Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has raised concerns about increasing money laundering risks in the crypto sector. The warning, detailed in FINMA’s 2024 Risk Monitor report, highlights the growing misuse of digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for illicit activities. The report indicated that stablecoins are increasingly used in illegal transactions, such as sanctions […]
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The issuance comes at a time when the European stablecoin market is poised for a shake-up as regulations for issuers will enter into full force by the end of this year.
The Ethena Foundation announced on Nov. 15 that the risk committee approved Wintermute’s proposal to overhaul revenue sharing for the Ethena protocol. The changes, aimed at benefiting staked ENA (sENA) holders, are expected to take effect by the end of November, pending the finalization of implementation details. Wintermute, a prominent market maker and Ethena backer, […]
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Now the protocol is working on a value accrual mechanism for ENA stakers.
According to stablecoin firm Tether, approximately $127 billion in Tether-USD tokens (USDt) are currently in circulation.
Tether launched a new tokenization platform called Hadron, which aims to service institutions, corporations, fund managers, and governments, according to a Nov. 14 press release. The platform will allow clients to tokenize assets ranging from stocks and bonds to stablecoins and loyalty points. Tether said Hadron offers seamless asset issuance, management, and investment opportunities through […]
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The Tether-US dollar stablecoin's market capitalization has topped $126 billion, as approximately $7 billion in new USDt was minted.
Societe Generale‘s crypto subsidiary, SG-FORGE, has announced plans to extend its EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) stablecoin to the Ripple-backed XRP Ledger (XRPL), according to a Nov. 14 statement. According to the lender, XRPL’s swift cross-border payments and efficient asset tokenization capabilities make it an ideal platform for EURCV’s continued growth. SG-FORGE explained that XRPL’s 3-5 seconds […]
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The Digital Chamber of Commerce has urged the US Office of Government Ethics to reconsider prohibiting federal employees from holding crypto. In a Nov. 13 letter to Acting Director Shelley Finlayson, the blockchain advocacy group proposed that the Ethics Office allow federal employees to own a small, limited amount of digital assets. Under current regulations […]
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Ensuring that decentralized finance platforms and networks do not remain siloed is a key hurdle for DeFi applications to overcome.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev recently highlighted the substantial efficiency benefits of crypto operations, arguing that the crypto business model outperforms traditional finance in both cost and customer service. In a Nov. 12 appearance on CNBC, Tenev revealed that running a crypto business costs “roughly an order of magnitude” less than traditional financial services. Crypto vs. […]
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Tether has minted $5 billion worth of the USDT stablecoin over the past week amid Bitcoin’s rally near the $90,000 milestone. Data from blockchain analytics platform SpotOnChain reveals that Tether began this series of USDT issuances with $1 billion minted on Nov. 6, contributing to Bitcoin’s climb to a record high of $76,200. The firm […]
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The WDK will enable developers to integrate non-custodial wallets for USDT and Bitcoin into any app, website or device.
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC are shining stars of digital finance. Their stability is due to their 1:1 peg to the US dollar. As a result, their use for everyday transactions and overall acceptance are increasing quickly worldwide. In Singapore, for example, the stablecoin payment value reached $1 billion in the second quarter of the […]
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The stablecoin firm previously came under fire from Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis for allegedly facilitating illicit finance activities.
Tether leveraged its USDT stablecoin to fund a $45 million crude oil transaction in the Middle East through its trade finance division, marking the first such deal in the region. According to a Tether statement, the deal consisted of 670,000 barrels of crude oil and involved a publicly traded oil “super-major” and a “top-tier commodity […]
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The DeFi project Sky has retained its new brand identity rather than revert to MakerDAO following a community vote. Polling data revealed that 79.3% of votes supported maintaining the Sky brand as the core protocol name. In contrast, about 18.46% backed a “limited brand refresh” under MakerDAO, while a mere 2.2% preferred a full reversion […]
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On-chain data shows the exchanges have just received large stablecoin inflows, something that could end up benefiting the Bitcoin rally. Stablecoin Exchange Inflows Have Spiked Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the Exchange Inflow for stablecoins has registered a sharp jump. The “Exchange Inflow” here refers to an on-chain […]
The Ethena community is currently reviewing a proposal from crypto market maker Wintermute to activate a fee switch within the protocol. In the Nov. 6 proposal, Wintermute highlighted the lack of clarity regarding the revenue distribution for Ethena’s ENA token. The market maker noted that no clear framework exists explaining how ENA holders might benefit […]
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Some of the leading crypto firms have formally formed an alliance aiming to encourage digital asset users worldwide to adopt stablecoin. Robinhood, Kraken, Galaxy Digital, Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Nuvei, and Paxos joined forces to launch a new stablecoin known as the USDG, or the Global Dollar Network., helping the integration of stablecoin in everyday financial […]
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said stablecoins are poised to become essential financial tools worldwide due to their potential to streamline cross-border trade and drive efficiencies in emerging markets, South China Morning Post reported. Speaking at the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024 on Nov. 5, Allaire positioned stablecoins, particularly USDC, as a vital component in modernizing […]
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Paxos has joined forces with major industry players to launch the Global Dollar Network, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating stablecoin adoption worldwide. The partnership, announced on Nov. 5, includes well-known names like Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Nuvei, and Robinhood. By pooling resources, these partners intend to drive stablecoin adoption and unlock new […]
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has dismissed recent speculation about the company’s plans to launch a proprietary blockchain network. In a Nov. 3 post on X, Ardoino clarified that Tether does not intend to create its blockchain. He emphasized the company’s position by writing: “Tether is not planning to build an official blockchain at this time.” […]
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Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls.
Sheetz has expanded its partnership with Flexa to accept BTC, ETH and stablecoin payments at over 750 locations in the US.
VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, criticized a recent US Treasury Department’s views on digital assets in a recent report, claiming it had an anti-stablecoin stance based on outdated academic views. Sigel stated that the Treasury relied on a single academic study by Gary Gorton and Jeffery Zhang to justify a preference for centralized financial […]
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Rune Christensen, founder of Sky (formerly MakerDAO), has proposed a strictly deflationary approach to the protocol’s governance token as the community prepares to vote on whether to revert its brand or not on Nov. 11. Christensen explained that the proposed changes would affect the governance token supply, whether it continues as SKY or pivots back […]
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Tether Limited reported $2.5 billion in net profit for the third quarter, bringing its year-to-date profits to a record-breaking $7.7 billion. The firm’s strong third-quarter numbers were primarily boosted by its gold holdings, which amount to roughly $5 billion, recording $1.1 billion in unrealized profit. According to Tether’s latest assurance opinion, conducted by accounting firm […]
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The company's flagship stablecoin USDT is the third-largest cryptocurrency with a $120 billion market capitalization.
In a recent report, the US Treasury Department detailed significant growth in key areas of the crypto ecosystem, emphasizing how this expansion has influenced demand for short-term Treasury bills (T-Bills), which are viewed as a safe investment backed by the US government’s credit. $120 Billion In Stablecoin Collateral Tied To US Treasuries The Treasury report […]