Stablecoins
Global Sanctions Against Russia Opened a New Door for China’s Digital Yuan?
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Senior Fellow Darrell Duffie joins “First Mover” to discuss new research from the Hoover Institute regarding China’s digital yuan and the geopolitical implications of central bank digital currencies (CDBCs).

Global Sanctions Against Russia Opened a New Door for China’s Digital Yuan?
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Senior Fellow Darrell Duffie joins “First Mover” to discuss new research from the Hoover Institute regarding China’s digital yuan and the geopolitical implications of central bank digital currencies (CDBCs). Duffle examines the e-CNY’s ability to offer Russia a means to evade economic sanctions and the possibility of a digital dollar in the United States, as well as a conversation on stablecoins.

How Ukrainian Government Is Using Crypto to Fight Against Russia Invasion
Michael Chobanian, Founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, comes back to “First Mover” to discuss the growing role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Chobanian explains how crowdfunded crypto is being used to fund military aid, food and petroleum supplies.

Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Hits $50B in Circulation
The company published its latest attestation report, giving more details about its assets.

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.

Ukraine's Wealthy Finding It Hard to Buy Crypto Amid Geopolitical Tension
A local crypto exchange founder says traders are clamoring for USDT.

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.

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.



