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Tether's USDT Stablecoin Well Over $1 on Ukrainian Crypto Exchange

Tether, which is supposed to represent a $1 value as a dollar-linked stablecoin, is trading above its peg on the Ukrainian exchange amid tensions.

By Helene BraunFeb 24, 2022

Tether's USDT was trading at around $1.10 on Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna on Thursday. (Kuna)

Markets

Ukraine's Wealthy Finding It Hard to Buy Crypto Amid Geopolitical Tension

A local crypto exchange founder says traders are clamoring for USDT.

By Angelique ChenFeb 23, 2022

Michael Chobanian, founder of the Ukrainian crypto exchange Kuna, spoke on "First Mover" Wednesday. (CoinDesk TV screenshot)
Podcasts

Why One Stablecoin Is Being Backed by Bitcoin

By Nathaniel WhittemoreFeb 23, 2022

Why One Stablecoin Is Being Backed by Bitcoin

Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin May Not Be out of the Woods Yet; Stablecoins' Bull Market Continues

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 23, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraFeb 23, 2022

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Markets

Terra's LUNA Jumps 15% as UST Stablecoin Gets $1B Bitcoin Reserve

LUNA's fortunes are closely tied to UST. The stablecoin's creation is facilitated by burning LUNA.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 23, 2022

(Annie Spratt/Unsplash)

Finance

Tether Slashes Commercial Paper Holdings by 21%

The largest stablecoin issuer by total supply released its latest attestation report on Tuesday.

By Helene BraunFeb 22, 2022

USDT is the largest stablecoin by total supply. (DrawKit Illustrations/Unsplash)
Podcasts

The ETH Rundown for Advisers

By Tyrone RossFeb 18, 2022

PlannerDAO, the DAO Built for and by Financial Advisers
Videos

Circle Exec on the Firm’s $9B Valuation, New Deal With SPAC and US Stablecoin Regulation

Feb 17, 2022

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Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 16, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineFeb 16, 2022

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Videos

Key Takeaways From Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Stablecoins

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the state of crypto regulation following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.

Feb 16, 2022

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