Stablecoins


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Amazon Isn’t Interested in Crypto Payments, Exploring NFTs Instead

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently stated that the e-commerce giant does not have plans for cryptocurrency payment integration but is considering adding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its retail business. “The Hash” panel discusses the vitality of crypto for everyday payments, considering transactions fees and price fluctuations while noting the possible use cases for stablecoins. 

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Inflation Concerns Hit Investors, BTC Holds Below $40K

Crypto Finance AG Head of Trading Mike Schwitalla shares his insights on the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin’s price once again trades below $40K. Schwitalla discusses reasons for cryptocurrency sell-offs, inflation weighing on investor sentiment, and options trading. Plus, a conversation about stablecoin projects like Tether and Luna.

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How ‘Taro’ Could Bring Stablecoins and NFTs to Bitcoin

CoinDesk Research Analyst George Kaloudis discusses the announcement of the Taproot-powered protocol Taro (Taproot Asset Representation Overlay). Kaloudis explains Taro’s potential to bring new assets like stablecoins and NFTs to the Bitcoin network and its proposed use of “embedded consensus” technology.

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Why LFG's BTC Buying Spree Barely Moved the Markets This Time

The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) added over $173 million in bitcoin (BTC) to its TerraUSD stablecoin reserves, totaling its holdings to almost 40,000 BTC, or roughly $1.67 billion. “The Hash” group discusses the lack of a bitcoin price reaction to LFG’s purchases, the correlation of bitcoin to traditional markets and the “tribal nature of crypto.”

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Política

Top US Bank Watchdog Warns of Stablecoins' 'Lack of Interoperability'

The OCC's acting chief argues the variation across tokens could create walled gardens.

OCC's acting chief, Michael Hsu, is wary of a lack of 'interoperability' in stablecoins as he considers oversight. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Mercados

NEAR Token Has Doubled in 4 Weeks; Here's Why

Venture capitalists’ vote of confidence and stablecoin rumors push the NEAR token higher.

NEAR boosted by venture capitalist’s vote of confidence. (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Tecnologia

Frax Stablecoin Backing to Feature Layer 1 Tokens, Real-World Loans

Using real assets will allow Frax’s products to operate as intended even in a bear market.

Frax to create additional layer of security for its stablecoin. (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Política

FCA to Add 80 People in Crackdown on 'Problem Firms'

The extra staff will help the U.K. regulator strengthen its efforts to clamp down on companies that fail to meet standards.

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