Binance’s announcement of a new asset, BFUSD, has sparked intense discussions in the crypto community. Although the platform advertised BFUSD as a high-yield margin asset with a 19.55% annual percentage yield (APY), many initially mistook it for a stablecoin due to its name and promotional comparisons to similar assets. Binance
Dutch fintech company Quantoz Payments has launched two MiCA-compliant stablecoins, USDQ and EURQ, with backing from Tether, Kraken, and Fabric Ventures. The tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar and euro, aim to provide a regulated and secure option for digital payments across Europe. These stablecoins will debut on November 18
A group of major players in the fintech and crypto world—Robinhood, Kraken, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos—have launched a new stablecoin, the Global Dollar (USDG), pegged to the US dollar and aimed at boosting accessibility and rewarding community engagement. [1 / 4] Today, we’re launching Global Dollar Network (@global_dollar ) —
Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge in a landmark deal valued at $1.1 billion. TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington confirmed the news on X, making it Stripe’s largest acquisition ever. The deal also stands as the biggest acquisition in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. Bridge provides software that allows businesses
The Central Bank of the UAE has granted in-principal approval for the first AED stablecoin. Furthermore, this milestone, announced on October 13, 2024, marks a significant advancement in the UAE’s digital currency landscape. The stablecoin will be pegged to the UAE dirham, aiming to provide stability for digital transactions. Al
Record highs in stablecoin dynamics have increased market liquidity in the cryptocurrency sector. Bitcoin (BTC) and the whole cryptocurrency sector might take heart from this, since past performance indicates that more liquidity usually leads to higher prices. According to a new analysis by CryptoQuant, the combined value of the market
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has announced plans to delist stablecoins that do not comply with the new requirements across the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of this year. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation moves toward full implementation by the end of 2024. Coinbase plans
The cryptocurrency market has seen a spur of activity in the last 24 hours. While the Uptober bull run has not begun yet, prices have declined. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency firm Ripple has reaffirmed its vow to battle with the SEC. Amid traders’ significant losses and partnerships, as aforementioned, the sector showed
Circle, the issuer of leading stablecoin USDC, has announced its expansion into Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, marking an important step in its global strategy. This move comes through a partnership with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie’s MHC Digital Group. Further, they aim to boost the utility of USDC by tapping
Improper stablecoin investment programs and unregistered selling of securities were among the allegations levied against TrueCoin and TrustToken by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As stated in the agency’s news release, the SEC has settled the allegations against the businesses and ordered them to pay a combined penalty
