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Ripple Effects of UST Stablecoin Collapse

Stablecoin drama continues to ripple across the crypto markets. The tether (USDT) stablecoin, the world's largest stablecoin by market cap, dipped as low as 96 cents Thursday before bouncing back. Terra's UST stablecoin also tumbled to levels as low as 28 cents. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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LUNA, l'emittente UST Terra riavvia la blockchain dopo una breve chiusura

Il prezzo di LUNA è sceso troppo in basso per impedire attacchi alla governance, ha twittato Terraform Labs quando ha annunciato che la rete era stata interrotta.

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Luna Foundation Guard’s Reserve Balance Declines to Zero to Defend UST Peg

Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has moved all of its reserves to bitcoin exchanges to defend its UST stablecoin’s 1:1 dollar peg. LFG’s reserve balance has declined from 80,394 BTC to zero, and the majority has been deposited onto the Gemini exchange. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Ex-Terra Colleagues: Do Kwon Was Behind Failed Stablecoin Experiment Basis Cash

Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been revealed as one of the pseudonymous co-founders behind the failed algorithmic stablecoin Basis Cash. This comes as TerraUSD (UST) and Terra’s LUNA continue their downward spiral. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the fate of UST and the Terra Luna ecosystem. Is history repeating itself?

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UST Woes Draw Spotlight in Janet Yellen's Senate Hearing on Financial Risks

During testimony before the Senate Banking and Urban Affairs Committee on Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the depegging of UST reveals the risks to financial stability and the need for a regulatory framework on stablecoins. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses Yellen's comments and the outlook for stablecoin regulation.

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Yellen’s Stablecoin Warning; China’s E-CNY Plans Looking Shaky

Janet Yellen cites Terra’s UST fiasco while warning over stablecoins. Crypto.com COO warns of tough times ahead for markets. Asian Games postponement, Covid-19 lockdowns affect China’s digital yuan rollout. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Yellen Highlights UST Woes at Hearing on Financial Risks: Will Stablecoin Regulation Come Sooner Than Later?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen brought up the ongoing distress of the UST stablecoin during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. This came as UST depegged from the dollar, falling as much as 40% before rebounding. “The Hash” team discusses the news timing as stablecoin regulation comes into focus on Capitol Hill.

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