Stablecoins
Blockchain Sleuthing Startup Chainalysis Raises $30 Million
The Series B funding was led by seasoned VC firm Accel and included investment from Benchmark, which led the firm's $16m Series A.
Winklevoss Exchange Gemini Shuts Down Accounts Over Stablecoin Redemptions
OTC traders tell CoinDesk that crypto exchange Gemini is limiting access to redemptions of its GUSD stablecoin.
Ex-Tether Exec Joins Venture Launching Stablecoin Clearinghouse
A former Bitfinex and Tether exec and crypto finance firm XBTO are launching a Bermuda-based clearinghouse for stablecoins.
Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency Launched by Iranian Banks: Report
Four Iranian banks have reportedly teamed up with a blockchain startup to launch a gold-backed cryptocurrency called “PayMon.”
A Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Has Launched on the Ethereum Blockchain
Wrapped BTC (WBTC), an ERC-20 ethereum token collateralized 1-to-1 with bitcoin, is officially live, with about $250,000 worth in circulation.
Digital Garage to Test Yen-Pegged Stablecoin on Blockstream Network
A Digital Garage subsidiary has partnered with blockchain tech firm Blockstream to test atomic swaps of a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin.
Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Fully Dollar Backed, Says Latest Auditor's Report
Crypto finance startup Circle’s USDC stablecoin was fully backed with fiat reserves at the close of 2018, according to auditing firm Grant Thornton.
Genesis, BitGo Team Up to Ease Crypto Trading for Institutions
BitGo and Genesis Global Trading are targeting Wall Street institutions with a new high-speed crypto trading service.
Game of Coins: Inside the Paxos-Gemini Stablecoin Discount War
Here's why several stablecoins saw sudden bursts of activity over the past three months.
Pablo Escobar's Brother Says New Crypto Will Fund 'Impeach Trump' Effort
The brother of deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar has launched a cryptocurrency apparently targeting the impeachment of President Trump.
