South Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced on October 8 that it is reviewing measures to regulate stablecoins more strictly. This decision comes amidst increasing criticism that stablecoins are emerging as a hidden threat in the foreign exchange landscape due to inadequate government oversight. Rising Cross-Border Use and Industry Criticism According to local media […]
TL;DR The XRP Ledger has undergone a code review to enable RLUSD integration with Automated Market Makers (AMMs), with further updates pending. Ripple recently warned users to be cautious of scams, as the stablecoin is not yet publicly launched. The Latest RLUSD Development In April this year, Ripple disclosed it will introduce a stablecoin pegged […]
TL;DR Ripple cautioned users to beware of fake claims that its stablecoin is live. The SEC labeled the product as an unregistered asset, adding to its ongoing legal disputes with the company. XRP Army Beware Earlier this year, Ripple announced it will launch a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the American dollar. It will be called […]
A Coinshares report has revealed that the role of Ethereum (ETH) in crypto is being shaped by two main pillars: marketplaces and stablecoins. However, while the network is making waves in these areas, the path forward for new applications remains unclear. Decentralized Exchanges Dominate The report, released on September 24, indicated that marketplace and stablecoins […]
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, took to social media platform X to commend Celo’s growth. The blockchain network recently outpaced Tron in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. Celo’s Growth In his post, Buterin expressed enthusiasm for the achievements, stating: “This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments and finance has always […]
Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm BitGo has launched a new stablecoin, USDS, that is set to go live in January 2025. The company says the stablecoin will be fully backed by U.S. dollars through a mix of short-term Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash in a bid to ensure liquidity and minimize risk. New Approach […]
Think stablecoins are just a vehicle for anonymous crypto trading? A new survey from Castle Island Ventures would suggest otherwise. In a report sponsored by Visa, the firm showed that crypto users in five developing countries – Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Turkey, and Brazil – are turning to stables largely as a means of payment and […]
Even with several high-profile collapses and de-pegging events in recent years, stablecoins have continued to capture market share from fiat, reflecting strong demand increasingly. Although the stablecoin market is still highly concentrated, with Tether’s USDT at the forefront, its dominance has been eroding over the last two years. In fact, Kaiko’s latest data shows a […]
Bitcoin’s price has stagnated since its March peak due to tight U.S. monetary policy, which has reduced stablecoin supply, according to CryptoQuant analysts. “The reason for Bitcoin’s inability to rally further is fundamentally due to the tightening monetary policy in the U.S. since March 2022,” they reported on July 3. As a result, the overall […]
With Bitcoin trading sideways over the past few months, traders are waiting for their signal to re-enter the market before crypto reclaims its bullish momentum from earlier this year. In a Wednesday memo, an analyst from CryptoQuant highlighted one signal worth looking at: stablecoin liquidity. Stablecoins: The Key To Driving Bitcoin Higher “The bottom line […]