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Stablecoin
DeFi Protocol Curve’s $500M Stablecoin Pool Hammered as Traders Flee USDC
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is causing turmoil in crypto stablecoin markets.
Scrutiny Falls on $43B USDC Stablecoin’s Cash Reserves at Failed Silicon Valley Bank
Circle’s USDC, the second-largest stablecoin, with $43 billion market capitalization, held an undisclosed part of its $9.8 billion cash reserves at failed Silicon Valley Bank.
DeFi Stablecoin Exchange mStable Expects 4 Buyout Bids: Source
“We've been working for four weeks actively trying to pursue a M&A route,” protocol’s strategy lead says.
Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin 'NakaDollar'
Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives, which would theoretically be deeply liquid and attractive to traders and provide stability if accepted and used by investors and crypto exchanges. "The Hash" panel discusses the proposal and the future of the stablecoin market.
Crypto Critics' Corner Co-Host 'Surprised' by Tether's Resiliency
Crypto Critics' Corner co-host Bennett Tomlin, who is a notable critic of stablecoin Tether, said he is continuously "surprised" by the resiliency of Tether, particularly following its relationship with Alameda Research.
Dominance of Tether’s USDT Is Rising Among Stablecoins: Data
Earlier this week, USDT’s market share among stablecoins surpassed 54%, data from CoinGecko shows. This is the largest market share Tether’s stablecoin has reached since late November 2021, after the crypto bull market reached its apex. Crypto Critics' Corner co-host Bennett Tomlin discusses the outlook for stablecoins and reacts to the Wall Street Journal report that alleges Tether accessed bank accounts by way of falsified documents and intermediaries.
Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Called NakaDollar
The currency would rely on exchanges to maintain a peg to $1, the BitMEX co-founder said.
Stablecoin Issuer MakerDAO Proposes Additional $750M U.S. Treasury Purchase
The decentralized autonomous organization behind the DAI token previously purchased $500 million worth of government notes and bonds.
What Silvergate Woes Mean For Stablecoins
Digital assets data provider Kaiko says Silvergate Capital's decision to shutter its instant settlement service SEN, which was popular among large investors, will boost the role of stablecoins and their issuers in crypto trading. Maple Finance Head of Capital Markets Quinn Thompson discusses Kaiko's assessment and the outlook for stablecoins.
BTC, ETH Trading Flat Ahead of Powell Testimony
Maple Finance Head of Capital Markets Quinn Thompson discusses his outlook for the crypto markets as BTC, ETH, and most other major cryptocurrencies continue to trade flat ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaking before Congress on Tuesday. Plus, insights into the stablecoin market.