What’s Driving The Demand Behind Stablecoin’s $10B Crypto Market Cap Milestone?

The growth of stablecoins in 2020 has been unlike anything seen before. Each week, more and more of the fiat-backed crypto assets are printed, nearly as fast and as often as the Federal Reserve is printing new cash. дальше »

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Stablecoins, DEX Volume Soars After March’s Sell-Off

Amid the markets bloodbath on March 12-13, the S&P500 index lost 12%, causing a global panic. Bitcoin dropped 50% in minutes, and many people considered stablecoins as a new type of safe haven. дальше »

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Crypto Derivatives Hit New Record as Stablecoins Collapsed in May

Cryptocurrency derivatives volumes recorded their best month yet in May, a new report has revealed. According to the report, derivatives noted a 32% spike last month to hit $602 billion. For USDC, however, May was its worst month yet, recording a 78% drop in volume traded in Bitcoin. дальше »

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Ethereum-based Transactions for Tether Reach a new High

You may think that the number of stablecoins on the market would indicate that there is fierce competition for dominance. Sadly, that is not the case, but ether’s USDT is still firing on all cylinders across the board. дальше »

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DeFi Startup Eidoo Partners With Contis To Launch Visa Crypto Card For EU, and UK Users

Eidoo, a Swiss-based Defi startup has partnered with Europe’s principal Visa member Contis to offer Visa crypto debit cards in Europe and the United Kingdom. The new Visa crypto debit card would support Bitcoin and Ethereum while utilizing regulated stablecoins to offer crypto-to-fiat conversion to negate the volatility factor associated with crypto assets. The card […] дальше »

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Will Stablecoins Oust Bitcoin to Become the New Blockchain?

Research analyst at Messari, Ryan Watkins recently asserted that stablecoins would become the new Blockchain. Stablecoins have garnered attention in recent times, as they are designed to minimize the volatility of the price of the coins. дальше »

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Where Bitcoin Fits in the New Monetary Order

The third part of The Breakdown’s Money Reimagined series looks at the role of bitcoin and USD stablecoins in the new global monetary order. дальше »

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Tron’s New DeFi Initiative JUST

TRON has just launched a new DeFi platform known simply as JUST, which operates similarly to the MakerDAO in that stablecoins are issued when a user locks up native tokens in the smart contract—in this case, TRX coins. дальше »

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For stablecoins like Tether, is its main 'usefulness' to facilitate crypto trades?

Stablecoins have played a significant part in providing on-ramps for new users and traders into the world of cryptocurrency. However, ever since their inception they have also been embroiled in controThe post For stablecoins like Tether, is its main 'usefulness' to facilitate crypto trades? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hash rate, fees, and Tether issuance are all trending higher leading into the Bitcoin block reward halving

A recent surge in Bitcoin transaction fees, hash rate, Google searches, and the issuance of new Tether stablecoins is an indication of strong activity across the ecosystem ahead of next week’s Bitcoin halving. дальше »

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Libra’s Vice-Chair Says Blockchain is Key While Ex-IMF Economist Criticizes the New Whitepaper

Facebook led, Libra Association, recently updated its whitepaper for proposed stablecoins, and has since attracted several opinions from internal and external stakeholders. This was, however, expected given the project’s threat to existing financial ecosystems and the possibility of tapping into Facebook’s market with ease. дальше »

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Future of Finance: CBDCs Offer the New Architecture of Bank Accounts

Could stablecoins and central bank digital currencies offer the only viable alternative to traditional bank accounts?

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Stablecoins and Crosschain Loans: 2 Projects Attempt to Bring Defi Solutions to Bitcoin

While decentralized finance (defi) solutions have grown popular on the Ethereum blockchain, developers have recently created similar systems by leveraging BTC’s network. A project called Atomic Loans claims to offer a noncustodial bitcoin-backed stablecoin solution, while Money on chain a new smart contract built on the RSK protocol, also offers a stablecoin token. дальше »

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RSK Expands Bitcoin DeFi With ‘RIF on Chain’ Products

Money on Chain, the operator of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins on the RSK platform, has announced it is launching a new range of products backed by the RIF token. Under the heading of “RIF on Chain,” the products include a RIF-backed stablecoin and leveraged token. дальше »

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Facebook Libra Redesigned: New System and Cryptocurrency to Comply With Regulations

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has undergone major changes. A number of key areas have been redesigned, including the payment system, the Libra cryptocurrency, and the addition of new single-currency stablecoins. дальше »

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Libra Association Waters Down Libra’s Core Model to Address Regulatory Concerns

The Libra Consortium has made new updates to the white paper detailing amendments to the original premise, which include the introduction of a number of stablecoins pegged to different fiat currencies as against its initial model, among other changes, in response to concerns expressed by regulatory bodies. дальше »

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Stabecoin's new narrative takes shape, FSB targets GSCs again

Many narratives have been spun out with respect to the latest explosion of stablecoins and one of the significant narratives is with regard to the rise in the hoarding of USD in response to fears abouThe post Stabecoin's new narrative takes shape, FSB targets GSCs again appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Global Stablecoins May Be Subject to Securities Regulation, Says IOSCO

Global stablecoins may be subject to securities laws, says IOSCO, in a new report that could complicate such projects’ embrace of decentralization. дальше »

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Crypto Lender Cred Is Offering Investors 10% Interest With Spencer Dinwiddie Partnership

Crypto investors can "pledge" five different cryptos, including two stablecoins, to Cred and earn up to 10 percent interest in a new partnership with NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie. дальше »

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BlockFi Adds New On-Ramp, Allowing Customers to Use Cash Deposits to Buy BTC

The cryptocurrency-focused financial company BlockFi said it now has a newly enabled feature that allows its customers to buy Bitcoin (BTC) with cash. Before, the Jersey City-based crypto lender, only allowed users only to transfer their digital assets [BTC, ETH, LTC, and stablecoins USDC, GUSD] onto the platform from wallets and exchanges. But after today's […] дальше »

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Best cryptocurrency exchanges in 2020

2019 was the year of Stablecoins and Exchanges. The IEO hype that took the market from $125 Billion m. cap (total market capitalization) to $300+ Billion m. cap, not only gave moral boost to exchange owners after the 2018 market crash but also was a major reason for the introduction of new exchanges to the market. дальше »

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CBDC might become single point of failure in itself: BoE exec

Bank of England's Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe is the latest one to address CBDCs and stablecoins. Referring to cryptocurrency as a new wave of technological development, he stated that crypto adoThe post CBDC might become single point of failure in itself: BoE exec appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto derivatives exchange BTSE goes live with new consolidated order book

BTSE, a bitcoin and cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, today unveiled an upgrade to its multi-currency order book with new perks of trading pairs, fairer pricing, and savings on fees. The multi-currency BTSE cryptocurrency trading platform order book is fully inclusive of crypto assets, fiat currencies, and stablecoins. дальше »

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Tether turns to Chainalysis in bid to regain trust with new AML tools

For stablecoins, regulatory compliance has been a challenge. While stablecoins project a simpler narrative regarding its utility as an on-ramp, recent incidents involving popular stablecoins and accusThe post Tether turns to Chainalysis in bid to regain trust with new AML tools appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Komodo launches stablecoin module collateralized with BTC-based assets

Komodo, a multi-chain architecture project that lets users build their own customizable, sovereign, and independent blockchains or “Smart Chains” today announced the rollout of new features that allow for the creation of stablecoins collateralized with Bitcoin protocol-based cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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WEF’s New Global Consortium To Focus On Cryptocurrency Governance Framework

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the creation of a global consortium which will come up with a governance framework for all cryptocurrencies comprising stablecoins. In a blog post, WEF announced that after extensive consultation among the global community members, an international consortium which will work closely with financial institutions, representatives of governments, developers […] дальше »

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Paxos Launches Automatic Conversions Between Bank Deposits and Stablecoins

Paxos is enabling a new auto-transfer feature to streamline the conversion of funds between bank accounts and stablecoin deposits. дальше »

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Altcoin Numbers Continue Exploding in Spite of ICO History

The number of new altcoins and stablecoins being offered to the general public continues to increase. This is in spite of the fact that the Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) that started the altcoin craze have met mostly failure. дальше »

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My Message at Davos: Support Global Stablecoins via Public/Private Partnership

When I travel to Davos next week, I’ll be advocating for the public and private sector to come together to support the development of global stablecoins backed by central bank money and regulated through new forms of public and private partnership. дальше »

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New Stablecoins Commence a Fresh Assault on Tether

Can any stablecoin topple tether? In 2019, the answer to that question was an emphatic ‘No. ’ Despite a string of stablecoins being released onto the market, tether (USDT) increased its grip on the cryptoconomy’s fiat supply, racking up $127B of on-chain volume on Ethereum alone. дальше »

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Binance Launches Feature for Converting BUSD into Selected Stablecoins

Coinspeaker Binance Launches Feature for Converting BUSD into Selected StablecoinsA new product offered by Binance that will allow its BUSD stablecoin to be easily converted with other stablecoins in the crypto market. дальше »

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Crypto Asset Broker Voyager Adds Three Interest-Earning Stablecoins; USDT, USDC, TUSD

Voyager Digital, the cryptocurrency brokerage company has just registered three new stablecoins. While making the announcement on Wednesday, the company also mentioned that it would soon make it possible for its clients to earn interest in their crypto assets. дальше »

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From Lending to Synthetic Assets: How DeFi Can Change in 2020

DeFi made its claim to fame with lending protocols that offer attractive yields. As these rates normalize, new age financial products could propel the space to greater heights.  Stablecoins and Yield in a Volatile Year In the first six months of 2019, Bitcoin spiked from a biennial low of $3,200 to a range high of […] The post From Lending to Synthetic Assets: How DeFi Can Change in 2020 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Russian Central Bank Tests New Kinds of Stablecoins

Coinspeaker Russian Central Bank Tests New Kinds of StablecoinsThe Russian Central Bank is working with corporate entities in implementing its digital currency - stablecoins backed by real assets.Russian Central Bank Tests New Kinds of Stablecoins дальше »

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Utorg Exchange Grants Access to Traders With Limited Verification

Utorg. io is a digital asset exchange based in the U. K. that allows users in Europe and around the world to trade cryptocurrencies with stablecoins and fiat money. What sets the new platform apart from many incumbents is the simplified verification procedure for traders who don’t exceed а daily limit of $1,000. дальше »

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A Complete Guide to Stablecoins

From 2018 onwards, new stablecoins have been pouring onto the markets. Although many are straightforward fiat-collateralized variants on the original stablecoin, Tether, many other projects are also innovating on the stablecoin concept. дальше »

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Blockchain Predictions for 2020

2019 is coming to end, and Blockchain Game blossomed in this year with the introduction of new infrastructure projects, the rise of stablecoins and mainstream adoption. 2020 is going to be game-changer for the Blockchain industry, we have talked with few industry leaders about their 2020 predications, and That’s what they shared. дальше »

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Canadian crypto ATM network Instacoin adds support for 7 stablecoins

Instacoin, a Canadain cryptocurrency ATM operator, today announced that its users can now buy and sell stablecoins across its network. The following seven new coins are now available at all Instacoin ATM locations across Canada: DAI (Multi-Collateral DAI), SAI (Single-Collateral DAI), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Paxos Standard (PAX), TrueUSD (TUSD) and Gemini Dollar (GUSD). дальше »

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TrustToken Launches TUSD on Binance DEX, Four Stablecoins Set to Follow in “Coming Weeks”

Through the year we’ve kept you, our reader, up to date on the new stable coins released by TrustToken, a stable coin issuer backed by top VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). In early June, the stable coin issuer announced a partnership with Binance decentralized exchange (DEX) to list the TrueUSD (TUSD) token allowing users to […] дальше »

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Ethereum Stablecoins Post Better Quarterly Growths than Venmo

Stablecoins launched atop the Ethereum blockchain are growing better than Venmo, according to blockchain research firm TradeBlock. The New York company measured and combined the volumes of five Ethereum-based stablecoins – Dai, Gemini Dollar, Paxos, USD Coin, and Tether – between Q1/2018 and Q1/2019. дальше »

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IMF: Stablecoins Could Surpass Traditional Form of Money

A new IMF paper has said that bank and cash deposits could be kicked to the curb by digital currencies and especially stablecoins. The post IMF: Stablecoins Could Surpass Traditional Form of Money appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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Traditional Money Could Be ‘Surpassed’ By E-Money, Stablecoins: IMF Paper

A new IMF paper suggests that cash and bank deposits could be left behind as digital money and fiat-pegged cryptos see greater adoption. дальше »

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3 Crazy Ways in Which Stellar can Transform Stablecoins

Given the market share stablecoins have accumulated in the cryptocurrency industry today, it is evident this form of money cannot be overlooked. When it comes to converting these stablecoins to traditional money, there are still plenty of hurdles to overcome. дальше »

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Competing Stablecoins Can’t Topple Tether

Love, hate or fear it, there’s no avoiding tether (USDT). Its shadow looms over the cryptoconomy, supplying sanctuary in times of volatility, providing fiat capital inflow and acting as a lightning rod for crypto critics who believe it’s propping up the price of bitcoin. дальше »

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First Wave of 120 ERC-20 Tokens Added to eToro Wallet

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First Wave of 120 ERC-20 Tokens Added to eToro Wallet

New tokens include two eToro stablecoins.

First Wave of 120 ERC-20 Tokens Added to eToro Wallet

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eToroX Announces The Addition Of 120 ERC-20 Tokens To Its Multi-Crypto On-Chain Wallet

New tokens include two eToro stablecoins eToroX, the blockchain subsidiary of global investment platform eToro, today announces it will add 120 ERC-20 tokens to its multi-crypto on-chain wallet.  The first 5 of the 120 tokens added to the wallet today are 3 crypto assets: Maker (MKR), Basic Attention Token (BAT), OmiseGO (OMG) and two eToro […] The post eToroX Announces The Addition Of 120 ERC-20 Tokens To Its Multi-Crypto On-Chain Wallet appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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eToro adds 5 Ethereum tokens to its cryptocurrency wallet – plans to add 115 more

 eToroX, the specialized blockchain division of social trading platform eToro, has announced the launch of the first five of 120 ERC-20 tokens that will be added to its on-chain wallet.   ERC-20 tokens are designed and used solely on the Ethereum platform and can be shared, exchanged for other tokens, or transferred to a cryptocurrency wallet. дальше »

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Research: Only 30% of Known Stablecoins Are Live and Operational

New research from Blockdata shows that 30% of known stablecoin projects are live

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USDQ/KRWQ and Q DAO Challenge Status Quo in Stablecoins. Trade USDQ and on BTCNEXT with Look for New Coins KRWQ, CNYQ and JPYQ in Coming Months

Eunchae Jang has extensive experience in IT support roles. She currently works as an IT Support Manager at Platinum Q DAO Engineering. Eunchae has been effective in streamlining communications between customers and development teams, helping identify and prioritize bottlenecks and challenges. дальше »

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Circle and Coinbase's Centre Seeks to Form Consortium to Promote, Issue USDC

Coinbase and Circle open up the Centre consortium for new members to join, hoping to increase interoperability and transparency among stablecoins

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