Stablecoins


Videos

LedgerX CEO on Acquisition by FTX.US in Bid for U.S. Crypto Derivatives

Zach Dexter, co-founder and CEO of LedgerX, discusses what’s next for his crypto derivatives firm as it readies to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX.US by October.

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Avanti Bank CEO on Why It’s Important to Become a Federal Reserve Member Bank

Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Wyoming-based Avanti Bank, a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) that aims to provide crypto custody services for institutional investors, discusses Avanti’s journey to becoming a Federal Reserve member bank. Plus, insights into the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape, private stablecoins, and Avanti’s new digital asset Avit.

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Policy

Regulating Stablecoins for What They Are

Stablecoins redefine the nature of money. Stop trying to regulate them as if they are nothing new.

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Vast Bank CEO on Becoming First US Bank to Allow Clients Direct Access to Crypto

Oklahoma-based Vast Bank has become the first national bank to allow consumers to buy, sell, and manage their cryptocurrencies 24/7 directly with their bank accounts. CEO Brad Scrivner discusses insights into the crypto strategy and the underlying market implications. Plus, how it differs from its competitors and its stablecoin plans.

Recent Videos

Markets

Paxos Renames Standard Stablecoin as Pax Dollar

USDP's updated smart contract will go live on Aug. 31.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stalls Near $50K Ahead of Options Expiration Date

Bitcoin slipped below $50K and will likely consolidate this week, analysts say.

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Markets

Tether Starts Printing Again After 2-Month Pause

The issuer of the world's largest stablecoin has minted 2.3 billion new USDT tokens since the start of August.

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Videos

Circle: USDC to Be Backed 100% by Cash, US Treasurys by September

By September, Circle announced its stablecoin USDC would be 100% backed by cash and short-term U.S. government Treasurys. This following the USDC developer revealing in July only 61% of tokens were backed by cash and money-market funds, amid plans to go public via a SPAC deal that would value the firm at $4.5 billion.

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