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Stablecoin
How PayPal Upended the Crypto Debate in Washington D.C.
Democratic policymakers are rethinking their stance on stablecoins in the wake of the fintech giant's PYUSD announcement, says John Rizzo. Here's why.
Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request
Bitcoin Price Steady Around $29.3K as SBF Goes Back to Jail
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading flat near the $29,300 level as investors react to the news that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sent to jail ahead of his October trial over attempts to tamper with witnesses. Ethena head of research & data Conor Ryder discusses the lack of price action in bitcoin and ether. Plus, insights on traders' interests in meme coins and a potential stablecoin race as fintech giant PayPal releases its dollar-pegged stablecoin PYUSD.
Bank of America Predicts PayPal’s Stablecoin Unlikely to Be Used Widely Anytime Soon
The launch of PayPal’s (PYPL) stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) will drive payments efficiencies and an improved customer experience, but adoption of the cryptocurrency is unlikely to be significant in the near term, Bank of America said in a research report on Thursday. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for PYUSD and why this is a project to watch.
Why Smart Tokens Could Bring a 'Radical New Digital Experience'
Could smart tokens offer a gateway for companies to create new digital ownership opportunities? Smart Token Labs Chief Strategy Officer Mathew Sweezey breaks down the opportunities of smart tokens, explaining why they could be the "key" to "create these next-era digital primitives" and also enable a "radical new digital experience." Plus, reactions to PayPal's dollar-backed stablecoin launch.
PayPal Launches Stablecoin; SFC Issues Warning as Crypto Comes to Rescue in War
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of the stablecoin market as global payments giant PayPal launches its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). Plus, insights on the crypto scene in Asia as Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issues a warning over unlicensed digital assets platform. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
PayPal’s Stablecoin Not Likely to Be Used Widely Anytime Soon: Bank of America
Longer term, the bank sees much more competition for the token.
Rep. Maxine Waters Is 'Deeply Concerned' About PayPal’s New Stablecoin
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said in a statement that she's "deeply concerned" about PayPal's launch of its own stablecoin while there is still no Federal framework for regulation, oversight, and enforcement of these assets.” CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses regulatory concerns surrounding PayPal USD (PYUSD).
PayPal’s Real Stablecoin Strategy: It Wants to Earn Interest on Your Deposits
While it seems positive for crypto, the PYUSD stablecoin will benefit PayPal's own coffers most of all.
Stablecoin Market Could Reach Almost $3T in Next 5 Years: Bernstein
Bernstein analysts said in a research report that the stablecoin market is expected to grow from $125 billion to $2.8 trillion of tokenized digital currency in the next five years. "First Mover" hosts share their reactions to the report and outlook on the stablecoin market.
