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Is Justin Sun's USDD Stablecoin a Copycat?

Crypto analysts took a stab at Tron Founder Justin Sun’s new algorithmic stablecoin decentralized USD (USDD), calling it a clone of Terra’s UST coin. "The Hash” group discusses Tron’s whitepaper being an alleged copy of Ethereum, the rapid growth of UST and signs of increasing algorithmic stablecoin adoption. 

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Bankoff’s Crypto Wallets Nearly Empty After Virtual Debit Card Provider Folds

The Delaware-registered company said Visa and Stripe cut it off for serving too many Russians, but on-chain data has stoked users' suspicions.

More than $8M worth of USDT passed through Bankoff's wallets since December 2020, but less than $2,000 remains.

Mercati

'Revolution' Promised by Tron's Justin Sun Looks Like Clone of Terra's Algorithmic Stablecoin

Tron, an Ethereum competitor blockchain, is the latest to launch an algorithmic stablecoin inspired by the success of Terra’s UST. It has lofty goals for USDD, but not much else.

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Huobi Exec on Crypto in China Following Crypto Ban

Huobi Financial Officer Lily Zhang discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, sharing insights into the state of digital assets in China following the country's crypto ban. Plus, the impact of rising rates on markets and reactions to Tron's Justin Sun announcing the launch of decentralized algorithmic stablecoin USDD.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rise Loses Steam After Fed Comments

Tighter monetary policy has been a headwind for stocks and cryptos, but indicators remain bullish over the short term.

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Finanza

Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter to Take Company Private

Tron founder Justin Sun responded by tweeting he would offer $60 a share, compared with Musk's $54.20.

GRUENHEIDE, GERMANY - AUGUST 13: Tesla CEO Elon Musk talks during a tour of the plant of the future foundry of the Tesla Gigafactory on August 13, 2021 in Grünheide near Berlin, Germany. The US company plans to build around 500,000 of the compact Model 3 and Model Y series here every year. (Photo by Patrick Pleul - Pool/Getty Images)

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Buyer of ‘Jack Dorsey Tweet’ NFT Is Out of Prison and Under Fire From Investors

Sina Estavi says he’s trying to make it right with holders of BRG, the token that crashed after his arrest in Iran last year. Investors have their doubts.

Bridge Oracle, Estavi’s crypto project, relaunched on Binance Smart Chain after the Tron network version collapsed. (Ammodramus/Wikimedia Commons)

Politiche

On Chinese Social Media, Justin Sun Says He Hopes to 'Strengthen Cooperation' With Russia

The Tron founder has been a prominent supporter of crypto fundraisers for Ukraine during Russia's invasion. But a comment posted only across his Chinese social media sent a more complicated message.

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Mercati

Crypto Fund Inflows Follow Pickup in Market Sentiment

Inflows into digital-asset funds last week were 4.5 times what they were the week before.

Crypto funds saw inflows of $85 million during the seven days through Feb. 4. (CoinShares)

Tecnologie

Tron’s Justin Sun Accused of ‘Governance Attack’ on DeFi Lender Compound

Crypto think tank GFX Labs says a prominent whale may be attempting to swing a vote in his favor.

Tron founder Justin Sun