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.

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Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
August 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

There is continued debate over the role of stablecoins – and where they fit within digital commerce, in both commercial and retail settings. These cryptos have...

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New Report: 58 Percent Of Multinational Firms Are Using Cryptocurrency
New Report: 58 Percent Of Multinational Firms Are Using Cryptocurrency
August 11, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In spite of their price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, new PYMNTS research shows that 58 percent of multinational firms are already using at least one...

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US Treasury’s Janet Yellen Presses For Stablecoin Regulations
US Treasury’s Janet Yellen Presses For Stablecoin Regulations
July 20, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told regulators it is critical that the government establishes and adopts a framework for digital currency stablecoins, Reuters reported on...

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Coinbase’s New Stablecoin Account Could Yield 50x More Than Traditional Savings Accounts
Coinbase’s New Stablecoin Account Could Yield 50x More Than Traditional Savings Accounts
June 30, 2021  |  Banking

DeFi, maybe – but in some respects, it looks a lot like traditional finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Stablecoins May Face More Regulation In Banking  
Stablecoins May Face More Regulation In Banking  
June 14, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital currency has a long way to go before it is ubiquitous. And for stablecoins — not to be confused with digital fiat – the...

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Stablecoins Need Same Rules As Other Currency, BOE Says
Stablecoins Need Same Rules As Other Currency, BOE Says
June 07, 2021  |  Regulation

The Bank of England wants stablecoins to be governed by the same regulations as other payments handled by banks if and when they become widely...

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Regulations Could Be In The Works For Stablecoins 
Regulations Could Be In The Works For Stablecoins 
May 13, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

As the cryptocurrency landscape is likely to be altered, at least somewhat, by regulations and new debates over whether bitcoin and its alternatives are securities...

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Today In Payments: US SPAC Tailwind Hunting For European Unicorns; Zoom Expects Post-Pandemic Business To Remain Brisk
Today In Payments: US SPAC Tailwind Hunting For European Unicorns; Zoom Expects Post-Pandemic Business To...
March 02, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, SPAC Tailwind is hunting for a European tech unicorn to take public, and Zoom expects remote business demand to continue post-pandemic....

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Volatility Continues As Central Banks Reckon With The Allure of Digital Fiat 
Volatility Continues As Central Banks Reckon With The Allure of Digital Fiat 
February 26, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto is everywhere — even at the highest economic levels of government. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs for short) are gaining ground and moving ever...

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