Stablecoin

Stablecoins are meant to provide a predictable haven within the volatile world of cryptocurrency. Former Paxos Head of Portfolio Management and Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor Jesse Austin Campbell explains the use cases and risks you need to know about this type of cryptocurrency.

Mar 22, 2023

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives called the NakaDollar. BitMEX Acting CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer Stephan Lutz reacts to the proposal, saying, "Arthur's idea is a natural one."

Mar 21, 2023

Stephan Lutz, BitMEX acting CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer, shares his thoughts on the U.S. banking crisis and the impact on crypto exchanges as some companies look to go offshore due to tightening regulatory scrutiny. Plus, insights into BitMEX's 2023 crypto industry outlook and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes' plans for bitcoin-backed stablecoin "NakaDollar."

Mar 21, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed on March 10, and the price of bitcoin (BTC) has been rallying since then. The narratives around bank failures, stablecoins and interest rate hikes seem strong enough to propel the price of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis breaks down bitcoin's latest price moves and more in "The Chart of The Day."

Mar 17, 2023

A wallet linked to the liquidators of the Alameda Research estate sent $100 million in stablecoins to crypto trading firms over the weekend. Over $47 million worth of USD coin (USDC), which fell victim to a depeg last weekend amid banking concerns in the U.S., was sent to GSR Markets on Monday, with a further $50.3 million sent to Cumberland across two transactions, according to an on-chain analysis by Arkham Intelligence. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the state of stablecoins.

Mar 15, 2023

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.

Mar 15, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $25,000 after reaching a nine-month high on Tuesday at about $26,500. The rise of the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value came minutes after the U.S. Consumer Price Index was released. Tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace discusses his crypto markets analysis and shares his insights into investor sentiment on stablecoins.

Mar 15, 2023

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.

Mar 14, 2023

The USDC stablecoin regained its peg to the U.S. dollar, according to CoinGecko, after falling below the $1 value it was supposed to hold as the federal banking and finance regulators said on Sunday that all Silicon Valley Bank depositors would have access to their funds beginning Monday. "The Hash" panel discusses the implications for stablecoins and the wider crypto market.

Mar 13, 2023

Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives, which would theoretically be deeply liquid and attractive to traders and provide stability if accepted and used by investors and crypto exchanges. "The Hash" panel discusses the proposal and the future of the stablecoin market.

Mar 9, 2023