A Coinshares report has revealed that the role of Ethereum (ETH) in crypto is being shaped by two main pillars: marketplaces and stablecoins. However, while the network is making waves in these areas, the path forward for new applications remains unclear. Decentralized Exchanges Dominate The report, released on September 24, indicated that marketplace and stablecoins...Read More
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, took to social media platform X to commend Celo’s growth. The blockchain network recently outpaced Tron in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. Celo’s Growth In his post, Buterin expressed enthusiasm for the achievements, stating: “This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments and finance has always...Read More
Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm BitGo has launched a new stablecoin, USDS, that is set to go live in January 2025. The company says the stablecoin will be fully backed by U.S. dollars through a mix of short-term Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash in a bid to ensure liquidity and minimize risk. New Approach...Read More
Think stablecoins are just a vehicle for anonymous crypto trading? A new survey from Castle Island Ventures would suggest otherwise. In a report sponsored by Visa, the firm showed that crypto users in five developing countries – Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Turkey, and Brazil – are turning to stables largely as a means of payment and...Read More
The Tether network quietly achieved a 5-month high in new wallet creation, surpassing 31.3K addresses in a single day, and the highest since March 2024. This surge has coincided with rising network growth in Multi Collateral Dai, indicating a broader trend across stablecoins. According to Santiment’s analysis, 732 new DAI wallets were created, representing the...Read More
Stablecoins have reached an all-time high market cap of $169.57 billion following nearly a year of uninterrupted growth. Leading assets such as Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC have seen a significant resurgence this year, in addition to a newcomer. Stablecoin Market Cap Surge Data compiled by DefiLlama revealed that this is the highest market cap...Read More
In a post on X on Aug. 15, ETF Store president Nate Geraci cited a report stating that Fidelity’s digital asset management division was evaluating stablecoins and tokenized treasury products. He added that the firm is also reportedly researching on-chain credit and structured products before commenting that the “space is moving *fast*.” Head of Fidelity...Read More
The total stablecoin market capitalization grew by 2.11% in July, reaching $164 billion, according to CCData. This marks a ten-month consecutive ascent for major stablecoins, with their market dominance increasing to 6.93%. Tether Reaches New Peak Tether, the largest stablecoin by market cap, saw a 1.61% increase to $116 billion, setting a new all-time high....Read More
The MiCA regulation has created an increased demand for compliant stablecoin, with Circle’s USDC emerging as a primary beneficiary of the trend. In fact, USDC is leading the demand for regulated stablecoins, according to French blockchain analytics firm Kaiko. Increased Demand For USDC After MiCA In its latest report, Kaiko revealed that non-compliant stablecoins account...Read More
Bitcoin’s price has stagnated since its March peak due to tight U.S. monetary policy, which has reduced stablecoin supply, according to CryptoQuant analysts. “The reason for Bitcoin’s inability to rally further is fundamentally due to the tightening monetary policy in the U.S. since March 2022,” they reported on July 3. As a result, the overall...Read More
With Bitcoin trading sideways over the past few months, traders are waiting for their signal to re-enter the market before crypto reclaims its bullish momentum from earlier this year. In a Wednesday memo, an analyst from CryptoQuant highlighted one signal worth looking at: stablecoin liquidity. Stablecoins: The Key To Driving Bitcoin Higher “The bottom line...Read More
Stablecoins have witnessed significant growth this year. Among them, USDT remains a leader, but other ones, such as Circle-backed USDC, are also seeing considerable activity. As such, USDC’s recent deposits to centralized crypto exchanges could signal investors buying the dip amidst several market corrections in recent weeks. USDC Deposits Surge According to IntoTheBlock’s Head of...Read More
The crypto market is in the red amid significant bloodshed from bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins. There is currently no bullish momentum, and BTC is hovering around key levels, falling below traders’ on-chain realized price of $65,800. Regardless, CryptoQuant analysts insist in a recent report that the market is in a bull season. Lack of Bullish...Read More
According to Token Terminal data, the monthly stablecoin transfer volume surged to over $1.68 trillion in April, marking a significant increase from the $100 billion recorded in October 2020. This 16-fold rise highlights the potential of stablecoins in enhancing financial processes and facilitating cross-border transfers. Record-Breaking Stablecoin Volumes In a recent post on X, Token...Read More
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has stated that stablecoins could account for 10% of “global economic money” within the next decade or so. Allaire shared his vision in a June 19 X post, revealing the biggest reasons he’s “more optimistic” about crypto and stablecoins than ever before. Stablecoins Could Revolutionize Global Economy Allaire noted that stablecoins,...Read More
On June 17, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced aUSDT, a new synthetic dollar over-collateralized by XAUt, Tether’s gold-backed digital asset. In a post on X on June 18, industry analyst and stock-to-flow creator Willy Woo said it was “A genius business idea by Tether.” Tether’s USDT is currently earning on U.S. Treasury Bills, but now...Read More
Stablecoin issuing company Paxos has laid off 20% of its workforce, decreasing its employee count by 65 individuals, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing an internal email. According to the report, Paxos’ chief executive officer and co-founder Charles Cascarilla said the reduction in headcount would allow the company to capitalize on future opportunities in the tokenization and...Read More
Polygon has witnessed a remarkable surge in its stablecoin market capitalization this quarter. According to the latest report from Messari, the Ethereum Layer 2 solution’s stablecoin market cap soared to a whopping $1.5 billion, reflecting a significant 19% increase on a quarter-over-quarter basis. Stablecoin Adoption on Polygon Soars Tether’s solidified its position as the dominant stablecoin...Read More
In May 2024, the stablecoin ecosystem rebounded, achieving a market capitalization of $161 billion, marking a 0.63% increase from the month’s outset. According to CCData, this marks the highest level since April 2022, following eight months of steady growth. Tether Dominates as Stablecoin Market Rebounds While the stablecoin market has been surging, its dominance slightly...Read More
Nearly a year after launching on Ethereum, PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD is being introduced on the Solana blockchain. This move will enable users to choose between multiple blockchain networks, providing greater flexibility and control over their transactions and holdings. PayPal Brings PYUSD to Solana According to the official announcement, PayPal highlighted Solana’s ability to handle a...Read More
On May 7, the crypto oracle solutions provider announced that RD Technologies was integrating Chainlink CCIP and Proof of Reserve to power its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol will be integrated to enable secure and reliable cross-chain transfers of HKDR and easier access to the new stablecoin. Additionally, the firm is also...Read More
Earlier this week, the largest stablecoin issuing company, Tether, revealed that it made more than $4.52 billion in net profit in the first quarter of 2024. With the firm having expanded its operations recently, a substantial portion of the profits came from its long-standing businesses and not the newly formed divisions. Tether revealed in an...Read More
Tether (USDT) has long reigned as the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, with its widespread adoption and liquidity making it a staple for traders and investors. However, recent reports suggest that its dominance is facing challenges. Despite holding onto the top spot, Tether is gradually losing its market share, largely due to intense competition....Read More
The stablecoin market has recovered significantly from its plunge in the last two years due to the bear market, recording substantial volumes and activity since October 2023. According to a tweet by crypto market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, the stablecoin market capitalization is currently at $160 billion, and it is steadily aiming for the all-time high...Read More
Leading stablecoin issuing company Tether announced the launch of its products, USDT and XAUT, on The Open Network (TON), a decentralized blockchain network formerly related to the popular messenger app – Telegram. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, the launch of USDT and XAUT on TON expands Tether’s presence across the crypto sphere,...Read More
On April 17, the two pro-crypto Senators introduced the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act. The bill “solves key policy challenges that have lingered around previous proposals and provides prudential regulation and added consumer protections to stablecoin issuers,” said Lummis, who added, “But above all, it allows innovation to prosper.” The Senators have been drafting the bill...Read More
Ethena is a synthetic dollar protocol on Ethereum that issues the stablecoin USDe. The asset aims to be a censorship-resistant and scalable form of digital money pegged to the US dollar. On April 16, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant took a deep dive into the Ethena ecosystem revealing risks with the latest stablecoin, which has seen...Read More
Fintech company Circle has announced support for Web3 services on the Layer 1 blockchain network, Solana. Circle said that the latest move highlighted the growing significance of stablecoins such as USDC in aiding a more inclusive financial landscape. The company aims to facilitate accessibility to USDC for both enterprises and developers while emphasizing the importance...Read More
Ethena Labs, the creators of USDe, have incorporated Bitcoin (BTC) as backing into their synthetic dollar-pegged offering. This move aims to scale USDe’s supply from its current $2 billion mark. BTC to Boost Scalability and Liquidity The announcement, made through an April 4 thread on X, highlighted the strategic importance of incorporating BTC as a...Read More
Global payment giant PayPal has announced that all United States users will be able to facilitate money transfers to friends and family abroad using USD converted from the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin. PYUSD is, however, not available to residents of Hawaii. PYUSD to USD Conversions for Cross-Border Transfers PayPal said that US customers leveraging its...Read More
