stablecoins

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)

US Senate Committee Weighs Pros And Cons Of Digital Dollar
US Senate Committee Weighs Pros And Cons Of Digital Dollar
June 30, 2020  |  Digital Payments

Digital dollar advocates told a U.S. Senate committee on Tuesday (June 30) that electronic currencies could help consumers. However, committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) said...

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EU To Crack Down On Stablecoin Projects
EU To Crack Down On Stablecoin Projects
June 28, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Union (EU) is preparing to update its cryptocurrency rules that could make it more difficult for stablecoin projects, such as Facebook Inc.’s proposed...

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Why Accounts Receivable Is Warming Up To Digital Currency
Why Accounts Receivable Is Warming Up To Digital Currency
May 01, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Any business that trades internationally or manages a global workforce will be familiar with the pain points of traditional cross-border wires and bank transfers. With...

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance, BitPay Team For Stablecoin Adoption; PPEX Gets Approval To Roll Out In US
Bitcoin Daily: Binance, BitPay Team For Stablecoin Adoption; PPEX Gets Approval To Roll Out In...
April 27, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Global blockchain firm Binance and blockchain payment service provider BitPay are teaming to increase adoption of the BUSD Binance stablecoin, according to an announcement. “With BUSD,...

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G-20 Urges Unified Stablecoin Framework Ahead Of Facebook’s Libra
G-20 Urges Unified Stablecoin Framework Ahead Of Facebook’s Libra
April 14, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) – the regulatory watchdog of the Group of 20 (G-20) – warned global regulators that possible stablecoin disruptions should be...

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Bitcoin Daily: UK Wants Blockchain Rules With US; Figure Completes $150M In Home Loans Using Blockchain; Celo Starts ‘Alliance’ For App Developers
Bitcoin Daily: UK Wants Blockchain Rules With US; Figure Completes $150M In Home Loans Using...
March 11, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The Celo Foundation on Wednesday (March 11) rolled out its Alliance For Prosperity with 50 members, according to reports. The alliance, a Libra competitor, provides...

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Financial Stability Board Calls For Current Crypto Education
Financial Stability Board Calls For Current Crypto Education
February 20, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Randal Quarles has warned global financial regulators that they must accelerate the creation of a framework for cryptocurrency and other...

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Bitcoin Daily: Central Bank In Russia Experimenting With Stablecoins; Germany’s New Crypto Rules Trouble Custodians
Bitcoin Daily: Central Bank In Russia Experimenting With Stablecoins; Germany’s New Crypto Rules Trouble Custodians
December 26, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Russia has been testing stablecoins that are attached to real assets, according to reports. The head of the bank, which is Russia’s...

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Fed’s Brainard: Stablecoins Pose Risk To Consumers
Fed’s Brainard: Stablecoins Pose Risk To Consumers
December 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal Reserve Gov. Lael Brainard on Wednesday (Dec. 18) outlined key risks associated with cryptocurrency in general and Facebook’s Libra in particular. A member of...

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