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MakerDAO Founder: UST Was a 'Big Ponzi Scheme'

In the aftermath of TerraUSD's (UST) $14 billion collapse, Rune Christensen, founder of MakerDAO, a decentralized credit platform on Ethereum that supports the Dai (DAI) stablecoin, discusses why UST was "basically a big ponzi scheme" and what makes DAI different. Plus, reacting to Terra's revival plan and "community bond."

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Terra’s UST and LUNA Collapse: How the Crisis Unfolded

TerraUSD (UST), an algorithmic stablecoin that is supposed to stay pegged to the dollar collapsed over 90% over one week.

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LUNA, UST Still Available on FTX and Other Exchanges Despite Terra Blockchain Halt

Despite a second halt of the Terra blockchain by its validators, its luna (LUNA) token and TerraUSD (UST) algorithmic stablecoin remain available to trade on FTX and other crypto exchanges. “The Hash” team discusses the implications of crypto delisting and what this could reveal about the fate of Terra.

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'Stable sa Pangalan Lang': Nagsalita ang Mga Isyu ng Stablecoin bilang UST Craters

Nais ng mga proyektong sinusuportahan ng asset na malaman ng mga regulator na hindi lahat ng stablecoin ay ginawang pantay.

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Terra's UST and LUNA Collapse: Warnings and Skepticism in Retrospect

CoinDesk TV has been taking a deep dive into algorithmic stablecoins for months, interviewing experts who sounded the alarm on their potential risks. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn take a look back at the highlights and the lessons to be learned.

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Paxos Exec on the Future for Stablecoins in Aftermath of UST's Collapse

UST's $14 billion collapse has sent ripples across the stablecoin market and wider crypto industry. Mike Coscetta, chief revenue officer at stablecoin developer and issuer Paxos, discusses what makes the Pax Dollar (USDP) different and shares his take on the risks of algorithmic stablecoins and what the future holds for DeFi. Plus, insights into partnering with Brazil's largest digital bank Nubank to launch BTC and ETH trading in the country.

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