Stablecoin total value locked (TVL) on the Tron blockchain experienced a slight decline in the early part of the second half of 2023 but ultimately surged to reach record highs of approximately $48 billion. This is according to a recent report by Reflexivity, which revealed that around 94% of this total value belonged to USDT....Read More
Tether’s total assets are not far away from $100 billion following a monumental rise over the past six years. The current figure for the firm’s total assets is $95.2 billion, according to its transparency report. Of that amount, $92 billion is in the dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT. Tether Keeps Growing On Jan. 3, Tether and VanEck...Read More
Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, announced a significant milestone in its growth, with its market value reaching $91 billion. It was also revealed that over 2023, the firm has added approximately $4 billion in excess reserves to its stablecoin’s consolidated reserves, showcasing its commitment to stability and resilience in the volatile digital...Read More
In 2023, digital assets experienced an exceptional year, witnessing a remarkable surge in Bitcoin prices by over 172%, with a correction of less than 20%. In addition to Bitcoin and Ether, capital inflows in stablecoins also remained positive. The market surpassed crucial technical and on-chain pricing models, and October emerged as a pivotal moment for...Read More
According to research by Sixdegree, stablecoins have not seen a significant increase in value during the recent bull market. Their current total value is $129.5 billion, slightly lower than the $139 billion recorded in December 2022. Ethereum vs. Tron in 2023 This trend can be attributed to the contrasting developments on two major blockchain platforms:...Read More
The New York-based stablecoin issuer – Paxos – announced a strategic expansion of its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain platform, which was previously exclusive to Ethereum. Paxos said it plans to make USDP available to the public on Solana starting January 17, 2024. This move marks a significant milestone for Paxos in the competitive...Read More
Tether, the creator of the popular USDT stablecoin, has publicly disclosed letters sent to key U.S. legislative committees revealing its partnerships with the Secret Service and FBI. This update comes after Tether’s recent measures, which included implementing a wallet-freezing policy aimed at individuals on the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals list, freezing over 200 wallets. Tether’s...Read More
Crypto industry experts have been discussing Tether and its potential to become the dollar-pegged defacto central bank digital currency of the world. The comments come in response to Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, who told CNBC earlier this week: “I’m a big fan of this stablecoin called Tether…I hold their treasuries. So I keep their...Read More
Circle recently reported that the global settlement volume of stablecoins reached $7 trillion last year, nearly half the $14 trillion settled by financial powerhouses Visa and Mastercard. This marks a shift towards digital currencies, especially in Latin America, where they have become part of everyday transactions. Stablecoins Spearhead Financial Revolution in LATAM The rise of...Read More
A recent report from Binance Research reveals a remarkable surge in the total cryptocurrency market capitalization, which has climbed by about 110% year-to-date, adding over $870 billion in capital, with a notable 55% increase observed in Q4 alone. This growth follows a period of stagnation after the 2021 crypto highs, marking a potential shift in...Read More
Tether (USDT) – the largest stablecoin globally, has experienced continuous growth in its market capitalization, reaching an all-time high of $90 billion on December 6th before retreating слигхтлъ to $89.9 billion. This surge suggests a renewed trust in the crypto market despite facing regulatory hostilities. Over the last month, the market cap has increased by...Read More
Market analysts anticipate the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs in rapid succession. This has created a tense environment among applicants, particularly as the frontrunner stands to gain a significant first-mover advantage by attracting a substantial portion of everyday investors. As the race heats up, the traditional firms appear...Read More
The market supply of the largest stablecoin, Tether (USDT), has soared to a new all-time high, surpassing the just-set milestone of 84 billion. According to data from crypto market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, USDT’s circulating supply currently sits at 85.42 billion, representing a 22% year-over-year growth. USDT Supply Reaches New All-time High USDT supply hit and...Read More
The United Kingdom is set to implement new regulations allowing authorized financial firms to work with overseas stablecoins. The new regulatory framework will be supervised by the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) with a focus on minimizing potential risks and ensuring customer protection. UK to Permit...Read More
The United States is the world’s largest cryptocurrency market, accounting for 24.4% of global transaction activity, according to a recent report by Chainalysis. The report, released on October 23, revealed that there was an estimated $1.2 trillion in value received on-chain between July 2022 and June 2023 in the U.S. Moreover, institutional activity makes up...Read More
In the latest twist, Terraform Labs, a defunct crypto network, is accusing Citadel Securities of participating in intentional efforts to destabilize its stablecoin TerraUSD classic (USTC) in 2022, eventually leading to its demise. This comes as both Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, continue to face legal troubles. Terraform Labs Accusing Citadel In a...Read More
In a recent development, the Real USD (USDR) stablecoin lost its peg to the U.S. dollar, causing its value to plummet to just $0.5. TangibleDAO, the entity responsible for USDR, points to a liquidity issue as the cause of the stablecoin’s rapid depreciation. TangibleDAO Cites Liquidity Issue in USDR’s Depegging On Oct. 11, the Real...Read More
With the global cryptocurrency market struggling with the bears seemingly in control, stablecoins are also facing a tough time. Over the past 18 months, the stablecoin market capitalization has experienced a consecutive decline in valuation, Binance’s research division revealed. Stablecoin Market Cap Drops to $123.8B Citing on-chain analysis on the blockchain price tracking platform DeFiLlama,...Read More
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Linear Finance has fallen victim to an attack that resulted in the complete depletion of liquidity in its Linear USD (LUSD) token. Following the incident, Linear Finance’s team apologized to the community and implemented various safety measures. LUSD Price Collapses to Zero On Sept. 21, Linear Finance announced it had experienced...Read More
After announcing its new payment stablecoin last month, PayPal revealed on Wednesday that Paypal USD (PYUSD) is now available to Venmo users for transacting with peers. Initially available to “select users,” access will expand to all Venmo users in the coming weeks, according to the company’s announcement. Venmo, a mobile payments app owned by PayPal,...Read More
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the smallest cryptocurrency economy, representing only 2.3% of the global transaction volume from July 2022 to June 2023. During this period, the region accumulated an estimated $117.1 billion in on-chain value. No country exemplifies this better than Nigeria, according to blockchain Chainalysis, which ranks second overall on the blockchain...Read More
In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared insights into the company’s plans and its interest in flatcoins. Armstrong also shared more details on the future of cryptocurrency and the necessary next steps amid growing regulatory scrutiny. Armstrong Discusses Coinbase’s Future Plans Coinbase’s exec talked about ‘flatcoins’ in the interview, which...Read More
On the 29th of August, Jeremy Allaire – the CEO of Circle, the company that mints and holds governance over USDC – announced that the popular stablecoin would be coming to Base and Optimism within a week. The launch was part of Circle’s plan to improve the utility of USDC by bringing the stablecoin to...Read More
The 70th edition of a weekly report by cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex revealed that digital asset funds are seeing large outflows as investors lose confidence in the market. According to the paper, crypto funds have experienced the most significant outflows since March, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to delay the long-awaited spot...Read More
On the 22nd of August, Balancer Labs – a non-custodial portfolio manager, liquidity provider, and price sensor – received reports of a massive vulnerability affecting several of its lending pools. At the time, no attacks had been carried out – but that changed recently. Community Alerted As soon as the exploit was discovered, Balancer devs...Read More
After two years of split governance, the cooperation between the two companies has culminated in a new agreement, with Coinbase even acquiring a minority stake in Circle. Earlier this summer, Circle shared plans to upgrade USDC’s technical capabilities in order to pave the way for present and future projects – and the release of the...Read More
Crypto exchange giant Binance will stop support for BUSD by 2024 after Paxos halted minting the stablecoin following a regulatory clampdown. The firm, meanwhile, has asked users to convert their BUSD to FDUSD, a stablecoin recently listed on the Binance platform. Binance, in an announcement on Aug. 31, revealed that it will delist BUSD spot...Read More
Coinbase has announced that it will start trading in PayPal’s newly launched stablecoin, PYUSD, on Aug. 31, provided that liquidity conditions are met. Trading will begin on or after 9AM PT on 31 August 2023, if liquidity conditions are met. Once sufficient supply of this asset is established trading on our PYUSD-USD trading pairs will...Read More
Stablecoin payment adoption continued to thrive last year despite massive capital outflows from the crypto market at large, according to a new report from European hedge fund manager Brevan Howard. Analysts found that the stablecoin market settled over $11 trillion in value in 2022 and that over 25 million blockchain addresses held over $1 in...Read More
Although the lion’s share of the stablecoin market is occupied by USD-pegged assets – with a smaller subset of such pegged to the euro – companies all over the world have started launching stablecoins pegged to their native currencies in a bid to offer companies and consumers an alternative to traditional payment services. One of...Read More
