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Stablecoin Outlook Following Silicon Valley Bank Failure
The Circle-issued USDC stablecoin regained its dollar peg, recovering from the Silicon Valley Bank-induced chaos over the weekend that saw its price plummet to $0.90 on major exchanges. Tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace weighs in on the future of stablecoins and USDC volatility.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Crypto Impact and What's Next
The abrupt collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank prompted U.S. regulators to impose emergency measures to protect depositors. This comes on the heels of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank’s shutdown in the same week. Here’s a look at how SVB’s closure is sending ripple effects across the crypto industry, and what’s to come.
Crypto Bank Silvergate Shutdown: 3 Key Takeaways
The crypto meltdown has claimed its first big casualty in the mainstream financial system. California-based Silvergate Bank plans to "voluntarily liquidate" its assets and wind down operations. Here are three key things to know about the company’s unwinding and what it means for the crypto industry and beyond.
Circle CEO Reflects on Lessons Learned in Last Decade
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins CoinDesk's Chief of Content, Michael Casey, in Davos, Switzerland, to reflect on the company's 10 years of growth. "Building something like this is climbing a mountain," he said, "but you don't know how to get to the top."
Circle CEO on Future of Stablecoins, Crypto Regulation
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire in Davos speaks with CoinDesk's Chief Content Officer Michael Casey at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss his crypto journey, the outlook for the stablecoin markets, and the path forward for crypto regulatory clarity.
Coinbase Waves Conversion Fees for Global Users to Switch USDT for USDC
Coinbase is waiving the conversion fees for users that wish to switch to a "trusted stablecoin" in a new campaign that highlights the quality of reserves that back Circle-owned USD Coin (USDC). "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind Coinbase's move.
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Scraps Plan to Go Public
Circle, the company behind stablecoin USDC, has terminated its agreement with special-purpose acquisition company Concord Acquisition Corp., thereby stepping back from its plan to go public. The stablecoin issuer had announced plans to go public in July 2021, with a valuation of $4.5 billion. The valuation was later doubled when the firms amended their terms in February. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of mainstream stablecoin adoption as crypto contagion continues to spread.
