Stablecoins
First Mover: Ether Trounces Bitcoin as Network Sees Surge in Stablecoins
Ether is up more than 50 percent this year, outpacing bitcoin. Is this year's surge in stablecoin issuance playing a role?
New Crypto Bridge Will Make Tether Transactions Cheaper, CTO Says
Bitfinex and Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino says he hopes pToken – a project he has assisted – will make it easier for retail USDT holders to swap their tokens from one chain to another.
Diem's Demise: A Timeline of Libra's Long Road From a Facebook Lab to the Global Stage
A detailed chronology of Libra's journey from a skunkworks inside Facebook to a potential global monetary game-changer to a shadow of its former self.
Stablecoins Aren't Inflating Crypto Market, Study Concludes
New research on issuances and flows of Tether and other stablecoins finds no systematic evidence that these assets drive cryptocurrency market movements.
Miners Trick Stablecoin Protocol PegNet, Turning $11 Into Almost $7M Hoard
The millions in tokens were later destroyed, painting a confusing picture of the attacker's motives.
Facebook's 'Scaled Back' Libra Proposal Is More Dangerous Than You Think
With stablecoin announcements from China and Libra in the same week, the war over the future of money is reaching a new height, says our columnist.
Dai Lending Rates Rise to One-Month High on DeFi Platform Compound
Interest rates on dai deposits have spiked on DeFi platform Compound, another ripple effect of the global financial crisis.
Why This Global Crisis Is a Defining Moment for Stablecoins
The programmability of stablecoins will "change how we think about money itself," says cLabs' Marek Olszewski.
Circle CEO Claims 'Explosive' Stablecoin Demand From Everyday Businesses
Dollar-backed stablecoins are surging in popularity, and much of the demand is from normal businesses, not just crypto traders, Circle’s CEO said.
Market Wrap: Ether Making Big Gains as Stablecoins Proliferate on Ethereum
The Ethereum network has become the place where stablecoins proliferate. Can ether keep rising in price as a result?
