On March 12, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched what is known as the stablecoin issuer sandbox arrangement. The HKMA stated that applicants interested in establishing a stablecoin business in Hong Kong should have a sound business plan. The regulator also clarified that admission into the sandbox does not imply endorsement or support for […]
Israel has taken a significant step in the cryptocurrency domain by green-lighting a pilot for BILS, the first stablecoin pegged to the New Israeli Shekel. Bits of Gold and Israeli Authority Launch BILS Stablecoin in Regulatory Sandbox The initiative, spearheaded by the crypto broker Bits of Gold in collaboration with the Israeli Capital Market, Insurance […]
In the last day, the global trading volume has hit $ 203 billion, with stablecoins accounting for an impressive $ 133 billion of that total. Among the array of stablecoin assets tied to the U.S. dollar, Paypal’s PYUSD has emerged as a top ten player. Yet, despite the ongoing cryptocurrency market upswing, PYUSD …
According to the most recent figures, Ethena’s USDE now boasts an APY of 67.2%, positioning it among the top annual percentage rates within the realm of stablecoin decentralized finance (defi). Furthermore, the supply of this stablecoin has expanded significantly, increasing by 414.6% in the last 30 days. Rapid Growth for Ethena’s USDE Currently, Ethena’s USDE […]
Statistics indicate that the first digital usd (FDUSD), a recently introduced fiat-pegged token launched in August 2023, has risen to become the fourth-largest stablecoin based on market capitalization. Currently, FDUSD holds the fourth position in terms of 24-hour global trading volume. FDUSD Claims Fourth Spot Among Stablecoin Titans In the realm of U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, […]
As the cryptocurrency market swells to a valuation of $ 2.6 trillion, the leading stablecoin, tether, has achieved a market cap of $ 100 billion. Beginning from the start of 2024, tether has seen an addition of 8.27 billion tokens to its supply. From $ 300K to $ 100 Billion: Tether’s …
The stablecoin sector experienced a $ 3.26 billion expansion within the last eight days, climbing from $ 140.82 billion to $ 144.08 billion by Sunday, March 3, 2024. During February, increases in supply were observed in four of the top five stablecoins by market cap, with FDUSD’s supply growth leading amongst the …
Argentina is leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in Latin America. According to a report titled “Argentina Crypto Capital,” produced by Lemon, a leading exchange in the country, four of every ten cryptocurrency apps in Latam are being used by Argentines, with over 70% of the deposits processed by the exchange corresponding to USDT, Tether’s dollar-pegged […]
In the opening fortnight of February, the stablecoin domain expanded by $ 1.7 billion, marking a significant rise. The value of the fiat token crypto market has once again risen witnessing an increase exceeding $ 2.5 billion over the past ten days. Specifically, three stablecoins have driven this upswing, with the stablecoin ethena …
The U.S. financial technology firm Circle said on Feb. 21 that it will discontinue support for USDC on Tron blockchain. The move comes just a few months after Circle refuted allegations that it was Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun’s bank. Despite discontinuing support for USDC on Tron, Circle said it is still committed to growing […]
On Friday, Ethena Labs, the creators of the stablecoin USDE, secured $ 14 million in funding from key investors. Following this recent influx of funds and a previous $ 6.5 million investment from Maelstrom, overseen by Arthur Hayes, in July 2023, the company’s post-valuation has risen to $ 300 million. USDE Issuer …
The African stablecoin on/off ramp, Yellow Card, is set to introduce the stablecoin USDC on the Stellar network. This partnership has the potential to transform global payments and accelerate the adoption of digital assets. Lightning Fast Transfer Speed Yellow Card, a major licensed stablecoin on/off ramp in the African continent, recently announced plans to introduce […]
Statistics reveal that since the onset of February 2024, the stablecoin sector has experienced a significant expansion, with an increase of $ 1.7 billion in its economy. In the last 30 days, both usd coin and first digital usd witnessed their supplies jump by 9.6% and 40.3%, respectively. The Dual-Edged Sword of Stablecoin Growth …
Bitso, a Mexico-based cryptocurrency exchange with a presence in several countries of Latin America, has revealed the trends that its user base followed during 2023. Bitso Argentina CEO Julian Colombo disclosed that while Bitcoin was still the most popular cryptocurrency in the region, Argentines held over five times more stablecoins than the rest of Latam, […]
On Monday, Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, revealed its role as the lead investor in the Series A funding round of mobile payment startup Oobit, which successfully garnered $ 25 million. The investment round saw contributions from notable entities such as Titan Fund, Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko, and 468 Capital. Oobit Secures $ …