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Paxos Has Other 'White Label Stablecoin Opportunities' in the Works, Head of Strategy Says
PayPal USD is the first regulated stablecoin from a global payments company. The Ethereum-based token will be available to PayPal users in the U.S. and is being issued by Paxos Trust Company. Paxos head of strategy Walter Hessert discusses teaming up with PayPal and notes the firm has "other white label stablecoin opportunities in the works."
PayPal's Stablecoin Launch Is a 'Seminal Moment' for the Industry: Paxos Head of Strategy
Global payments giant PayPal is launching its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). The Ethereum-based token will be available to PayPal users in the U.S. and is being issued by Paxos Trust Company. Paxos Head of Strategy Walter Hessert discusses the partnership, the use cases of stablecoins, and the state of U.S. regulatory oversight for the crypto sector.
Curve Finance Sees 'About 70%' of Stolen Funds Recovered After Exploit: Nansen Analyst
Whitehats hackers and attackers have returned over 73% of all funds stolen from Curve Finance after its early August exploit. Nansen analyst Sandra Leow recaps the events of what happened with Curve, which saw the platform lose millions of dollars worth of various tokens, causing contagion effects in the broader ecosystem.
What's Next for 'Razzlekhan' and Her Husband After Bitfinex Guilty Plea?
Ilya Lichtenstein, husband of Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan, admitted that he was the hacker behind the multi-million-dollar exploit of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016, according to a report from CNBC. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down their respective plea details and what's next for the infamous couple.
Coinbase 'Has an Uphill Climb' Against SEC: Former SEC Senior Trial Counsel
Coinbase is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the SEC. This comes as the regulator sued Coinbase in June, alleging the crypto exchange violated federal securities laws. Howard Fischer, Moses Singer partner and former SEC senior trial counsel, shares his insights into Coinbase's latest legal arguments and potential outcomes.
Crypto Trader Expects 'Regulatory Clarity' Needed for Bitcoin Breakout
"The Crypto Trader" author Glen Goodman discusses his technical analysis of bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap remains stagnant around $29,000 and its price hasn't risen more than 4% in a single day since June 21.
Curve Finance Recovers 73% of Exploited Funds
Curve Finance has recouped roughly 73% of funds stolen during a hack, which saw the platform lose over $73 million worth of various tokens, according to blockchain security company Peck Shield. Nansen analyst Sandra Leow discusses her take about the early August exploit and the implications for the wider DeFi ecosystem.
Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Reportedly Raided by Kenyan Police
Kenyan police raided the Nairobi warehouse of identity and cryptocurrency protocol Worldcoin on Saturday, confiscating documents and machines, local news organizations reported. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn weigh in.
Ether Has 'Much More in Common' With Bitcoin in the ETF Space: Volatility Shares CIO
Stuart Barton, Volatility Shares co-founder and CIO weighs in on the flurry of applications with the SEC for an ether futures ETF. “Our approach has been to use rules that were adopted around ETFs,” Barton said.
Bitcoin Clings to $29K After July Jobs Report
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around the $29,200 level as the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in July with the unemployment rate little-changed at 3.5%. The Tie Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn shares his crypto markets analysis as investors react to the latest U.S. economic data.