Stablecoins

Circle deploys Web3 services on Solana

Stablecoin issuer Circle announced its plans to bring Web3 services to the Solana (SOL) ecosystem.

Coinbase to transfer clients’ USDC holdings to Base

Coinbase revealed that it will start storing customer and corporate USD Coin assets on its layer-two network, Base.

Tether reports $2.85B net profit for Q4 2023

Stablecoin issuer Tether revealed a record-breaking net profit of $2.85B in its attestation report for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Circle partners with Nubank to offer USDC services in Brazil

Stablecoin issuer Circle has teamed up with fintech firm Nubank to make USDC more accessible to Brazilian clients.

OKX to delist 26 spot trading pairs

OKX has announced its plans to remove 26 spot trading pairs from its platform by November 10, citing that the flagged trading pairs no longer meet its listing criteria.

Tether grants $610M debt financing to Northern Data

Stablecoin issuer Tether has offered $610M worth of debt facility to Northern Data, a Bitcoin mining firm.

Tether names Paolo Ardoino as the new CEO

Stablecoin issuer Tether has undergone a change in leadership with the appointment of Paolo Ardoino as its new CEO.

Base to add native support for stablecoin USDC

Stablecoin issuer Circle announced its plans to launch USD Coin on Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network.

Circle releases programmable Web3 wallets in public beta

Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched the beta version of its programmable Web3 wallets on the Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche blockchains.

PayPal launches Dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD

PayPal announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), on the Ethereum blockchain to bridge the gap between fiat and Web3 markets.

Circle CEO says yuan-backed stablecoins offer more benefits than CBDCs

In a recent interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire claimed that stablecoins pegged to the Chinese Yuan are better at facilitating cross-country trades than Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Circle may issue a new stablecoin in Japan

In a recent interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company may issue a new stablecoin in Japan weeks after Japan’s landmark framework for the regulation of stablecoins came into effect.

USDT loses peg following massive sell-off on Curve 3Pool

Tether lost its 1:1 peg to the US Dollar as traders swapped millions of USDT tokens for other stablecoins on Curve 3Pool.

Tether mints $1B USDT for future issuance on Ethereum

Stablecoin issuer Tether minted $1B worth of USDT tokens at Tether Treasury to meet future demands on the Ethereum network.

Circle drops US Treasury bonds from USDC Reserve Fund

Circle has ditched US Treasury bonds from its USDC reserves to protect the stablecoin from the ongoing US debt ceiling crisis.

Tether to commence Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced its plans to mine Bitcoin using renewable energy in Uruguay.

Stablecoin issuer Circle launches Euro Coin on Avalanche

USDC issuer Circle launched its Euro-backed stablecoin, Euro Coin, on the Avalanche blockchain.

Tether aims to diversify its reserves portfolio by investing in Bitcoin

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced its plans to strengthen its reserves by using a fraction of the firm's realized profits to purchase Bitcoin.

Tether denies exposure to Signature Bank

Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino denied exposure to Signature Bank following reports about the stablecoin issuer using the now-defunct bank to gain access to the US banking system. 

Binance.US halts OCBS and stablecoin pairs for BUSD

Binance.US temporarily suspended One Common Billing System (OCBS) transactions for Binance USD.

BUSD records $500M outflows following CFTC’s crackdown on Binance

BUSD’s net outflows exceeded $500M after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against Binance.

Tether CTO expects $700M profit by the end of Q1 2023

Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino expects the firm’s profits for the first quarter of 2023 to hit $700M. He also revealed that Tether currently holds $1.7B in excess reserves.

OKX to discontinue services for Canadian clients by June

OKX will exit the Canadian market by June 22 following issues with the CSA's new regulatory guidelines.

FTX wallets transfer $145M in stablecoins to crypto exchanges

Three crypto wallets belonging to FTX and Alameda Research have transferred $145M worth of Tether and USD Coin tokens to crypto exchanges.

Circle appoints Cross River Bank as commercial banking partner

Stablecoin issuer Circle has chosen Cross River Bank as its banking partner after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

Binance to convert $1B worth of IRI funds to native crypto tokens

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said the exchange will convert nearly $1B worth of Industry Recovery Initiative funds into native crypto assets following recent turmoil in the stablecoin market.

Aave sets stablecoins’ LTV to zero on Avalanche V3

Aave has set the LTV of certain stablecoins on Avalanche V3 to zero to reduce the volatility risks caused by USDC’s price drop.

Binance and Coinbase halt USDC conversions

Crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase have paused USDC conversions as the stablecoin fails to regain its USD peg.

CFTC Chair asserts Ethereum and Stablecoins are commodities

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said Ethereum and stablecoins are commodities during Wednesday's Senate Agricultural court hearing.

Coinbase to suspend BUSD trading

Coinbase will remove support for trading Binance USD on March 13. The exchange claimed that BUSD no longer meets its listing standards.

Binance mints 50M TUSD tokens following regulatory action against BUSD

Binance has minted nearly 50M TrueUSD tokens after the NYDFS ordered Paxos to cease issuing Binance USD.

Binance CEO says crypto industry may switch to non-USD stablecoins

Changpeng Zhao claimed that the pressure from regulators may shrink the USD stablecoin market and cause the crypto industry to switch to non-USD stablecoins.

Aave community considers freezing BUSD reserves

The Aave community members are considering a proposal that seeks to freeze BUSD reserves on Aave V2 following the recent crackdown on the stablecoin by regulators.

Paxos under investigation by New York regulator

Stablecoin issuer Paxos is being probed by the New York Department of Financial Services.

BDO Italia reports Tether’s assets exceed its liabilities

BDO Italia reported that stablecoin issuer Tether ended 2022 with $67B in consolidated assets and $960M in excess reserves.

Tether CTO denies allegations of borrowing from Celsius

Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Technology Officer of Tether, denied reports about Tether receiving loans from Celsius. 

Crypto.com To Delist USDT For Canadian Users In Compliance With OSC’s Instructions

Crypto.com announced its plans to delist Tether (USDT) and suspend Tether-related transactions for its Canadian user base on January 31, 2023.

Judge Rules Celsius Owns Assets Held In Earn Accounts

Martin Glenn, the federal judge presiding over the Celsius bankruptcy case, ruled that the interest-bearing Earn accounts belong to Celsius.

Midas Investments Shuts Down Following Significant Losses

Midas Investments announced its plans to shut down its platform after incurring significant losses that have led to a large asset deficit for the firm.

Paxful Delists Ethereum From Platform Due To “Integrity” Issues

Paxful removed Ethereum from its platform due to integrity issues caused by Ethereum's transition to a Proof-of-Stake model.

Coinbase CEO Proposes Guidelines For Regulation Of Crypto Industry

Brian Armstrong outlined a blueprint for regulating centralized actors and stablecoin issuers in the wake of FTX’s collapse.

Tether Plans To Reduce Secured Loans To Zero In 2023

Tether announced its plans to remove secured loans in 2023 in response to widespread concern about the stablecoin issuer’s growing number of loans.

Coinbase Encourages Users To Switch To USDC By Waiving USDT To USDC Conversion Fees

Coinbase asked clients to switch to USDC by introducing zero-fee Tether (USDT) to USD Coin (USDC) conversion.

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Tether grants $610M debt financing to Northern Data

Stablecoin issuer Tether has offered $610M worth of debt facility to Northern Data, a Bitcoin mining firm.

Tether names Paolo Ardoino as the new CEO

Stablecoin issuer Tether has undergone a change in leadership with the appointment of Paolo Ardoino as its new CEO.

Base to add native support for stablecoin USDC

Stablecoin issuer Circle announced its plans to launch USD Coin on Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network.

Circle releases programmable Web3 wallets in public beta

Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched the beta version of its programmable Web3 wallets on the Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche blockchains.

PayPal launches Dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD

PayPal announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), on the Ethereum blockchain to bridge the gap between fiat and Web3 markets.

Circle CEO says yuan-backed stablecoins offer more benefits than CBDCs

In a recent interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire claimed that stablecoins pegged to the Chinese Yuan are better at facilitating cross-country trades than Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Circle may issue a new stablecoin in Japan

In a recent interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company may issue a new stablecoin in Japan weeks after Japan’s landmark framework for the regulation of stablecoins came into effect.

USDT loses peg following massive sell-off on Curve 3Pool

Tether lost its 1:1 peg to the US Dollar as traders swapped millions of USDT tokens for other stablecoins on Curve 3Pool.

Tether mints $1B USDT for future issuance on Ethereum

Stablecoin issuer Tether minted $1B worth of USDT tokens at Tether Treasury to meet future demands on the Ethereum network.

Circle drops US Treasury bonds from USDC Reserve Fund

Circle has ditched US Treasury bonds from its USDC reserves to protect the stablecoin from the ongoing US debt ceiling crisis.

Tether to commence Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced its plans to mine Bitcoin using renewable energy in Uruguay.

Stablecoin issuer Circle launches Euro Coin on Avalanche

USDC issuer Circle launched its Euro-backed stablecoin, Euro Coin, on the Avalanche blockchain.

Tether aims to diversify its reserves portfolio by investing in Bitcoin

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced its plans to strengthen its reserves by using a fraction of the firm's realized profits to purchase Bitcoin.

Tether denies exposure to Signature Bank

Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino denied exposure to Signature Bank following reports about the stablecoin issuer using the now-defunct bank to gain access to the US banking system. 

Binance.US halts OCBS and stablecoin pairs for BUSD

Binance.US temporarily suspended One Common Billing System (OCBS) transactions for Binance USD.

BUSD records $500M outflows following CFTC’s crackdown on Binance

BUSD’s net outflows exceeded $500M after the CFTC filed a lawsuit against Binance.

Tether CTO expects $700M profit by the end of Q1 2023

Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino expects the firm’s profits for the first quarter of 2023 to hit $700M. He also revealed that Tether currently holds $1.7B in excess reserves.

OKX to discontinue services for Canadian clients by June

OKX will exit the Canadian market by June 22 following issues with the CSA's new regulatory guidelines.

FTX wallets transfer $145M in stablecoins to crypto exchanges

Three crypto wallets belonging to FTX and Alameda Research have transferred $145M worth of Tether and USD Coin tokens to crypto exchanges.

Circle appoints Cross River Bank as commercial banking partner

Stablecoin issuer Circle has chosen Cross River Bank as its banking partner after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

Binance to convert $1B worth of IRI funds to native crypto tokens

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said the exchange will convert nearly $1B worth of Industry Recovery Initiative funds into native crypto assets following recent turmoil in the stablecoin market.

Aave sets stablecoins’ LTV to zero on Avalanche V3

Aave has set the LTV of certain stablecoins on Avalanche V3 to zero to reduce the volatility risks caused by USDC’s price drop.

Binance and Coinbase halt USDC conversions

Crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase have paused USDC conversions as the stablecoin fails to regain its USD peg.

CFTC Chair asserts Ethereum and Stablecoins are commodities

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam said Ethereum and stablecoins are commodities during Wednesday's Senate Agricultural court hearing.

Coinbase to suspend BUSD trading

Coinbase will remove support for trading Binance USD on March 13. The exchange claimed that BUSD no longer meets its listing standards.

Binance mints 50M TUSD tokens following regulatory action against BUSD

Binance has minted nearly 50M TrueUSD tokens after the NYDFS ordered Paxos to cease issuing Binance USD.

Binance CEO says crypto industry may switch to non-USD stablecoins

Changpeng Zhao claimed that the pressure from regulators may shrink the USD stablecoin market and cause the crypto industry to switch to non-USD stablecoins.

Aave community considers freezing BUSD reserves

The Aave community members are considering a proposal that seeks to freeze BUSD reserves on Aave V2 following the recent crackdown on the stablecoin by regulators.

Paxos under investigation by New York regulator

Stablecoin issuer Paxos is being probed by the New York Department of Financial Services.

BDO Italia reports Tether’s assets exceed its liabilities

BDO Italia reported that stablecoin issuer Tether ended 2022 with $67B in consolidated assets and $960M in excess reserves.

Tether CTO denies allegations of borrowing from Celsius

Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Technology Officer of Tether, denied reports about Tether receiving loans from Celsius. 

Crypto.com To Delist USDT For Canadian Users In Compliance With OSC’s Instructions

Crypto.com announced its plans to delist Tether (USDT) and suspend Tether-related transactions for its Canadian user base on January 31, 2023.

Judge Rules Celsius Owns Assets Held In Earn Accounts

Martin Glenn, the federal judge presiding over the Celsius bankruptcy case, ruled that the interest-bearing Earn accounts belong to Celsius.

Midas Investments Shuts Down Following Significant Losses

Midas Investments announced its plans to shut down its platform after incurring significant losses that have led to a large asset deficit for the firm.

Paxful Delists Ethereum From Platform Due To “Integrity” Issues

Paxful removed Ethereum from its platform due to integrity issues caused by Ethereum's transition to a Proof-of-Stake model.

Coinbase CEO Proposes Guidelines For Regulation Of Crypto Industry

Brian Armstrong outlined a blueprint for regulating centralized actors and stablecoin issuers in the wake of FTX’s collapse.

Tether Plans To Reduce Secured Loans To Zero In 2023

Tether announced its plans to remove secured loans in 2023 in response to widespread concern about the stablecoin issuer’s growing number of loans.

Coinbase Encourages Users To Switch To USDC By Waiving USDT To USDC Conversion Fees

Coinbase asked clients to switch to USDC by introducing zero-fee Tether (USDT) to USD Coin (USDC) conversion.