Stablecoins

New Fed Report Repeats Warning About Stablecoin Run Risks as UST Loses Peg
The Federal Reserve's biannual report came out on the same day Terra's dollar-pegged UST stablecoin fell below $0.85.

Dr. Doom’s Crypto Embrace? We’re All Just Figuring Things Out
Bitcoin skeptic Nouriel Roubini’s development of a digital currency with Dubai’s Atlas Capital is the latest evidence of an industry that is still evolving.

Why We Need Crypto Payments to Work
In a word: competition. This post is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

Ukraine Government Launches Website for Donating and Buying NFTs
The Ukrainian government has launched a website for buying and donating NFTs, continuing to leverage crypto to raise funds amid the war with Russia. “The Hash” group discusses the role digital assets have played in the Ukraine crisis, noting the use of stablecoins by those affected.

What Happens if Stablecoins Win?
A roundtable discussion about the future of money and financial markets – everything from bolstering the dollar's demand to outcompeting Visa. This article is part of CoinDesk’s "Payments Week" series.

A Brief Overview of Crypto Payments in 5 Charts
Bitcoin launched as a purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash, inspiring the rise of other cryptocurrency payment options: Here is what the data shows. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

Bitcoin Payments Remain in Their Infancy but There Are Green Shoots Everywhere
Can cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and CBDCs coexist as methods of payment? Industry leaders shine a light on the future of crypto payments. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

Can Crypto Deliver on Private Transactions in Cashless World?
From personal autonomy to zk-Snarks – the tools and actions that might ensure privacy in this increasingly digital age.

Stablecoins Need to Set a Common Standard, Says US Banking Watchdog
The acting OCC chief says stablecoins aren’t ”interoperable” and that should change.

FTX.US President on What to Expect From Crypto Bahamas
Brett Harrison, president of crypto exchange FTX.US, the stateside wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire FTX, joins “All About Bitcoin” live from Crypto Bahamas to share a preview of his upcoming keynote speech. Plus, his take on crypto’s role in Russian sanctions, algorithmic stablecoins and more.

