Palladium and Botanix Labs Launches Bitcoin-native Stablecoin on Bitcoin’s First EVM Layer 2

Palladium and Botanix Labs have announced the launch of a new stablecoin, PUSD, on Bitcoin’s first EVM-equivalent Layer 2 network, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The PUSD stablecoin, developed by Palladium Labs, boasts a unique feature of being over-collateralized by 110%, a strategic measure aimed at enhancing its resilience against potential…

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TrueUSD Stablecoin Continues to Depeg as Holders Flees to USDT

The significant outflow could be attributed to TrueUSD’s January 10 report, where the company informed users about a full upgrade to their fiat reserve audit system in collaboration with the Hong Kong-based accounting firm MooreHK.  TrueUSD (TUSD), a stablecoin supposedly associated with Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, has been on a downward trajectory since January…

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UN Flags Increased USDT Stablecoin Use in Money Laundering across Asia

Despite the increasing involvement of the USDT stablecoin in criminal activities, the UN has reported that law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled various money laundering organizations responsible for transferring illegal funds using USDT. The United Nations (UN) has warned that Tether’s USDT stablecoin has become the preferred cryptocurrency for money laundering schemes and other illicit…

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USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files for US IPO

Circle Internet Financial confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. It has become known that Circle Internet Financial confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US which can be viewed as one of the steps in its move to become a publicly-traded company. Circle, which is the issuer…

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Crypto Lobbying Surges in 2023 amidst Push for Stablecoin Regulation

The House Financial Services and House Agriculture Committees have advanced bills actively seeking to provide a clear regulatory framework to govern the crypro and stablecoin market.  In 2023, the crypto industry witnessed a substantial surge in lobbying efforts aimed explicitly at shaping stablecoin regulations and influencing legislative outcomes in the United States, Bloomberg reported. According…

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Paxos to Issue New US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in Singapore

The in-principle approval granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore positions Paxos to offer digital payment token services, marking a significant step towards establishing a foothold in the Singaporean market. Blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos has announced plans to issue a US dollar-backed stablecoin for its customers in Singapore. The initiative comes after Paxos reportedly received…

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A Revolutionary Stablecoin Transparently Pegged to Tokenized US Treasuries

At the launch of the Verified USD (USDV) dozens of leading CeFi and DeFi like Animoca Brands, BIT exchange, Coin98 Finance, Matrixport, SushiSwap, and Stargate Finance, among many others will offer support for the revolutionary stablecoin project to its users. Verified USD Foundation, a non-profit and community-based organization that is working on revolutionizing the stablecoins…

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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Considers Going for IPO in 2024

A Circle spokesperson confirmed that a public listing is not exactly far from the firm’s aspirations. Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, is reportedly in talks with its advisers over an initial public offering (IPO) for early 2024. According to Bloomberg, which cited sources with inside knowledge about Circle, the deliberations may…

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How Venmo's Stablecoin Integration Can Grow the Bitcoin Economy

Last week, PayPal, alongside their infrastructure partner Paxos, announced an integration of their PYUSD stablecoin product with Venmo, one of the largest mobile financial applications on the market. With over 78 million users, Venmo is currently one of the largest platforms for purchasing, selling, and transacting bitcoin. As the extended digital asset realm continues to…

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Binance Japan and MUFG Trust Bank Forge Partnership for New Bank-Backed Stablecoin

This partnership is also a significant stride in the Japanese government’s endeavor to embrace blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, fostering their broader adoption within the country and beyond. Binance Japan is partnering with Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) Trust Bank, a move squarely aligned with the Japanese government’s new Web3 policy. This collaboration aims to birth a new…

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PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Now Available to Venmo Users

Individuals with compatible external wallets, as well as merchants who embrace PYUSD for payments, will be able to receive transfers from Venmo users.  In the latest development, financial payments giant PayPal announced that its PYUSD stablecoin will be now available to users on Venmo. In its blog post on Wednesday, September 20, PayPal said that…

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Circle Launches Its USDC Stablecoin on Polkadot Asset Hub

Circle emphasized that Circle Account and Circle APIs will exclusively facilitate the use of Polkadot USDC, natively issued within the Polkadot Asset Hub. Circle’s native stablecoin USDC, also the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, is now gearing up for a launch on the Polkadot blockchain, as it continues to expand across different blockchain platforms. On…

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ANZ Takes Lead in Australia’s Banking Sector with A$DC Stablecoin

Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) might provide a lasting solution to the challenge posed by blockchain fragmentation. In a recent development, the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), one of Australia’s major banks, is taking significant steps toward the launch of its bank-issued stablecoin A$DC. This move follows a successful test transaction conducted using…

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Opera Taps Celo to Launch Stablecoin Wallet for African Users

Celo’s inclusion with Opera’s MiniPay wallet augurs well for Africa’s expanding digital finance sector. Opera, the well-known web services provider, has announced intentions to integrate a non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain into its mobile web browser. This product, dubbed “MiniPay”, is intended to empower Opera’s enormous user base across the African continent by…

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Stablecoin USDC Expands to Base and Optimism Networks

Circle said that businesses and institutions can access on/off-ramps for $USDC to OP Mainnet and Base through Circle Account. Circle’s native stablecoin USDC has recently launched on two Layer-2 networks – Base and Optimism. this launch will allow the Circle account holders to send USDC from their accounts to either of the networks. Coinbase also…

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Binance Phasing Out Support for BUSD Stablecoin by Q1 2024

Binance will delist BUSD as a loanable asset on September 6 and will suspend withdrawals of Binance-pegged BUSD tokens via BNB Chain, Avalanche, Polygon, and Tron on September 7. Renowned crypto exchange Binance has officially announced its decision to discontinue support for its native stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), by February 2024. Paxos’ Role in Binance’s…

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Ripple CTO Schwartz Comments on Requirements Issued by Fed on Banks Transacting with PayPal Stablecoin

David Schwartz seems unsurprised that the Fed is reacting negatively to the new stablecoin issued by PayPal. Ripple’s chief technology officer (CTO) David Schwartz has commented on the increased regulatory requirements imposed by the US Fed for the country’s cryptocurrency environment.  Schwartz tweeted a shady remark, referring to PayPal’s newly launched stablecoin (PYUSD) and whether or not…

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Stablecoin Market to Top $2.8T by 2028

As investors and consumers battle with the risks of regular cryptocurrencies, stablecoins provide a dependable shelter where value remains generally stable over time. Prominent brokerage firm Bernstein has unveiled an astounding prediction that the stablecoin market, currently valued at $125 billion, is on track to experience an exponential surge and can top a remarkable $2.8…

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PayPal Confident in Its Stablecoin despite Sector Complexity

PayPal’s recent entry into the stablecoin arena with PYUSD is marked by both anticipation and caution. Despite the promising prospects of stablecoins, challenges, and uncertainties loom on the horizon.  The entry of PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) into the stablecoin space, highlighted by the launch of its own dollar-pegged digital asset, PayPal USD (PYUSD), has…

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PayPal Moving On With Stablecoin

I going to make a greatest artwork as I can, by my head, my hand and by my mind. This may be just what the crypto payments space needs. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) is getting into the stablecoin business. It is the first major financial institution to go so far into this market. PayPal USD….

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PayPal Launches Its Native Stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD)

PayPal assures its users that PYUSD is fully backed by USD, reserve with funds supporting the stablecoin, while addressing concerns about issuing unbacked tokens. The payment giant is stepping into the crypto market with the introduction of its native stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD). The crypto which was announced in January has finally been launched. Stablecoins…

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