Stablecoin

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize the volatility of the price of the stablecoin, relative to some "stable" asset or basket of assets. A stablecoin can be pegged to a cryptocurrency, fiat money, or to exchange-traded commodities.

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Zerocap Introduces A$DC, Stablecoin Pegged to Australian Dollar

Zerocap Introduces A$DC, Stablecoin Pegged to Australian Dollar
Zerocap Introduces A$DC, Stablecoin Pegged to Australian Dollar
March 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Zerocap, an Australian crypt asset platform, has partnered with ANZ Bank to offer the first stablecoin pegged to the Australian dollar, the company announced Wednesday...

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The Case for Stablecoins: A Better, Safer, More Innovative Payments Solution Than Bitcoin
The Case for Stablecoins: A Better, Safer, More Innovative Payments Solution Than Bitcoin
March 29, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

There are few segments of the cryptocurrency industry that get as much focus from policymakers as stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Terra Buys $135M in Bitcoin for UST Stablecoin Reserve
Terra Buys $135M in Bitcoin for UST Stablecoin Reserve
March 28, 2022  |  Blockchain

Do Kwon, co-founder and CEO of the company behind the Terra blockchain, confirmed it had bought over $1 billion in bitcoin since the end of...

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PYMNTS DeFi Series: What Is an Algorithmic Stablecoin? DAI and the Fiat-Free Dollar Peg
PYMNTS DeFi Series: What Is an Algorithmic Stablecoin? DAI and the Fiat-Free Dollar Peg
March 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Welcome to PYMNTS’ series on decentralized finance, or DeFi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in Crypto: Stablecoin Cashio Loses $28M in Value After Glitch Attack; Figure Lets Homebuyers Use Crypto for Collateral for Loans
Today in Crypto: Stablecoin Cashio Loses $28M in Value After Glitch Attack; Figure Lets Homebuyers...
March 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cashio, the Solana-based stablecoin protocol, has succumbed to an “infinite glitch” attack, according to developers, Coindesk wrote Wednesday (March 23). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Sees 18% Growth, Crests $50B in Circulation
Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Sees 18% Growth, Crests $50B in Circulation
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Circle USDC stablecoin has passed $50 billion in total circulation, Coindesk reported Monday (Feb. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in Crypto: Crypto Market Cap Drops 9% to $1.5T as Russia Attacks Ukraine
Today in Crypto: Crypto Market Cap Drops 9% to $1.5T as Russia Attacks Ukraine
February 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent the market capitalization of major cryptocurrencies plummeting before they regained most of their lost value as the invasion passed the...

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Today in Crypto: Illinois, Georgia Lawmakers Eye Tax Breaks for Bitcoin Miners; Economic Impact of Crypto Wealth is Hard to Measure
Today in Crypto: Illinois, Georgia Lawmakers Eye Tax Breaks for Bitcoin Miners; Economic Impact of...
February 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Georgia and Illinois have been looking at tax incentives for cryptocurrency mining, CoinDesk reported Friday (Feb.18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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