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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Tether Sees Market Cap Drop Amid Broader Stablecoin Troubles
Tether Sees Market Cap Drop Amid Broader Stablecoin Troubles
September 03, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether has seen its market capitalization fall for the first time in nine months amid a shaky stablecoin market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Binance.US Partners With MoonPay to Convert Dollars to Tether
Binance.US Partners With MoonPay to Convert Dollars to Tether
August 22, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

To regain access to a steady flow of dollars, Binance.US, the American arm of the cryptocurrency exchange, has teamed up with MoonPay, a payment startup....

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Colombia Central Bank Backs Spending Limits on Retail CBDCs 
Colombia Central Bank Backs Spending Limits on Retail CBDCs 
August 18, 2023  |  CBDC

The push toward central bank digital currencies seems an inexorable one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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HFSC Ranking Member Maxine Waters ‘Deeply Concerned’ About PayPal Stablecoin
HFSC Ranking Member Maxine Waters ‘Deeply Concerned’ About PayPal Stablecoin
August 09, 2023  |  Blockchain

The top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC), Rep. Maxine Waters, said she is “deeply concerned” about PayPal’s decision to launch a stablecoin....

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PayPal USD Debuts as Stablecoin’s Role in Commerce Remains Uncertain
PayPal USD Debuts as Stablecoin’s Role in Commerce Remains Uncertain
August 07, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal’s introduction of a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin opens the door to a wider discussion of where the digital offerings’ place lies within commerce. Get the...

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PayPal Debuts Stablecoin Pegged to US Dollar
PayPal Debuts Stablecoin Pegged to US Dollar
August 07, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal has introduced a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin amid new regulations around digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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House Financial Services Chairman Calls for Governance Limits and Clarity for Stablecoins
House Financial Services Chairman Calls for Governance Limits and Clarity for Stablecoins
July 27, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairman Patrick McHenry aims to reduce the influence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives in financial markets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Lackluster Stablecoin Trading Volumes Raise Questions Around Crypto Rebound
Lackluster Stablecoin Trading Volumes Raise Questions Around Crypto Rebound
May 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The stablecoin landscape is getting smaller by the day, and that’s bad news for crypto.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Circle Says Lack of Direct EMI Access to EU Central Bank Accounts Stifles Payments Innovation
Circle Says Lack of Direct EMI Access to EU Central Bank Accounts Stifles Payments Innovation
May 19, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

To access central bank accounts in the European Union (EU) today, electronic money token (EMT) issuers, and by extension all electronic money institutions (EMIs), have...

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