Argentina is leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in Latin America. According to a report titled “Argentina Crypto Capital,” produced by Lemon, a leading exchange in the country, four of every ten cryptocurrency apps in Latam are being used by Argentines, with over 70% of the deposits processed by the exchange corresponding to USDT, Tether’s dollar-pegged […]
Stablecoin Market Jumps by Over $2.5 Billion in 10 Days, Led by Rise in Key Players
In the opening fortnight of February, the stablecoin domain expanded by $ 1.7 billion, marking a significant rise. The value of the fiat token crypto market has once again risen witnessing an increase exceeding $ 2.5 billion over the past ten days. Specifically, three stablecoins have driven this upswing, with the stablecoin ethena …
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Announces Discontinuation of USDC Support on Tron Blockchain
The U.S. financial technology firm Circle said on Feb. 21 that it will discontinue support for USDC on Tron blockchain. The move comes just a few months after Circle refuted allegations that it was Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun’s bank. Despite discontinuing support for USDC on Tron, Circle said it is still committed to growing […]
$14M Capital Infusion Catapults Ethena Labs’ Valuation; Stablecoin Ranks 9th Largest
On Friday, Ethena Labs, the creators of the stablecoin USDE, secured $ 14 million in funding from key investors. Following this recent influx of funds and a previous $ 6.5 million investment from Maelstrom, overseen by Arthur Hayes, in July 2023, the company’s post-valuation has risen to $ 300 million. USDE Issuer …
Licenced Stablecoin on/off Ramp Yellow Card to Introduce USDC on Stellar Network
The African stablecoin on/off ramp, Yellow Card, is set to introduce the stablecoin USDC on the Stellar network. This partnership has the potential to transform global payments and accelerate the adoption of digital assets. Lightning Fast Transfer Speed Yellow Card, a major licensed stablecoin on/off ramp in the African continent, recently announced plans to introduce […]