2020-1-30 07:21 |
A greater share of value is being transferred via stablecoins over the Ethereum network than its own native cryptocurrency.
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ARTH tries to maintain its value over time compared to other stablecoins that lose value as the dollar is inflated.
2021-1-15 17:32 | |
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Jeremy Allaire believes that stablecoins offer immense opportunities outside of the cryptocurrency industry. The Circle CEO says a set of standards, like those that make near-instant data transfer on the internet possible, is needed for digital representations of fiat value to truly transform global commerce.
2020-1-24 04:19 | |
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Stablecoins are cryptocurrency assets with their value tied to a specific asset, like gold or the US dollar. They serve many purposes in the industry, but an opinion piece in the World Economic Forum states that they may be able to curb the potential threat of global foreign currency reserves domination of the US dollar. […]
2019-11-29 23:13 | |
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The role of Bitcoin in the financial world still remains uncertain, despite having existed for over a decade now. Some view it as a store of value, while a few others describe it as a speculative asseThe post Stablecoins eliminate fear of volatility: ShapeShift CEO appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-8 03:30 | |
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Decentralized exchange users should store value in stablecoins, not fiat, argues John McAfee
2019-10-22 12:10 | |
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Most recently G7 and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in its report on stablecoins called Bitcoin a failure in providing a “reliable and attractive means of payment or store of value.” It further states that crypto assets have served as a “highly speculative” asset class for “certain” investors that engage in illicit activities. Moreover, […]
2019-10-20 18:00 | |
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A new report says bitcoin has failed as a means of payment or store of value, but stablecoins like Libra are a risk to financial stability.
2019-10-18 12:10 | |
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The first and foremost point we learn about the money is that it belongs to the government institutions. They print the money and we spend as the payments and use it as a store of value. This phenomenon was there for more than a decade or two, but things started moving resentfully when someone promulgated The post Stablecoins : Killer application of blockchain appeared first on ItsBlockchain.
2019-10-10 12:23 | |
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Over the past decade, digital currencies like Bitcoin have become an important form of asset in the financial industry. However, these tokens were often not backed by significant value. Hence, the idea of stablecoins was introduced.
2019-10-5 00:30 | |
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Thieves have ransacked the Fusion Protocol, a blockchain-powered platform for exchanging “stablecoins” and other tokens, stealing roughly $6. 4 million worth of cryptocurrency. “[On] September 28th 2019, the Fusion swap wallet was compromised, resulting in theft of 10 million native FSN and 3.
2019-9-30 15:09 | |
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The International Monetary Fund has always shown some crypto-curiosity. In a recent document, the IMF commented on the use cases and utility of stablecoins, or assets with a pegged value. IMF Bigs Up Stablecoins In a recent IMF staff paper, part of the Fintech Notes series, the organization outlines the promises and risks of those assets, as a new arrival on the fintech scene.
2019-9-24 20:00 | |
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Swiss central bank official Thomas Jordan says crypto isn’t sound money but stablecoins have the potential to see widespread adoption. Crypto Won’t See Mainstream Adoption Speaking during a recent event at the University of Basel, Jordan — chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), argued against the value proposition of crypto as currencies.
2019-9-19 17:00 | |
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A new age of banking is imminent. Legacy models will be forced to follow suit or become obsolete in the eyes of value holders worldwide, as new bitcoin and crypto services take over, seeking to implement blockchain systems with an eye on convenience and financial inclusion.
2019-8-23 12:58 | |
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Last summer, Stronghold went live with its Stellar-based stablecoin. Like most stablecoins, Stronghold USD is backed by real assets and tied to the value of the U. S. Dollar. However, unlike its competitors, Stronghold isn’t targeted at the general public.
2019-7-21 18:12 | |
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According to data available on Coinmarketcap (CMC), the demand of GUSD (Gemini Dollar) has been dropping drastically over the course of the past 7 months or so. Not only that, it is also worth highlighting that while other fiat pegged-altcoins are doing quite well (from a monetary standpoint), GUSD is one of the few stablecoins […]
2019-7-20 19:43 | |
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The Winklevoss twins’ old-time enemy, Mark Zuckerberg entry to the crypto space through the upcoming stablecoin was no less than a grand plan and naming it Libra was just icing on the cake. As the former Harvard classmates were all set to put their bets on their respective stablecoins, Gemini failed to gain significant momentum […] The post Libra effect on Gemini Dollar? GUSD sheds over 88% value over seven months appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-7-5 02:00 | |
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“Libra is not a cryptocurrency. Libra will destroy all stablecoins, but who gives a f*ck. I shed no tears for all those projects that somehow believed there was value in an unheard-of sponsor creating a fiat money market fund that rode on a blockchain,” remarked Arthur Hayes in this month’s BitMEX Crypto Trader Digest.
2019-6-29 22:30 | |
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By CCN Markets: Crypto unicorn Circle is shutting down its Circle Pay app in July to focus on stablecoins and developing new wallet services. The parent company of crypto exchange Poloniex made the surprise announcement on its website on June 13.
2019-6-14 17:02 | |
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Heavy hitters in traditional finance are now testing out the crypto waters. While Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan explore value transfer through stablecoins, banking and investments giants like eTrade and TD Ameritrade appear to be exploring digital currency investments to their users.
2019-4-28 21:11 | |
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New Stablecoin Launched By TrustToken, Pegged To AUD In a market that is filled with volatility, many institutional investors are becoming more comfortable with cryptocurrency through the use of stablecoins.
2019-4-25 23:44 | |
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Last week eToro announced the launch of eToroX, a new cryptocurrency exchange, as well as eight new stablecoins which will be pegged to the value of major fiat currencies. Yes…another raft of stablecoins.
2019-4-22 20:07 | |
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The Bitcoin bull and bear market cycles are a pattern that produces significant developments — when the market is cold, people tend to focus on building the next wave of groundbreaking technology.
2019-3-29 16:26 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Lauds The New Brave Browser At The Token 2049 Conference Even though the value of cryptocurrency recently might not suggest it, there has been a lot of progress made in the crypto sphere recently.
2019-3-20 21:14 | |
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A new decentralized stablecoin from the Japanese company USDDex will be available for purchase by crypto investors one month before its launch on cryptocurrency exchanges in a limited number with 45% bonus.
2019-3-20 20:13 | |
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There are many reasons that prevent cryptocurrencies from widespread adoption and mainstream use as currency; something that was wanted when they were first introduced. Notorious instability, high fees and rampant scams are just few of them.
2019-2-24 15:19 | |
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An IBM executive is unfazed by the current market realities, saying he sees Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a value of $1 million as a present possibility. Jesse Lund, vice president of Blockchain and Digital Currencies at IBM, shared his predictions at the IBM Think 2019 Conference, which took place February 12–15, 2019.
2019-2-23 00:42 | |
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Chainalysis CEO Praises Tether’s Transparency And Raises $30 Million The blockchain analysis startup Chainalysis raised $30 million during a Series B funding round. In a recent interview with Fortune, the CEO of the company, Michael Gronager, talked about the importance of stablecoins in the virtual currency industry.
2019-2-13 19:22 | |
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Bitspark is a money-transfer platform that functions within Hong Kong’s borders. Keeping up with their goals of using stablecoins primarily for value transfers, they have launched a new stablecoin that is directly connected to the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
2019-1-29 21:07 | |
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Ripple recently featured an article by Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee where he talked about stablecoins and why pegging the value of a coin to less volatile assets may not guarantee stability.
2019-1-24 19:29 | |
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Following the aftermath of 2018’s price drop—which saw the value of Bitcoin below 80 percent of the value from its all-time high—stablecoins are looking to become a more attractive crypto solution this year, particularly in the Asia-Pacific Region.
2019-1-24 00:50 | |
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Taking A Look At A Few Expert Opinions On Stablecoins Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize the effects of price volatility. To minimize volatility the value of a stablecoin can be pegged to a currency, or to exchange-traded commodities (such as precious metals or industrial metals).
2019-1-4 19:28 | |
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On December 4, 2018, our CEO, David Bailey, made an exciting announcement: Bitcoin Magazine would be returning to its roots and shifting its focus to Bitcoin-related stories only.
2019-1-3 07:24 | |
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As the overarching cryptocurrency market slump continues, there is a growing demand for assets which are perceived at stable Although stablecoins would usually fit that bill, Dogecoin also makes an interesting case for itself.
2018-12-14 23:22 | |
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Although crypto startups have been capitulating en-masse due to financial restraints, a direct byproduct of Bitcoin’s rapid drawdown in value, reports indicate that a promising stablecoin venture has folded due to regulatory qualms.
2018-12-13 14:00 | |
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Today’s Video Briefing covers stablecoins, cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to the dollar or another fiat currencies. Stablecoins have gained increased attention in the past year, as a way of transacting and storing value on a blockchain without risking the volatility of traditional cryptos.
2018-12-11 19:01 | |
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The price of digital assets can swing wildly in either direction – no questions about it. However, this year has mostly seen a bear market with the majority of coins down by more than 70 percent from their peak value.
2018-12-6 16:59 | |
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As all cryptocurrency prices turn green again, price gaps between different trading platforms will only become more apparent. That is only normal, as the value of either Bitcoin, altcoins, stablecoins, or assets cannot rise in a similar fashion across all exchanges.
2018-11-26 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin payment platform BitPay is now going to allow payments with the Paxos Standard token (PAX), which it calls “the fastest growing stablecoin and the highest trading volume of any U.
2018-11-22 00:25 | |
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This article about the problem with stablecoins was written by Kevin Murcko, the CEO at cryptocurrency exchange, CoinMetro, and forex broker, FXPIG. Stablecoins — digital coins which peg their value rigidly to the dollar, the euro, or a collage of national currencies — are all the rage right now.
2018-11-16 06:05 | |
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According to Bloomberg’s on November 13, 2018, stablecoins have become the next hot sector to emerge from the cryptocurrency industry, mirroring triple-digit returns from 2017’s initial coin offering (ICO) frenzy.
2018-11-15 16:00 | |
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“Go for the Jugular” is the advice George Soros gave to his team during his famous attack on the British pound for a profit of $1 billion on so-called Black Wednesday in 1992.
2018-11-15 18:50 | |
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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value.
2018-11-8 17:22 | |
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The fixed-price USDT token seems to be loosening its grip on the value of Bitcoin as US dollar trading and other stablecoins take over.
2018-11-1 16:57 | |
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Our first blockchain conference is fast approaching, so what better time to take a moment to delve into one the more controversial aspects plaguing the cryptocurrency industry: stablecoins. Stablecoins are a special kind of digital asset.
2018-10-26 15:51 | |
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Stablecoin popularity continues to grow, and ever since Tether (USDT) started the trend, numerous other stablecoins have emerged around the world. Despite the recent Tether controversy that has seen the pegged coin’s value drop below $1 — which should never happen, since each coin is supposedly backed by a buck — other stablecoins continue to.
2018-10-24 17:30 | |
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Stablecoins are all the rage, and everyone’s trying to become the next Tether. Although these tokens have their value fixed, that doesn’t stop people from trying to get money out of them: Uphold lets users lend out their tokens for (potentially) better interest than a savings account, and Gemini dollars reached 120 cents on some exchanges.
2018-10-24 16:32 | |
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Coinbase Lists Circle-Backed Stablecoin After weeks of uncertainty regarding the financial security and future of the Tether (USDT) stablecoin project, an amassment of prominent crypto-centric startups released their own stablecoins, which are a form of cryptocurrency that is directly tied to the value of a non-blockchain-based asset.
2018-10-24 02:52 | |
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The stablecoin market was once relatively simple. Very few substantial coins existed, and exchanges almost exclusively relied upon USDT (Tether) as their go-to pegged token to facilitate trade. But in 2018, there has been a proverbial explosion of interest in the creation of new coins pegged to something stable in value. Part of this increased […]
2018-10-24 00:54 | |
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As a company looking to give users full control over their digital rights, Blockstack is piloting a new app mining program that encourages designers to create new applications directly on Blockstack’s platform and earn rewards in bitcoin.
2018-10-24 00:30 | |
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A crypto whale narrowly avoided a $129 million USDT loss after falling victim to a phishing scam on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Nov. 20, detailing how the stolen funds were unexpectedly returned within hours.
Bitcoin ETFs have attracted over $1 billion in inflows so far this week. Data from Nov. 18 shows total ETF inflows at $254. 8 million, which surged to $816. 4 million on Nov. 19. On Nov. 19, ARK’s ARKB led with inflows of $267.
Tether has announced plans to invest an undisclosed amount in Quantoz, a Dutch fintech company, to assist with the introduction of two new stablecoins — EURQ and USDQ, according to a Nov. 18 statement.
November has seen a notable uptick in stablecoin netflows into derivative exchanges, indicating that traders are preparing for leveraged positions. This shift points to a growing appetite for risk-taking in the crypto market.
The general cryptocurrency market has seen notable upward momentum in the past few weeks, with Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, leading the market once more toward what several seasoned crypto analysts believe to be one of the biggest bull runs ever.
The Global Dollar is issued out of Singapore by Paxos and is “substantially compliant” with the MAS Tether’s USDT stablecoin accounts for more than 75% of the market Kraken’s co-founder said there is a “lack of competition” in the stablecoin market A group of cryptocurrency and financial technology companies have introduced a joint stablecoin, the […] The post Crypto firms launch the Global Dollar stablecoin to boost adoption appeared first on CoinJournal.
The partnership between The Open Network (TON) and Tether has reached new heights as the USDT stablecoin experienced a massive surge in just a few months since the start of their collaboration. A remarkable feat that saw a massive increase in the USDT on TON hitting over $1 billion in only six months, an indicator of the capability of the emerging dynamic duo.