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LUNA, UST Still Available on FTX and Other Exchanges Despite Terra Blockchain Halt

Despite a second halt of the Terra blockchain by its validators, its luna (LUNA) token and TerraUSD (UST) algorithmic stablecoin remain available to trade on FTX and other crypto exchanges. “The Hash” team discusses the implications of crypto delisting and what this could reveal about the fate of Terra.

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Finance

‘Stable in Name Only’: Stablecoin Issuers Speak Out as UST Craters

Asset-backed projects want regulators to know that not all stablecoins are created equal.

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Opinion

The Human Cost of Lunatic Hubris

Terraform Labs' Do Kwon and his collaborators sold a bad bet to thousands of everyday folks. We're beginning to see how immense the harm was.

The Earth had recently formed when it was struck by a protoplanet called Theia roughly three times the size of Mars. The collapse of the Terra blockchain system has had comparable impacts on some holders. (Mark Garlick/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra)

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Terra's UST and LUNA Collapse: Warnings and Skepticism in Retrospect

CoinDesk TV has been taking a deep dive into algorithmic stablecoins for months, interviewing experts who sounded the alarm on their potential risks. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn take a look back at the highlights and the lessons to be learned.

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Paxos Exec on the Future for Stablecoins in Aftermath of UST's Collapse

UST's $14 billion collapse has sent ripples across the stablecoin market and wider crypto industry. Mike Coscetta, chief revenue officer at stablecoin developer and issuer Paxos, discusses what makes the Pax Dollar (USDP) different and shares his take on the risks of algorithmic stablecoins and what the future holds for DeFi. Plus, insights into partnering with Brazil's largest digital bank Nubank to launch BTC and ETH trading in the country.

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Opinion

Luna's Collapse Shows DeFi's Dire Need for Technical, Regulatory Controls

Liquidity aggregators could help manage market participants get through Black Swan events.

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Videos

EU Commission Favors Ban on Large-Scale Stablecoins; Global Crypto Regulatory Body Coming Soon?

According to a document seen by CoinDesk, the European Commission is considering a ban on the widespread use of stablecoins in place of fiat currency. "The Hash" hosts discuss the details of the document and what it means for the future of EU markets and beyond. Plus, a joint body tasked with coordinating global crypto regulation is needed, according to International Organization of Securities Commissions Chair Ashley Alder. Could this become a reality?

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Tether Loses $1 Peg, Bitcoin Briefly Drops to 2020 Levels Near $24K Before Rebounding

The tether (USDT) stablecoin dropped to as low as 94 cents Thursday before recovering to just above 99 cents, briefly losing its parity with the U.S. dollar. Separately, bitcoin dropped to levels not previously seen since December 2020. "The Hash" panel discusses weakening sentiment around stablecoins and why this matters as the crypto markets continue to be under pressure.

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Terra Proposes Token Burn and Increase in Pool Size to Stop UST Dilution

As algorithmic stablecoin UST and luna (LUNA) continue to fall precipitously, Terra has proposed to burn UST and increase the available pool of luna as a solution to the crisis. "The Hash" team discusses the plan and whether or not it could save Terra from total collapse.

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