Robinhood Markets Inc. and Revolut Ltd., two prominent fintech firms, are reportedly exploring the possibility of launching their own stablecoins, as per a Bloomberg report. If they entered the stablecoin market, the companies would follow the path of other financial giants like PayPal, which introduced its PYUSD stablecoin last year.
BNB Chain has recently announced a major update to its stablecoin infrastructure. The initiative introduces gasless stablecoin payments, aimed at enhancing transaction efficiency on the network. This move is set to improve the overall user experience by reducing transaction costs across the network. The initiative aims to simplify stablecoin transfers,
The UK High Court has officially classified Tether (USDT) as a form of property under English law. This ruling, delivered on September 12, 2024, is the first of its kind in the UK to follow a full trial. The case involved a fraud victim who sought to recover stolen USDT
Web3 and cryptocurrency consider transparency their cornerstone and crucial for the decentralization motto. Additionally, within the sector, every firm aims to provide a transparent environment to its users and investors alike. Recently, leading stablecoin issuer and cryptocurrency institution, Tether has encountered a crossroads receiving accusations regarding its transparency. Notably, the
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple announced at Korea Blockchain Week in Seoul that the company is nearing the launch of its new stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). Set to launch within weeks, RLUSD is currently in a closed beta phase. The stablecoin is designed to complement Ripple’s existing XRP tokens. It
Maker, a leading platform in decentralized finance, has recently undergone a rebranding and is now known as Sky. Alongside this change, their widely-used stablecoin, previously known as DAI, has been upgraded and rebranded as USDS. Users can upgrade from DAI or convert from USDC to NetStable at a 1:1 ratio.
Eleven months of steady growth led to the market capitalization of stablecoins reaching an all-time high of $168 billion. The market’s sharp decline to $135 billion by the end of 2022 set the stage for a strong recovery. Reportedly, DefiLlama data reveals that the overall market capitalization of stablecoins has
Tether has actively collaborated with law enforcement agencies globally since its inception in 2014 to combat illegal activities involving its stablecoin, USDT. The company has played a significant role in helping 145 law enforcement agencies recover more than $108.8 million in USDT. This amount was tied to various illicit activities.
Abu Dhabi is taking significant steps towards regulating fiat-referenced tokens (FRTs), a specific type of stablecoin. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) introduced a proposed framework on August 20. It aimed at overseeing the issuance and operation of FRTs. FRTs are digital assets
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, announced via its official website through a press release that it will soon launch USDT on the Aptos Blockchain. Aptos as a Proof of Stake network, has processed more than 1 billion transactions. This collaboration is said to make digital currency more accessible
