In recent hours, Tether’s stablecoin (USDT) has faced increasing instability, shockingly losing its peg to the US dollar. At the time of writing, USDT is trading at 0.9958. It continues its downward trend from the $1 peg. This development has raised concerns within the cryptocurrency community, with heavy selling pressure
Renowned blockchain expert Emin Gün Sirer has released his written testimony before the highly anticipated House Financial Services Committee hearing. In his testimony, Sirer uncovers the pivotal matters involving blockchains and digital assets while addressing the associated regulatory difficulties. My written testimony for the House Financial Services Committee hearing on
After a brief interruption in minting activity via its technological partner Prime Trust, the stablecoin TrueUSD (TUSD) lost its dollar peg in the early hours of June 10. At its lowest in the last 24 hours, the market price of the fifth most valuable stablecoin by capitalization was $0.9958. Its
House Republicans and Democrats have collaborated on a draft stablecoin law. This has been produced by the House Financial Services Committee in the United States. On Tuesday, a full hearing by the House Financial Services Committee will provide “clarity” on the structure of the digital asset market. And also the
Aave’s recent posting of its ARFC (Aave Request for Comments) proposal on the governance forum is a major step forward for decentralized finance (DeFi). GHO, a native stablecoin, is proposed in this white paper for use on the Ethereum mainnet. Moreover, this user-focused effort allows anyone to mint GHO tokens
First Digital, a prominent qualified custodian and registered trust company based in Hong Kong, has recently unveiled its latest innovation: the introduction of new stablecoin known as First Digital USD (“FDUSD”). First Digital, a Hong Kong licensed trust company, launches a new USD pegged stablecoin (FDUSD), on #BNB Smart Chain.
Over the past month, a significant shift in the world of cryptocurrencies has unfolded. The total market capitalization of stablecoins has slightly decreased, slipping below the $131 billion mark. This surprising trend is worth exploring, as it deviates from the usual upward trajectory stablecoins have witnessed over the past years.
In a move set to shake up the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, the MakerDAO community is poised to vote on a groundbreaking proposal that could significantly impact interest rates across the sector. The proposal seeks to raise the Dai Savings Rate (DSR) from its current 1% to an enticing 3.33%,
In a fascinating turn of events, the latest data from Santiment, a leading blockchain analytics platform, reveals a noteworthy trend among prominent market participants. While sharks and whales maintain a relatively stagnant stance on their Bitcoin holdings, they have shifted their attention to an alternative form of the digital asset.
Tether, the top blockchain platform powering the world’s original and widely-used stablecoin, has joined forces with KriptonMarket. This collaboration seeks to revolutionize payment methods for small businesses in Argentina, specifically focusing on the Central Market of Buenos Aires. 🇦🇷KriptonMarket launches payment collaboration for small Businesses in Argentina with Tether. The
