Crypto Rally Foiled by Report of DOJ Probe of Tether

Bitcoin appeared poised to make another run at $70,000, but a WSJ story of a criminal probe into the stablecoin issuer sent prices tumbling Friday afternoon. дальше »

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Tether pitches boron tokens on blockchain to Turkey’s officials: report

Tether is seeking to introduce blockchain technology to Turkey’s boron industry by tokenizing the mineral for broader adoption. Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is proposing a plan to digitize Turkey‘s boron market using blockchain technology, as the company seeks to expand… дальше »

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LATAM crypto update: Colombia’s rise, Mercado Libre’s Meli D’s stablecoin regulations

This week in LATAM’s cryptocurrency landscape, Colombia and Brazil are emerging as leaders with promising growth opportunities. According to the recent Geography of Cryptocurrency Report 2024 by Chainalysis, the region has seen a remarkable 42. дальше »

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Stripe in talks to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge — report

Stablecoins pegged to the United States dollar have outpaced Bitcoin as a store of value in developing countries with runaway inflation. дальше »

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US drives North American crypto dominance despite regional stablecoin decline

North America has once again claimed the top spot as the world’s most significant crypto market thanks to increased institutional activity in the US, according to an Oct. 17 Chainalysis report. дальше »

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Stablecoin usage surged in Q3 as market cap hits $170b: Coinbase

The third quarter of 2024 saw a surge in stablecoin use and adoption, according to Coinbase’s 4th Quarter Guide to Crypto Markets report with Glassnode.  Stablecoins hit an all-time high market capitalization of nearly $170 billion in Q3 2024, according… дальше »

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Stablecoin usage surges in Latin America amid continued struggle with high inflation

Stablecoins like USDT have become a key financial tool in Latin America that helps citizens navigate persistent economic volatility, according to Chainalysis’ global adoption report. The region, which accounts for 9. дальше »

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Robinhood And Revolut Consider Entering The $170 Million Stablecoin Market – Report

According to a Bloomberg report, crypto trading platform Robinhood and financial technology company Revolut are exploring the launch of their own stablecoins. The potential move from Robinhood and Revolut comes amid growing pressure from regulators in Europe, which could loosen the dominance of Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the market. Tether And Circle Prepare […] дальше »

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Robinhood, Revolut eye entry into stablecoin market — Report

Both Robinhood and Revolut are reportedly considering issuing their own stablecoins as the industry continues to expand.

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SocGen's Crypto Unit Takes Euro Stablecoin to Solana After Flopping on Ethereum

Stablecoins are becoming systemically important to the global financial economy, Bernstein wrote in a recent report. дальше »

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Stablecoins Are Becoming Systemically Important, Bernstein Says

Stablecoin supply is back to all-time highs with $170 billion in circulation, the report said. дальше »

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Revolut plans entry into stablecoin market with new fiat-pegged token—report

Revolut, the London-based fintech firm known for its innovative approach to digital finance, is reportedly preparing to launch its fiat-pegged stablecoin. This new venture aims to tap into the rapidly growing stablecoin market, which has seen significant interest and investment. дальше »

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New charges — new problems: Will Tether survive them?

Consumer advocacy group Consumers’ Research has released a report accusing Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, of being opaque and not conducting a full audit of its dollar reserves. Teather is accused of being non-transparent (again) Consumers’ Research analysts… дальше »

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TRON Monthly Report: August 2024 Sees Significant Growth In Fees, Revenue, And Market Activity

TRON has reported a strong performance for August 2024, with positive growth recorded across multiple metrics, including fees, revenue, and total earnings. The platform’s Total Value Locked (TVL) remained stable above the $8 billion mark, while USDT continues to dominate TRON’s stablecoin market cap, accounting for approximately 99% at $58.5 […] дальше »

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Bitcoin (BTC) May Touch New Highs Amid Liquidity Surge, Report States

Bitcoin is poised for a potential rally toward $70,000, driven by rising liquidity inflows and favorable macroeconomic shifts. Stablecoin demand and lower bond yields are key factors in this uptrend. дальше »

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Russia considers launching trading platforms for stablecoins on domestic stock exchanges: report

Russia is set to launch two new crypto exchanges, one in St. Petersburg and another in Moscow, with a focus on stablecoin development. As sanctions continue to impact Russia‘s financial sector, the country is now planning to establish at least… дальше »

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Stablecoin Regulations Could Pose Problems for Tether, JPMorgan Says; USDT Issuer Claims Sour Grapes

Stablecoin issuer Tether has attracted regulatory scrutiny in the past due to its lack of transparency about the composition of its reserves, the report said. дальше »

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Tether Reports Record-Breaking $5.2 Billion Net Profit In Latest 2024 Audit

Tether, one of the largest crypto companies in the industry and issuer of the most widely used stablecoin USDT, has released its attestation report for the first half of the year, recording substantial gains that amount to nearly $1 billion per month. дальше »

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Stablecoin Balance Sheets Can Be Supervised, BIS and UK Central Bank Project Claims

Project Pyxtrial is a first step towards a tool that could support supervisors and regulators in proactively detecting issues in stablecoin backing, the report said. дальше »

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USDC gains ground in DeFi as competition with USDT intensifies: Keyrock report

USDC's growing role in DeFi could reshape the stablecoin market, potentially driving innovation and diversifying use cases beyond trading pairs. The post USDC gains ground in DeFi as competition with USDT intensifies: Keyrock report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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State Street eyes blockchain leap with stablecoin, deposit token: Report

The global asset manager may be on its way to the forefront of settlement technology.

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State Street eyes creation of its own stablecoin and deposit token: Report

State Street's exploration of blockchain-based payment options could accelerate the integration of traditional finance with digital assets. The post State Street eyes creation of its own stablecoin and deposit token: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Australia’s largest bank shuts down stablecoin project: report

The National Australia Bank has reportedly stopped developing its own stablecoin called AUDN just a year after it first disclosed such plans. The National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the four largest financial institutions in Australia, has quietly stopped working… дальше »

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Stablecoin Giant Paxos Shocks With 20% Workforce Slash

Paxos, a key player in the cryptocurrency industry, has caused a stir with an unexpected move. The company recently laid off approximately 20% of its staff, roughly 65 employees. This decision, however, appears to be part of a calculated gamble rather than a sign of financial distress. дальше »

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Stablecoin issuer Paxos cuts 20% of workforce: report

Paxos has reportedly laid off roughly 20% of its staff, with this decision communicated to the affected employees via email on Tuesday. Crypto publication The Block reported on Wednesday that Paxos co-founder and CEO Charles Cascarilla wrote to employees to… дальше »

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Tether Unveils $1 Billion Warchest For Deals And Investments In Key Markets

Stablecoin issuer Tether and its investment arm, Tether Investments, have revealed their intention to allocate more than $1 billion to various investment opportunities over the next 12 months.  According to a Bloomberg report, Paolo Ardoino, Chief Executive Officer behind the USDT stablecoin, shared insights into the company’s next investment strategies and areas of focus in […] дальше »

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MiCA could propel euro-backed stablecoins in the Eurozone: Kaiko report

MiCA's upcoming standards are set to reshape the stablecoin market, with Euro-backed options gaining traction in Europe. The post MiCA could propel euro-backed stablecoins in the Eurozone: Kaiko report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.S. Crypto Regulations Are Moving Against a CBDC and Non-Compliant Stablecoins Like Tether: JPMorgan

Out of four recent crypto regulatory initiatives, the stablecoin bill has the highest chance of being passed before the U.S. presidential election, the report said. дальше »

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Tether slams Deutsche Bank report questioning USDT stability and solvency

Tether, the largest stablecoin in the world, has slammed a recent Deutsche Bank report that questioned the stability of stablecoins and Tether’s solvency. The research, published on May 7, analyzed 334 currency pegs from the year 1800 onward and revealed… дальше »

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Study Uncovers Surprising Data: 90% Of Stablecoin Transactions Not Driven By Human Users

In a recent report by Bloomberg, it has been revealed that more than 90% of stablecoin transaction volumes do not originate from genuine users, according to a new metric co-developed by Visa. Stablecoin Market Faces Data Reality Visa and Allium Labs have created a dashboard designed to filter out transactions initiated by bots and large-scale traders to isolate those made by real individuals. дальше »

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Visa study shows only 10% of stablecoin transactions are real users

While stablecoin adoption has been on an upward trajectory, a new study by payments giant Visa and blockchain data platform Allium Labs, suggests that only 10% may be from real people. Over 90% of stablecoin transaction volume not by real users Per the details in a new report, only $149 billion of the staggering $2.2 […] дальше »

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Visa report reveals less than 10% of stablecoin transactions are organic

A new analysis conducted by Visa and data analytics firm Allium Labs has discovered that less than 10% of stablecoin transaction volumes are generated by real users, with the vast majority driven by automated bots and large-scale traders. дальше »

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Less Than 10% of Stablecoin Transaction Volume Coming from Real Users: Report

Less than 10% of stablecoin transaction volumes are organic or come from real people, according to new findings by Visa and data platform Allium Labs, Bloomberg reported. дальше »

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Tether reports record $4.52 billion profit in Q1 despite shrinking market share

Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) achieved a historic net profit of $4. 52 billion in the first quarter despite facing a significant drop in market share. Record net profit According to the attestation report shared with CryptoSlate, the firm’s substantial profits chiefly originated from its US Treasury holdings, supplemented by gains from its Bitcoin and gold investments. дальше »

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S&P: Stablecoin bill could improve U.S. participation, challenge Tether dominance

According to an S&P report, a bipartisan stablecoin bill may give banks an advantage over other institutions and incentivize competition in the digital asset custody business. дальше »

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Tether's Stablecoin Dominance May Wane Following Proposed U.S. Rules: S&P

The new regulations could offer banks a competitive edge by limiting institutions without a banking license to a maximum stablecoin issuance of $10 billion, the report said. дальше »

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DeFi And Web3 Gaming Dominate Q1: Record Transactions Leave Stablecoins In The Dust, Report

In a recent report published by QuickNode, the first quarter of 2024 showed the dominance of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the notable growth of Web3 gaming in the crypto industry, which outperformed the stablecoin sector in key metrics, indicating investor preference and market sentiment during this period. дальше »

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USDe maintains full collateralization amid first market ‘stress test’

Ethena Labs, the entity behind the USDe synthetic dollar, has released the asset’s first attestation report, which shows the stablecoin remained fully collateralized over the past week despite significant turbulence in the crypto market. дальше »

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Urgent Stablecoin Regulation Needed, Global Financial Watchdog Says

In a bid to navigate the complex landscape of stablecoin regulation, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has sounded the alarm for urgent global oversight. The latest report from the BIS underscores the pressing need for a unified regulatory framework to address the significant regulatory fragmentation hindering the widespread adoption of stablecoins. Related Reading: Shiba […] дальше »

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Circle expands its Web3 Services to Solana as stablecoin transfers surge

Circle is expanding support for the Solana blockchain and USDC stablecoin integration as a report shows Solana processes 43% of all stablecoin transfer volume. дальше »

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BIS Publishes New Stablecoin Report Following Ripple's Announcemnet

With major companies like Ripple entering the stablecoin market, regulators are striving to come up with rules that mitigate risks without hindering innovation дальше »

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Financial Stability Institute calls for uniform stablecoin regulation

A report published by the Financial Stability Institute on Tuesday warned about the need for uniform regulatory frameworks for stablecoins across different countries. дальше »

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Funds In The Shadows: ISIS Expands Crypto Usage For Fundraising And Money Laundering, Report

A recent Bloomberg report revealed that the Islamic State (IS) is allegedly growing its use of cryptocurrencies, including Tether’s USDT stablecoin, to raise and transfer funds globally, with a particular focus on Africa. дальше »

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Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon to miss start of SEC trial, report says

The crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon, best known for his failed algorithmic stablecoin, will likely skip the beginning of a civil trial on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud charges. Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon will likely skip the start… дальше »

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Ethereum and TRON Report Impressive Rallies as NuggetRush Presale Exceeds Expectations

TLDR Ethereum’s (ETH) recent on-chain activity could indicate a rally. Tron (TRX) aims to scale its stablecoin activity to the Bitcoin ecosystem in 2024.   NuggetRush (NUGX) dominates the presale race after raising over $2. дальше »

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UK Is Pushing Hard To Have Stablecoin And Staking Rules Ready Within Next Six Months: Report

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UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the UK government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months, according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »

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U.S. Regulators Do Have Some Control Over Stablecoin Tether: JPMorgan

USDT's appeal relative to other stablecoins will likely diminish as regulations will require more transparency and compliance with new anti-money laundering standards, the report said. дальше »

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JPMorgan: The Shrinking Stablecoin Market Is Another Sign of Investors’ Exodus From Crypto

It’s difficult to see a sustained recovery in crypto prices without stablecoin outflows stopping, the report said. дальше »

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Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans to Hire at Least 130 in Singapore: Report

Paxos plans to make at least 130 hires in Singapore having obtained a central bank license to offer crypto products and services, Bloomberg reported Monday. дальше »

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