Cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange OKX is rolling out new trading pairs for the dollar-pegged USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap. In a statement, the Seychelles-based exchange says it is going to introduce six new spot trading pairs for USDC on Monday. “To support the growth of the USDC ecosystem and meet our users’…
The leading stablecoin issuing company, Tether, is celebrating its tenth anniversary and a decade of innovation that has contributed to the advancement and development of the digital asset landscape. According to a press release by Tether, the crypto firm will commemorate the anniversary by releasing a documentary titled “Stability and Freedom in Chaos.” The documentary…
The EU’s MiCA was introduced in June, but won’t take effect until December Coinbase will deliver an update to its EU customers in November on how to switch their stablecoins to EU-compliant ones Circle was the first stablecoin issuer to receive an e-money license under MiCA regulations Crypto exchange Coinbase is to delist stablecoins that…
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…
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is one of the best-performing digital assets so far in 2024. Despite its recent struggles in the last two quarters, the premier cryptocurrency is up by more than 137% in the past year. Bitcoin Dominance Vs. Ethereum Up 6% In 2024 According to a recent report by…
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary dynamics worldwide. Transforming Global Finance: The Rising Influence of Stablecoins According…
A third of consumers said they thought the BTC price would be below $60,000 by year-end, and only 12%-14% thought it would cross $70,000. Bitcoin was trading around $58,200 at publication time. For the longer term, perceptions were mixed: 40% of respondents said they thought BTC would thrive in the coming years, while 38% said…
Financial services giant Fidelity is forecasting how stablecoins could cause further divergence between the top two crypto assets by market cap. In a new report, Fidelity says that the rise of stablecoin usage on Ethereum (ETH) will push it apart from its competitors in the layer-1 sector as well as from Bitcoin (BTC). “Bitcoin and…
Overall, ‘crypto’ crime may be on the decline, but certain criminals are making out like bandits, particularly those from North Korea. Last month, blockchain data analysts Chainalysis released two summaries of its most recent crypto crime mid-year update, showing a mixed bag on how criminals continue to utilize blockchain technology to further their illicit aims….
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling potential objection to FTX’s proposed plan to repay creditors with stablecoins. In a new official court filing, the SEC acknowledges that FTX’s Chapter 11 repayment plan may not be illegal while maintaining that the regulatory agency has the right to challenge any transactions involving crypto. “The…