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Markets

Tether Hasn’t Printed New USDT in Weeks: 3 Possible Explanations

Here are three reasons why the stablecoin's tremendous growth has screeched to a halt.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises After Volatile Week

Analysts see the possibility of further selling pressure despite short-term relief.

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Markets

What Investors Need to Know About Circle's Listing

Ahead of the crypto firm's public market debut via SPAC, here are the key considerations for potential investors, according to our columnist.

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Markets

USDC Assets to Be Disclosed in SEC Filings, Circle CEO Says

“Our intention is to include greater reserves transparency” as the stablecoin operator goes public via a SPAC deal, Jeremy Allaire told CoinDesk TV Friday.

Circle founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire

Videos

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on Taking His Company Public

Jeremy Allaire of Circle, an issuer of stablecoin USDC, says he vows to make his company “the most public and transparent operator of full-reserve stablecoins in the market.” Allaire discusses taking his company public and the mission to increase transparency around USDC.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sells Off as Regulatory Concerns Resurface

“We expect volatility to remain under pressure until mid [to] late August,” said one trading firm.

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Videos

What Coinbase's Rate on USDC Reveals About Crypto Credit Risk

Coinbase's below-market interest rate on deposits of the stablecoin USD coin (USDC) reveals customers might prefer lower risk, lower reward. "What is the best way to store dollars? Is it still a bank account, or is it something like this?" host Adam B. Levine asked. "Do we trust Coinbase as much as we trust banks?"

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USDC Stablecoin Backer Circle to Go Public in $4.5B SPAC Deal

Jeremy Allaire’s Circle, which issues stablecoin USD coin (USDC), is going public in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal that values the firm at $4.5 billion. “This deal matters because it’s a continuation of crypto companies making good, going public, and infiltrating the traditional world,” host Adam B. Levine said.

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Finance

USDC Is Only Circle’s Second-Biggest Business, SPAC Filing Shows

“Transaction and treasury services,” with clients including Dapper Labs, Compound Labs and FTX, is the soon-to-be-public company’s top revenue source.

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Markets

Circle CEO Says USDC to Take High Road, But It's a Long Road

Jeremy Allaire made the promise at a time when investors have been demanding more transparency around USDC.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire.