On the heels of Coinbase revealing that Coinbase Wallet users holding USDC can now earn a 4.7% annual percentage yield (APY), Arthur Hayes hopped on social media to highlight the appeal of USDE’s much higher 29% APY. Hayes Mocks Coinbase’s Conservative Stablecoin Reward Approach This week, Coinbase, the San Francisco-based exchange, revealed a new perk […]
Ethena’s USDE Sees Market Cap Shrink by $770M in Less Than 2 Months
Based on the latest data, Ethena’s yield-generating stablecoin, USDE, has experienced a dramatic contraction in supply since July 4, 2024. Over the span of less than two months, its market capitalization has decreased by $ 770 million. Ethena’s USDE Supply Plummets as Competition Heats Up From Aug. 23 to Aug. 30, the stablecoin economy …
BRICS Countries Deem US Dollar Less Important in Global Trade, Says Indian Expert
The vice chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameep Shastri, has highlighted the economic bloc’s shift away from reliance on the U.S. dollar, opting instead to trade using their national currencies like the Russian ruble, Indian rupee, and Chinese yuan. He underscored the importance of economic self-reliance and the challenge to Western […]
20 Crypto Startups Raise $141.3 Million in Less Than 2 Weeks
In the first 12 days of Aug., $ 141.3 million has flowed into crypto, defi, and blockchain ventures, according to recent metrics. Morpho, a decentralized lending developer, accounted for roughly 35.38% of the total funds raised across 20 different projects. $ 141.3 Million Floods Into 20 Crypto Startups and Projects Even with the …
Nigerian CBDC Adoption Lags, Makes Up Less Than 1% of Currency in Use
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, known as the eNaira, was the first of its kind in Africa. However, it currently represents only about 0.36% of the total currency in circulation. Nigerian experts attribute the slow adoption of the e-naira to its perceived lack of significant benefits compared to the traditional naira. E-Naira Adoption Lags Despite […]