TerraUSD
Terra Projects Begin Moving to Polygon 2 Months After UST Debacle
Almost two months after Terra collapsed following TerraUSD (UST)’s implosion, more than 48 projects previously on the network have begun migrating to Polygon. “The Hash” squad discusses what this means for the fate of the Terra ecosystem.
Kavita Gupta on 'Cascading Effect' of UST Crash on Crypto Lending & DeFi
Kavita Gupta, Delta Blockchain Fund founder and former ConsenSys Ventures head, discusses the "cascading effect" of TerraUSD (UST)'s crash on the wider crypto industry, with crypto lending and DeFi activity on the ropes. Plus, reactions to Morgan Creek looking to counter FTX's BlockFi bailout offer.
Short Sellers Ramping Up Bets Against Tether Amid Market Meltdown
Institutional investors are increasingly shorting tether (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin, amid a wider market sell-off and on the heels of TerraUSD (UST)’s collapse. “The Hash” hosts discuss why Wall Street could be betting big against tether and what this means for the industry.
Crypto Market Volatility Has Affected User Adoption, Citi Says
In a new report, Citibank notes recent “volatility has affected user adoption.” “The Hash” discusses the latest price action, as cryptocurrencies are below their peak amid mounting concerns over stablecoins following the collapse of TerraUSD (UST).
Waves Founder on Stablecoin USDN’s Depegging Crisis and Plan Forward
Neutrino USD (USDN), an algorithmic stablecoin of the Waves ecosystem, lost its U.S. dollar peg in April and again in May amid the collapse of TerraUSD (UST), but has since recovered.
Nansen Research Indicates There's No Single 'Attacker' in Terra's Collapse
A recent report from Nansen indicates there was no one 'attacker' that destabilized the algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST). Nansen Principal Research Analyst Aurelie Barthere joins "First Mover" to discuss the on-chain analytics firm's findings.
Avalanche Says Luna Foundation Guard Has ‘No Plans' for AVAX Tokens
Smart-contract blockchain Avalanche said in a tweet that Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), the entity behind Terra blockchain's failed UST stablecoin, has “disclosed no plans” for the 2 million AVAX tokens currently sitting in its treasury. "The Hash" hosts discusses the "collaboration gone wrong" and why this is a developing story to watch.
Bitcoin Dominance Soars to 2022 Highs
Bitcoin dominance, a measure of BTC's percentage of total crypto market capitalization, is advancing 1% today and is up ~10% since the collapse of Terra's LUNA and UST. What does this mean for bitcoin's bull case? "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
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."
MakerDAO Founder on Regulating Stablecoins
Following the crash of Terra's algorithmic stablecoin UST, what—if any—regulation should be in place to prevent a similar disaster in the future? MakerDAO Founder Rune Christensen shares his take on the need to regulate algorithmic stablecoins and why they need to be collateralized to work.