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Silicon Valley Bank UK Closed by Bank of England (BoE)

In a statement made on March 10th, the Bank of England (BoE) announced that SVB UK will “stop making payments or accepting deposits.” Because BoE planned to petition the court to initiate a “Bank Insolvency Procedure” against SVB UK. As Silicon Valley Bank’s U.K. branch (SVB UK) has no “critical

March 12, 2023 2 mins read

MakerDAO Devises Emergency Plan To Safeguard DAI Stablecoin

MakerDAO has developed a contingency strategy to shield its native stablecoin DAI from additional exposure to potentially unstable stablecoins. Amidst the volatility that has plagued the crypto market over the last twenty-four hours. Especially with USDC depegging from its $1 value. And mounting fears over the degree to which it

March 12, 2023 2 mins read

USDC Back on Track as Circle Announces Corporate Resources Backing

Circle, the company behind the USDC, said in a statement that the stablecoin will once again be exchangeable for dollars at a rate of one-to-one beginning on Monday. As a result of the unexpected closure of SVB on March 11, the company has developed a strategy to draw into its

March 12, 2023 1 min read

Shibarium Early Public Beta Test Dubbed ‘Puppynet’ Now Live

After considerable buildup, Shiba Inu’s principal developer Shytoshi Kusama finally revealed that the beta test for Shibarium has gone live. A huge, worldwide, and decentralized community, the developer argued, required a decentralized layer 2 network. Introducing the Shibarium Early Public Beta! Find out about it, see the #shibthemetaverse WAGMI Temple

March 12, 2023 2 mins read

Bitcoin Fear and Greed Sentiment Changes to ‘Fear’ Amid Market Downturn

After a promising start, crypto has taken a beating this year, with external factors being at fault once again being the primary cause. As a consequence, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have suffered, contributing to yet another shift in public opinion. Several cryptocurrency-related organizations and projects collapsed last year, leading to

March 11, 2023 1 min read

Coinbase Updates Staking Conditions Amid SEC Clampdown

A month after U.S. authorities clamped down on similar offerings. Coinbase informed customers Monday that it is revising the terms and conditions of its staking service. In an email to customers on Friday. the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States confirmed the continuation of staking. And emphasized that clients

March 11, 2023 1 min read

Privacy-focused Brave Browser Now Allows Selling Crypto Within Wallet

On Friday, Brave, a web browser with an emphasis on privacy, announced the launch of a new feature. It enables users to trade their crypto for fiat currencies such as US dollars, Euros, or British pounds without leaving the Brave Wallet. Since major cryptocurrency exchanges misused client funds and finally

March 11, 2023 2 mins read

Will the Ongoing USDC Depeg Worsen Crypto Winter Further?

The second largest stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) depegged from its $1 parity owing to the shutdown of the US banking giant Silicon Valley Bank on Friday. The failure of this largest bank is registered as the worst banking crash since the 2008 financial crisis. The custom of crypto firms depositing

March 11, 2023 2 mins read

Both Binance and Coinbase Temporarily Suspend USDC Conversions

The two leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, announced on Friday night that they will temporarily halt USDC conversions until the ripple effect of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank plays out. The action was taken because of fears that USDC stablecoin issuer Circle was keeping part of the stablecoin’s

March 11, 2023 2 mins read

Stablecoin Providers Adapt to Changing AML Landscape in Crypto

As the world of cryptocurrency and stablecoins continues to evolve and gain mainstream adoption, the importance of implementing effective anti-money laundering (AML) practices becomes increasingly crucial. By adhering to AML regulations and guidelines, the crypto industry can establish greater credibility and trust among investors and regulators, ultimately leading to a

March 11, 2023 5 mins read