s largest stablecoin has been increasing in the past month due to the latest USDT depegging scare. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Ardoino breaks down the USDT reserves, how the firm’s investment in U.S. treasuries is generating profits and discusses why secondary market traders can trigger USDT depegging concerns.
Sen. Lummis: Latest Crypto Bill Includes a 'More Robust Regulatory Framework'
Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) recently unveiled a new version of their bipartisan crypto bill, which could define more of the conversation around digital asset legislation. Sen. Lummis joins "First Mover" to share insights into the updated bill and the outlook for regulatory clarity in the U.S. The lawmakers also weighs in on the future of stablecoins and her thoughts on a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Pacific Island Group of Palau Starts Stablecoin Trial on XRP Ledger
The country has been distributing PSC (Palau stablecoin) for three weeks and the test will run through August.
Dragonfly, Arthur Hayes Back $6M Round for New Stablecoin, Ethena
The Portugal-based startup also plans to launch a bond token built on the stablecoin platform in the third quarter of 2023.
Gnosis Lets Crypto Users Make Everyday Purchases From Wallets With Visa
The crypto-based debit card will allow web3 users to use their stablecoins to pay for products in everyday life.
Stablecoin TrueUSD Owner Techteryx to Take Full Control of Operation
Techteryx assumed "full management full management of all offshore operations and services related to TUSD," on July 13
Circle Trims Workforce Slightly to Maintain 'Strong Balance Sheet'
Circle has cut its workforce slightly to maintain a “strong balance sheet,” the company said Wednesday. While some departments were subject to layoffs, the stablecoin issuer said it will continue to hire in other areas. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the lingering effects of crypto winter, along with Circle considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan.
Crypto Markets ‘Highly Dependent’ on Stablecoins Lacking Transparency, TUSD Poses Risk: Kaiko
The rapidly growing TUSD, favored by crypto exchange Binance, poses risk to the market, according to the crypto research firm.
