Ethena adopts fee-sharing proposal for ENA token
[Nov 15 9:55 PM] Now the protocol is working on a value accrual mechanism for ENA stakers.
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Tether mints $1 billion USDt on Tron, pays zero fees — Arkham
[Nov 15 9:45 PM] According to stablecoin firm Tether, approximately $127 billion in Tether-USD tokens (USDt) are currently in circulation.
Tether introduces ‘Hadron’ real-world asset tokenization platform
[Nov 14 7:15 PM] The Tether-US dollar stablecoin's market capitalization has topped $126 billion, as approximately $7 billion in new USDt was minted.
Curve Finance launches 'Savings crvUSD' yield-bearing stablecoin
[Nov 13 6:00 PM] Ensuring that decentralized finance platforms and networks do not remain siloed is a key hurdle for DeFi applications to overcome.
Crypto Kidnapping: Tourist Held Captive, Forced to Transfer $250K in USDT
[Nov 13 7:30 AM] A 23-year-old Ukrainian tourist in Phuket, Thailand, was kidnapped and forced to transfer $250,000 in USDT stablecoins (about 8.56 million baht) to two armed robbers. Viacheslav Leibov was threatened with violence until he complied with the…
Tether launches open-source wallet development kit for humans and AI
[Nov 12 5:24 AM] The WDK will enable developers to integrate non-custodial wallets for USDT and Bitcoin into any app, website or device.
Canadian police praise Tether for 'swift' recovery of stolen funds
[Nov 8 9:45 PM] The stablecoin firm previously came under fire from Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis for allegedly facilitating illicit finance activities.
Tether swaps more than 2 billion USDT to the Ethereum network
[Nov 6 9:48 PM] The vast majority of Tether's USDT volume exists on the Tron network due to comparatively lower fees and faster transaction finality.
Global Dollar Network Launches: Crypto Titans Aim to Redefine Payments
[Nov 6 2:30 AM] A consortium of crypto and fintech giants is launching the Global Dollar Network for seamless cross-border payments. A New Frontier: Crypto Leaders Launch Global Dollar Network for Payments Leaders in fintech and digital assets announced Monday the…
Stablecoin supply alone won't pump Bitcoin markets — Ki Young Ju
[Nov 2 10:04 PM] Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls.
Stablecoin Market Grew by $555 Million in October – Which Tokens Are Leading the Pack?
[Nov 2 8:11 PM] According to the latest data, the stablecoin economy now holds a value of $172.892 billion, with October adding $555 million to the fiat-pegged token market. Stablecoin Market Continues to Climb Last month saw stablecoins grow modestly, with the…
US store chain Sheetz expands crypto payments via Flexa
[Nov 2 10:22 AM] Sheetz has expanded its partnership with Flexa to accept BTC, ETH and stablecoin payments at over 750 locations in the US.
Tether Reports $2.5B Profit in Q3, Holds Over $100B of U.S. Treasuries
[Oct 31 8:08 PM] The company's flagship stablecoin USDT is the third-largest cryptocurrency with a $120 billion market capitalization.
Brazilian Central Bank Considers Taxing Stablecoin Remittances
[Oct 31 10:30 AM] The stablecoin boom in Brazil has caught the attention of the central bank, which is currently exploring several ways to tax stablecoin remittances, including issuing a special license for crypto exchanges that provide these services. Central Bank…
Centralized stablecoins may pose risk to DeFi — Curve Finance founder
[Oct 30 7:39 PM] As centralized US dollar-pegged stablecoins continue to gain popularity, the potential for regulatory capture has grown.
Circle raises USDC cash-out fees, affecting large-scale redemptions
[Oct 29 9:20 PM] The fee structure revision primarily affects institutional investors and high-volume traders.
Stablecoins essential for US dollar’s future, says Paxos CEO
[Oct 29 1:01 PM] In an open letter to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Charles Cascarilla highlighted the role of stablecoins in maintaining the US dollar’s global dominance and improving banking efficiency.
Circle CEO Hypes Stablecoin Market Growth With Astounding Prediction
[Oct 28 2:55 PM] Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, has predicted that stablecoins will grow to capture up to 10% of the money supply in the next 10 years. Allaire highlighted that even with the recent expansion of stablecoins, it is still in the early stages of this…
Tether CEO breaks down reserves backing USDT stablecoin
[Oct 27 7:55 PM] The Wall Street Journal cited unnamed individuals as the source of the claims that the United States government is investigating Tether.
Tron Energy Needs Rise 100% In 3 Months: New All-Time High Incoming?
Fireblocks launches $1M grant program to boost PYUSD developer adoption
[Oct 24 8:56 PM] As part of the program, developers can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funding to support their projects.
El Dorado CEO: Venezuela Highlights Stablecoins’ Use Case as a ‘Tool for Resilience’
[Oct 24 10:00 AM] Guillermo Goncalvez, founder and CEO of El Dorado, a Latam-focused P2P exchange, has reflected on the rise of stablecoins from a niche product to a widely used tool in Venezuela. Goncalvez states that, as Venezuelans shift to using the dollar due…
The Fed Is the Wrong Regulator for Stablecoins
[Oct 23 3:48 PM] The U.S. central bank would be conflicted, because stablecoins compete with the Fed's payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs.
Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director
[Oct 23 1:49 PM] The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S
Tether CEO Ardoino Says He Expects U.S. Will Catch Up in Crypto Regulation
[Oct 22 6:23 PM] Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told a U.S. crowd on Tuesday that he's counting on sensible crypto regulations coming soon from the U.S. "There is no place like the U.S.," he said via video link at DC Fintech Week in Washington.
Stripe in $1.1B Acquisition Deal for Stablecoin Platform Bridge
[Oct 21 1:45 PM] Bridge, which has raised $54 million in funding, previously said it aspired to become the blockchain version of Stripe, operating a global system in which other developers could integrate.
Stripe Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge in Record $1.1 Billion Crypto Deal
[Oct 20 9:38 PM] Payments company Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge in a $1.1 billion transaction, marking the largest acquisition in the crypto industry to date. Techcrunch founder Michael Arrington confirmed the news through a post on X, emphasizing…
From $3.6T to $1.2T: The Surprising Decline in Stablecoin Transfer Volume Unveiled
[Oct 20 4:30 AM] Since October kicked off, the stablecoin market has experienced a modest boost, though overall growth has remained quite slow. Currently, the sector is valued at $172.7 billion, with 48.9% of stablecoins residing on Ethereum and 34.92% circulating…
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
[Oct 18 11:30 PM] A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that…
Stablecoins can benefit financial system, Fed governor says
[Oct 18 7:37 PM] The United States national debt has crossed $35 trillion, with $500 billion added to the government debt in the last two weeks alone.