Stablecoins


Videos

JPMorgan Chase CEO Calls Crypto Tokens ‘Decentralized Ponzi Schemes'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in congressional testimony that crypto tokens like bitcoin are "decentralized Ponzi schemes.” "The Hash" panel discusses his skepticism toward cryptocurrencies and comments on stablecoins.

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Videos

Future of CBDCs and Stablecoins

How will CBDCs and stablecoins shape Asia’s digital finance? Answers to this question and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Policy

Here’s What’s In the White House’s Crypto Reports

The White House published six reports and a framework. Here’s what they said.

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Policy

US Stablecoin Bill Negotiations Wrestled Over Digital Dollar Approval: Source

The House’s stablecoin oversight legislation is poised for release, but won’t include a controversial CBDC request – just a new study.

Los intentos de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos para controlar a las stablecoins podrían convertirse en un proyecto de ley. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Decentralized Finance Protocol Coin98 Unveils Native Stablecoin CUSD

The move comes as DeFi platforms such as Curve and Aave race to craft their own stablecoins to attract users and boost growth.

Coin98 joins a growing roster of DeFi protocols crafting their own stablecoin. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Exchange WazirX to Delist USDC in Boost for Binance's Stablecoin

WazirX will automatically convert customer holdings into BUSD in an effort to boost the value of Binance's stablecoin.

WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty (WazirX)

Learn

What's the Point of Stablecoins? The Reasons, Risks and Types to Know

Stablecoins are meant to provide a predictable haven within the volatile world of cryptocurrency, but they haven't always been as stable as the name promises.

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Finance

Crypto Lending Company Celsius Files for Permission to Sell Its Stablecoin Holdings

The bankrupt company currently owns 11 forms of stablecoins totaling approximately $23 million, according to disclosures.

Celsius Network founder and CEO Alex Mashinsky (CoinDesk)

Finance

Russian Millionaire’s Startup Plans Ruble Stablecoin Following DAI Model

The firm founded by Russian ex-banker Alexander Lebedev plans to introduce the coin on the Ethereum blockchain.

Alexander Lebedev in his Moscow office