stablecoins

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize the volatility of the price of the stablecoin, relative to some "stable" asset or basket of assets. A stablecoin can be pegged to a cryptocurrency, fiat money, or to exchange-traded commodities.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Digital Chamber of Commerce Cautions of Stablecoin ‘Over-Regulation’ 
Digital Chamber of Commerce Cautions of Stablecoin ‘Over-Regulation’ 
October 19, 2021  |  Regulation

Beware the risks of over-regulation. The Chamber of Digital Commerce said in a letter to the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets that a framework...

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Circle to Support USDC on Hedera Network
Circle to Support USDC on Hedera Network
October 18, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The FinTech startup and stablecoin issuer Circle says it will support USD Coin (USDC) on the decentralized finance network Hedera. “With more than $30 billion...

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Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
September 21, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The regulatory landscape continues to evolve for stablecoins — and to steal a line from the Beatles, perhaps “forever, not for better.” Coinbase, after having...

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Coinbase CEO’s Tweet Storm Fuels Escalating Fight With SEC Over Regulation of Crypto, Stablecoins
Coinbase CEO’s Tweet Storm Fuels Escalating Fight With SEC Over Regulation of Crypto, Stablecoins
September 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

For cryptos in general, through the past few years and continuing into today, there has been an existential question: Security or currency? Or something else...

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Today In Digital Banking: Lyft Boosts Driver Loyalty, Stablecoin Use Increases, TruMark Teams With NCR
Today In Digital Banking: Lyft Boosts Driver Loyalty, Stablecoin Use Increases, TruMark Teams With NCR
August 25, 2021  |  Digital Banking

Today in digital banking, there is the slow emergence of stablecoins. Plus, Lyft pays drivers when they finish their shifts, among other loyalty boosters, and...

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Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
August 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

There is continued debate over the role of stablecoins – and where they fit within digital commerce, in both commercial and retail settings. These cryptos have...

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New Report: 58 Percent Of Multinational Firms Are Using Cryptocurrency
New Report: 58 Percent Of Multinational Firms Are Using Cryptocurrency
August 11, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In spite of their price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, new PYMNTS research shows that 58 percent of multinational firms are already using at least one...

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US Treasury’s Janet Yellen Presses For Stablecoin Regulations
US Treasury’s Janet Yellen Presses For Stablecoin Regulations
July 20, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told regulators it is critical that the government establishes and adopts a framework for digital currency stablecoins, Reuters reported on...

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Coinbase’s New Stablecoin Account Could Yield 50x More Than Traditional Savings Accounts
Coinbase’s New Stablecoin Account Could Yield 50x More Than Traditional Savings Accounts
June 30, 2021  |  Banking

DeFi, maybe – but in some respects, it looks a lot like traditional finance. News comes this week that Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, has debuted...

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