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

FSB Tackles Stablecoin Risks in Emerging Markets
FSB Tackles Stablecoin Risks in Emerging Markets
June 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is taking a closer look at stablecoin use in emerging markets. The watchdog group made that announcement following a meeting of the board’s plenary...

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Crypto Startups Take In $100 Billion From Investors in 10 Years
Crypto Startups Take In $100 Billion From Investors in 10 Years
June 16, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

In the years since the industry’s founding, cryptocurrency startups have pulled in around $100 billion. That’s according to a report Saturday (June 15) by Bloomberg...

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Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Lays Off 65 Employees
Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Lays Off 65 Employees
June 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoin issuer Paxos has laid off 65 people, amounting to about 20% of its workforce. These cuts come at a time when the company is...

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SEC Seeks Federal Judge’s Approval of Settlement With Terraform Labs
SEC Seeks Federal Judge’s Approval of Settlement With Terraform Labs
June 12, 2024  |  Legal

The Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly asked a federal judge Wednesday (June 12) to approve a settlement with Terraform Labs. The deal would resolve an...

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What EU MiCA’s July Implementation Means for Global Regulation
What EU MiCA’s July Implementation Means for Global Regulation
June 10, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins sit at the center of the crypto sector’s goals for a return to form. That’s because stablecoin digital assets, which are designed to maintain...

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5 Ideas to Transform Cross-Border Commerce With Blockchain Solutions
5 Ideas to Transform Cross-Border Commerce With Blockchain Solutions
June 07, 2024  |  Blockchain

Cross-border payments innovations are turning global growth frictions into modern fictions. Or, at least, they are working on it. Ripple and Clear Junction announced Wednesday...

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Use Cases for Blockchain Gain Momentum as User Experience Simplifies
Use Cases for Blockchain Gain Momentum as User Experience Simplifies
June 03, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

End-users of technologies don’t want to think — they just want to use. And out-of-the-box usability is particularly essential when it comes to next generation...

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Triple-A Taps PayPal’s Stablecoin to Double Payments Volume
Triple-A Taps PayPal’s Stablecoin to Double Payments Volume
May 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Singapore-based financial institution Triple-A is adding PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin to its payment services. The move, announced Wednesday (May 29), will let the company’s clients accept the stablecoin as a payment method,...

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PayPal Adds Stablecoin to Solana Blockchain
PayPal Adds Stablecoin to Solana Blockchain
May 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal says its stablecoin — PayPal USD (PYUSD) — is now available on the Solana blockchain. The move is designed to make the stablecoin faster and cheaper to...

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