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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Mastercard, Voyager Team to Make USDC Stablecoin Spendable and Mainstream
Mastercard, Voyager Team to Make USDC Stablecoin Spendable and Mainstream
November 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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Call for ‘Urgent Action’ On Stablecoin Signals Tougher Path for Private Issuers
Call for ‘Urgent Action’ On Stablecoin Signals Tougher Path for Private Issuers
November 02, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

As with any set of policy recommendations or any white paper – there are the findings, and then there are the ripple effects and the...

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President’s Working Group: Stablecoin Risks Warrant Legislation
President’s Working Group: Stablecoin Risks Warrant Legislation
November 01, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

For stablecoins, per analysis by the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets in its long-awaited report: Promise, yes. A bit of risk, too … so legislation...

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Digital Chamber of Commerce Cautions of Stablecoin ‘Over-Regulation’ 
Digital Chamber of Commerce Cautions of Stablecoin ‘Over-Regulation’ 
October 19, 2021  |  Regulation

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Circle to Support USDC on Hedera Network
Circle to Support USDC on Hedera Network
October 18, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The FinTech startup and stablecoin issuer Circle says it will support USD Coin (USDC) on the decentralized finance network Hedera. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
Coinbase Spat With SEC Could Have Chilling Effect on Stablecoin Use Cases and Innovation 
September 21, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The regulatory landscape continues to evolve for stablecoins — and to steal a line from the Beatles, perhaps “forever, not for better.” Get the Full...

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Coinbase CEO’s Tweet Storm Fuels Escalating Fight With SEC Over Regulation of Crypto, Stablecoins
Coinbase CEO’s Tweet Storm Fuels Escalating Fight With SEC Over Regulation of Crypto, Stablecoins
September 08, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

For cryptos in general, through the past few years and continuing into today, there has been an existential question: Security or currency? Or something else...

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Today In Digital Banking: Lyft Boosts Driver Loyalty, Stablecoin Use Increases, TruMark Teams With NCR
Today In Digital Banking: Lyft Boosts Driver Loyalty, Stablecoin Use Increases, TruMark Teams With NCR
August 25, 2021  |  Digital Banking

Today in digital banking, there is the slow emergence of stablecoins. Plus, Lyft pays drivers when they finish their shifts, among other loyalty boosters, and...

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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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