Stablecoins


Opinion

The Tether Killer? A True Stablecoin Would Enhance Banking and Crypto

A U.S. dollar pegged stablecoin backed only by cash in a bank could help expand the money supply without causing inflation and improve the banking sector, attorney Daniel Wheeler argues.

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Finance

Societe Generale-Backed Euro Stablecoin EURCV Starts Trading on Bitstamp

The listing marks the first time a euro stablecoin issued by a fully regulated bank is available on a cryptocurrency exchange.

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Markets

SocGen to Introduce EURCV Stablecoin, Picks Flowdesk as Market Maker

The stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible, isn't the first based on the euro, but it does have the backing of Societe Generale, a major European financial institution.

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Consensus Magazine

PayPal's Jose Fernandez da Ponte: Stablecoins for All

The payments giant debuted its own Ethereum-based U.S. dollar stablecoin this year, offering serious competition to existing market leaders such as Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC.

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Consensus Magazine

Paolo Ardoino: The Hardest Working Man in Crypto

The newly promoted CEO of Tether is looking to diversify the firm's investments after a banner year where the stablecoin giant is on track to profit $4.5 billion.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino (Mason Webb/CoinDesk)

Policy

Global Standards Setter for Securities Regulation Publishes Crypto Markets Policy Recommendations

IOSCO denied crypto industry requests for a bespoke regime for stablecoins while requiring closer cooperation between regulators in promotional material.

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Policy

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans New U.S. Dollar-Backed Token for Singapore Operations

The company plans to issue a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin upon receiving full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, its central bank.

Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla at Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

Videos

Large Cap Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Depegged Over 600 Times in 2023: Moody’s Analytics

A recent Moody's Analytics report states there have been more than 600 de-pegs among large-cap fiat-backed stablecoins this year. Moody's Analytics Senior Director and Product Manager Yiannis Giokas discusses the findings as part of a wider conversation on the state of stablecoins. Plus, a closer look at Moody’s Analytics Digital Asset Monitor.

Recent Videos

Videos

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing 'Will Get Approved,' Mark Yusko Predicts

The crypto market has bounced back this year, with bitcoin (BTC) doubling in value amid spot ETF excitement and dovish Federal Reserve expectations. Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO and CIO Mark Yusko discusses the potential factors driving the crypto rally and the impact of stablecoins. Plus, why he thinks BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF application will be approved.

Recent Videos

Markets

Crypto Market Sees Net Capital Inflow for First Time in 17 Months

The 90 day net change in the supply of the top four stablecoins has flipped positive, indicating an inflow of capital into the market.

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