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Policy

Circle Seeks to Register in France, Ramping Up European Play

The stablecoin issuer wants to expand European operations and prepare for new reserve requirements under the EU’s MiCA law.

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Videos

CFTC Names Crypto Leaders From Circle, TRM Labs, Fireblocks Among Others to New Tech Advisory Group

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has named former White House official Carole House to chair the newly-formed tech advisory group with members that include executives from Circle, TRM Labs and Fireblocks. House joins "First Mover" to discuss her outlook for the group's approach to crypto regulation and reaction to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler suggesting again that proof-of-stake tokens are securities.

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Videos

Stablecoin Outlook Following Silicon Valley Bank Failure

The Circle-issued USDC stablecoin regained its dollar peg, recovering from the Silicon Valley Bank-induced chaos over the weekend that saw its price plummet to $0.90 on major exchanges. Tastycrypto Head of Digital Assets Ryan Grace weighs in on the future of stablecoins and USDC volatility.

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Finance

What Is Cross River Bank, USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s New Partner?

The New Jersey-based regional bank has a higher profile after a trio of recent bank collapses – and will likely face added regulatory scrutiny.

Cross River headquarters. Fort Lee, New Jersey (Wikimedia)

Markets

Circle USDC Rebounds From Depegging, but Stablecoin Observers See an Uncertain Future

Nearly 4 billion USDC has been removed from the circulating supply since Friday with more USDC being burned than minted, data shows.

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Videos

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Crypto Impact and What's Next

The abrupt collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank prompted U.S. regulators to impose emergency measures to protect depositors. This comes on the heels of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank’s shutdown in the same week. Here’s a look at how SVB’s closure is sending ripple effects across the crypto industry, and what’s to come.

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Learn

Why Stablecoin USDC’s Unstable Weekend Matters

The second-largest stablecoin in crypto has restored its dollar peg after a tumultuous weekend, but it shows how important the token is in the ecosystem.

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Finance

Signature Bank’s Signet Platform Still Works, but Some Clients Have Moved On

The real-time payments platform, popular with crypto businesses, will continue to be offered under the newly established Signature Bridge Bank entity, a source told CoinDesk.

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Finance

Banking Crisis Won’t Kill Crypto Banking Despite Short-Term Pain

From alternative banks to on-chain banking, crypto banking still has plenty of options, experts say.

BBitcoin faces headwinds (Pixabay)