A Nigerian startup specializing in blockchain-based payments and remittances has entered into a partnership arrangement with the stablecoin issuer Tether. The arrangement is expected to extend the benefits of stable digital transactions to a larger number of consumers and businesses across the African continent. Ivorypay, Tether Partnership Aims to Boost User Confidence Ivorypay, a Nigerian […]
New Stablecoin Bill Faces Criticism for Stifling Innovation and Breaching First Amendment
A new bill co-sponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, aimed at regulating stablecoins, has drawn criticism for potentially stifling innovation and breaching First Amendment rights. The bill includes a provision that bans all “algorithmic payment stablecoins,” which could have significant implications for software developers and the broader tech community. Lummis-Gillibrand Stablecoin Bill Criticized […]
Stablecoin Market Climbs $2.81B in a Week, Nearing $160B Valuation
Over the past seven days, the stablecoin sector has expanded by $ 2.81 billion, bringing the dollar-pegged cryptocurrency market close to a total valuation of $ 160 billion. A significant portion of this growth, exceeding $ 2 billion, is attributed to the increase in USDT’s market capitalization, which reached $ 109.38 …
Arthur Hayes Introduces New ‘Risk Radar’ for Ethena’s USDE Stablecoin
Following criticism of Ethena’s USDE stablecoin, which brought back memories of the Terra blockchain’s Anchor protocol failure, Ethena backer Arthur Hayes introduced a risk tracker by intotheblock.com that monitors aspects like the token’s adherence to its U.S. dollar peg. Intotheblock.com’s Ethena Risk Radar Dashboard At the time of reporting, Ethena’s recently launched USDE stablecoin boasts […]
Stablecoin Market Expands by $4.46 Billion in 12 Days
In the last 12 days of April, the stablecoin sector expanded by $ 4.46 billion, reaching a current valuation of $ 155.86 billion. Additionally, the top five dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies experienced an increase in their supplies over the last 30 days. Top Dollar-Pegged Cryptos See Growth Amid April’s First 12 Days As of Friday, …