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Stablecoins, DeFi Likely to Be SEC’s Next Targets in U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Berenberg

Analysts from Berenberg say that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could bring DeFi protocols and stablecoins, including tether and USD Coin, into regulatory compliance as the agency continues its crackdown on the crypto industry. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the report.

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Circle: USDC Backed 61% by Cash and Cash Equivalents

In its latest attestation report, global payments company Circle revealed Tuesday about 61% of its stablecoin USDC is backed by “cash and cash equivalents,” meaning cash and money market funds. “The Hash” panel discusses Circle’s breakdown of its asset reserves, at least partially answering swirling questions about how USDC is supported.

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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on Taking His Company Public

Jeremy Allaire of Circle, an issuer of stablecoin USDC, says he vows to make his company “the most public and transparent operator of full-reserve stablecoins in the market.” Allaire discusses taking his company public and the mission to increase transparency around USDC.

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What Coinbase's Rate on USDC Reveals About Crypto Credit Risk

Coinbase's below-market interest rate on deposits of the stablecoin USD coin (USDC) reveals customers might prefer lower risk, lower reward. "What is the best way to store dollars? Is it still a bank account, or is it something like this?" host Adam B. Levine asked. "Do we trust Coinbase as much as we trust banks?"

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USDC Stablecoin Backer Circle to Go Public in $4.5B SPAC Deal

Jeremy Allaire’s Circle, which issues stablecoin USD coin (USDC), is going public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal that values the firm at $4.5 billion. “This deal matters because it’s a continuation of crypto companies making good, going public, and infiltrating the traditional world,” host Adam B. Levine said.

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USDC Backer Circle to Go Public in SPAC Deal

Amid much debate on the outlook for stablecoin regulation, Jeremy Allaire’s Circle, which issues stablecoin USD coin (USDC), is going public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. “Circle has a huge opportunity to provide more transparency than any other stablecoin issuer,” CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De said.

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USDC on Tron Blockchain Surpasses $100M 2 Days After Public Unveiling

The circulating supply of stablecoin USD coin (USDC) on Justin Sun's Tron blockchain has surpassed 108 million in less than a month. Some say this indicates that crypto traders are increasingly turning to blockchains that provide cheaper transaction fees with faster speed than what's found on Ethereum. "The Hash" hosts explore the continuing growth of stablecoins and whether USDC is set to defeat tether (USDT) as the dominant stablecoin.

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Stablecoins to Watch: USDC Could Expand to 10 More Blockchains

USD coin (USDC), a stablecoin currently on four blockchain networks with a market cap of $25 billion, could soon be on as many as 10 more networks, including Tezos. USDC is an Ethereum-based stablecoin managed by the CENTRE consortium, started by fintech firm Circle and crypto exchange Coinbase.

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Jeremy Allaire on the Digital Dollar's Future: 'The Central Government Absolutely Does Not Need to Issue a Digital Currency'

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire discusses the challenges and significance of USDC potentially expanding to 10 more blockchain networks, the broadest expansion in stablecoin history. "The central government absolutely does not need to issue a digital currency," he said. Plus, breaking down the difference between tether (USDT) and USDC as USDT risks come into focus.

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Understanding the Challenges of Developing a Financially-Inclusive Crypto Payments Platform

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer at Circle, comments on Turkey's crypto payments ban and the outlook for stablecoins, including Circle's popular USD Coin (USDC). Also, does Coinbase going public affect Circle's partnership with the exchange? And what are his thoughts about Facebook-backed Diem (formerly known as Libra) looking back on his earlier work as a leader of that project? Disparte shares what he learned about regulatory concerns and how Circle is focused on a similar mission, bringing crypto to the unbanked.

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