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Videos

Binance Halts USDC Support; Inflation Hits Crypto

Issuer of USDC questions Binance’s move to convert users’ stablecoin holdings into its own BUSD. Meanwhile, inflation takes a bite out of financial assets. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Finance

Binance, Issuer of Third-Biggest Stablecoin, to Stop Supporting Larger Rival USDC

The action effectively removes the world's second-biggest stablecoin, USD coin, as a tradable asset on Binance's giant platform.

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Videos

Crypto Volatility Returns; Big Names Investing in Blockchain

Bitcoin and ether hit by inflation concerns. Number of USDC exchange deposits hits 16-month low. Top names invest $6 billion in blockchain despite market wobbles. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Videos

Circle's Cautious USDC Approach Has Paid Off, Despite Missteps

The USD stablecoin (USDC) issuer Circle reaffirmed its plans to go public later this year. Circle has adopted a more transparent and regulated approach in terms of USDC than its competition. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Circle and stablecoins at large.

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Opinion

Circle's Cautious USDC Approach Has Paid Off, Despite Missteps

For years, Circle seemed like an unfocused mess. But making the USDC stablecoin more transparent and regulated than the competition is paying off in a massive way.

Circle CEO and founder Jeremy Allaire testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on December 8, 2021 in Washington, DC. Allaire has been among the most proactive crypto leaders in welcoming regulatory oversight – a controversial stance that is paying off in a big way. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Markets

Circle’s Detailed Reserve Report Shows Only Cash, Short-Term Treasurys Back USDC Stablecoin

The asset breakdown comes at a time when crypto firms and their finances are under increasing scrutiny in the ongoing crypto credit crisis.

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Videos

3AC Founder Briefly Surfaces; Buterin Defends Ethereum

Court gives Three Arrows Capital liquidators permission to claim US assets. Celsius pays off USDC loan on Aave, unlocks over $415 million in collateral. Buterin defends proof-of-stake blockchain ahead of Ethereum merge. Lightspeed launches $500 million fund for India and South East Asia.

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Markets

Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bybit to Settle Options Contracts in USDC

The company will be using the second-largest stablecoin by market cap for its relative stability.

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Finance

New York Community Bank to Hold Assets Backing Circle's USDC

This marks the first time a community bank will serve as a custodian for a stablecoin.

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