Stablecoins


Videos

What Are US Lawmakers Likely to Do About Crypto?

Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca discusses the regulatory gaps in the crypto industry critics worry undermine the financial markets’ safety and how Congress could use its authority to bring greater regulatory clarity. Plus, her take on stablecoins and what further congressional action may be needed to address their risks.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Videos

Framework to Regulate Crypto, Stablecoins Introduced in Congress

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details, reactions, and potential impact of a new bill introduced by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer that could provide regulatory clarity for stablecoins and the broader digital asset sector.

Recent Videos

Videos

Are Stablecoins Securities?

Talk about stablecoins and the assets backing them has never been as heated as in recent weeks, within the crypto community and among regulators and traditional market investors. Carlos Domingo, CEO of digital asset securities firm Securitize, explains whether stablecoins should be regulated by the SEC as securities, and also breaks down tokenized stocks. Plus, the launch of two crypto yield funds and what they mean for his business.

Recent Videos

Videos

Market Cap of USDC Growing Faster Than Tether

Half of the trades in and out of bitcoin are done with Tether, the dominant stablecoin and third-largest cryptocurrency with a $64 billion market cap. Yet, ​Coin Metrics reveals the market cap of stablecoin USDC is growing faster than that of USDT. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Recent Videos

Videos

Does Tether Pose Systemic Risk to Crypto Markets?

CoinDesk Data and Indexes Director Galen Moore discusses his stablecoin Tether (USDT) assessment and its impact on bitcoin amid the cryptocurrency being subject to increased scrutiny by U.S. regulators. “The question of Tether’s ability to maintain its peg to the dollar is a systemic question,” Moore said.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Videos

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the Challenges of Cryptocurrency Regulation

SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her take on crypto regulation as the SEC’s authority garners attention from Congress. “All of us are going to be challenged as regulators in thinking about how to regulate while making sure that we preserve the important American fundamental of innovation and privacy,” Peirce said.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Videos

Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App

The a16z-backed Eco, a fiat deposit-taking, cashback-granting digital wallet and stablecoin lender, which loans out users’ deposits in USDC, raises another $60 million to propel its crypto-powered banking app. "The Hash" discuss the outlook for Eco as regulators turn up the pressure on stablecoins.

Recent Videos

Videos

USDT Maintains Dollar Peg as Traders Shrug Off DOJ Tether Probe Report

USDT has largely held its dollar peg since Bloomberg reported Monday the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, for possible bank fraud. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in the ongoing investigation and what to watch for.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Videos

Tether Responds to Bloomberg Report, Saying It’s 'Repackaging Stale Claims as News'

Responding to a Bloomberg report published Monday suggesting U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Tether for a possible bank fraud offense conducted years ago, the stablecoin USDT issuer released a statement seemingly implying the report was wrong. CoinDesk's Adam B. Levine unpacks the story and its implications to bitcoin amid rising national concerns over stablecoin risks.

Recent Videos

Videos

Report: Tether Executives Facing Criminal Bank Fraud Charges

Bloomberg reports executives from Tether are reportedly facing a criminal probe into bank fraud, with the U.S. Department of Justice investigating the USDT issuer for a possible offense conducted years ago. “The Hash” panel discusses the ongoing controversy around Tether and why this developing story is one to watch.

CoinDesk placeholder image