Stablecoins
Tether Slashes Commercial Paper Holdings by 21%
The largest stablecoin issuer by total supply released its latest attestation report on Tuesday.
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.
Crypto Could Derail Financial Stability, Global Financial Watchdog Says
The Financial Stability Board examined the potential risks posed by the fast-growing crypto market.
VanEck CEO on Why the Talk About 'Recession' May Begin Later in the Year
VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck shares why we may start talking about the word "recession" later in the year on "All About Bitcoin." He adds that while he continues to buy, the pessimistic view is that "financial markets in general will have trouble digesting [the Federal Reserve's] interest rate hikes." Plus, reaction to the Senate Banking Committee's stablecoin hearing and its impact on the markets.
Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail
A federal judge has ordered Heather Morgan, one half of the couple accused of laundering 119,754 bitcoins (worth over $5 billion in today’s prices) of a 2016 Bitfinex hack, to remain in federal custody until trial. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest development in the ongoing Bitfinex saga. Plus, what to expect from the upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.
US Rep. Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bill for Government-Backed Stablecoin Insurance
The bill would designate certain stablecoins as "qualified," making them redeemable on a one-to-one basis for U.S. dollars.
CBDCs Are Going to Disappoint
Central bank digital currencies will enter into a competitive field of payment solutions – including stablecoins.
