Stellar to Add Support for USDC Stablecoin, Opening Up Dollar-Backed Remittances
The addition of the dollar-backed USDC stablecoin seeks to bolster Stellar’s standing as a cross-border payments network.
Tag: Stablecoins
CoinDesk Joins IMF, CFTC, Swiss FINMA at DC Fintech Week
The virtual event, which runs Oct. 19-22, brings together marquee names from Switzerland’s FINMA, Sweden’s Riksbank, Bank for International Settlements, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the International Monetary Fund to discuss stablecoin regulation, central bank digital currencies, the future of money and more.
FSB Recommends Stablecoin (Libra) Safeguards as G7 Continues Blockade
Finance officials never once named libra. But they didn’t have to; the proposed stablecoin’s shadow still looms large.
Paxful, Turkey-Based BiLira, Cointral to Expand Crypto Offerings in Eastern Europe
Paxful said the partnerships will allow users to trade bitcoin and tether using a lira-backed stablecoin.
These 3 Trends Are Driving Crypto Market Growth Now
The latest CoinDesk Quarterly Review looks at some of the main drivers of crypto market evolution including DeF, derivatives and stablecoins.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds to $10.5K; Stablecoin Market Cap ‘Goes Parabolic’
Bitcoin price has proved resilient in the face of bad news but traders expect crypto volatility ahead.
Crypto Long & Short: The OCC’s Stablecoin Statement Is a Seed of Financial Innovation
Noelle Acheson talks about how the latest OCC statement that says banks can support stablecoin reserves is an innovation trigger in disguise.
The Biggest Story in Crypto: The Stablecoin Surge and Power Politics
Nic Carter appears on our new Opinionated podcast to discuss the $20 billion stablecoin phenomenon and its implications for the global financial system.
Stablecoins Hit $20B Milestone, a Nearly 300% Year-to-Date Surge
The total value of stablecoins has now surpassed $20 billion, reflecting the growing demand of investors looking to hedge their risks in both crypto and traditional markets amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Origin Debuts OUSD, a Stablecoin That Works Like a Savings Account
Origin is announcing Origin Dollars, or OUSD, a stablecoin whose reserves leverage decentralized finance (DeFi) so that balances grow wherever it resides.
