STABLECOIN
A stablecoin (or stable coin), as its name indicates, is a stable cryptocurrency designed to be resistant to the type of price volatility synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. The key is to understand "stable": what is "stable"? which references are pegged to make its value "stable"? In terms of what we measure the "stability".
Tether Holdings Hires Major Wall Street Firm to Manage Treasury Portfolio
Tether has recruited a Wall Street company to handle its Treasury holdings.
Tether Completes Reserves Attestation by Major Global Accounting Firm
BDO, a global accounting company, has attested Tether's reserves.
South Korean Officials Confirm They Sent Team to Serbia to Find Do Kwon
South Korean authorities have increased their search for Do Kwon and deployed state officials to Serbia.
The UK is a step closer to launching a central bank digital currency
The Bank of England thinks crypto stablecoins and a central-bank-issued "digital pound" might coexist.
U.K. Treasury Proposes Ambitious Crypto Regulations
The UK Treasury labelled algorithmic stablecoins "unbacked crypto assets" rather than banning them.
Tether Denies Receiving Any Loans From Celsius
Tether's chief technical officer Paolo Ardoino denied borrowing from Celsius in response to Celsius' examiner report.
HKMA Stablecoin Regulations to Demand Backing by Underlying Assets
The main financial regulator will require stablecoin issuers to always back their values with reserve assets.
Cardano's New Algorithmic Stablecoin DJED
ADA, Cardano's native token, backs the algorithmic stablecoin, which is tied 1:1 to the US dollar.
Poundtoken and BitcoinPoint will make the country's first 100% backed GBP stablecoin
Two UK firms employ ATM stablecoins to make Britain a "crypto centre."
USDC issuer Circle releases accountant-verified report
Circle's newest reserve report shows $44.5 billion USDC stablecoin assets.
Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic has announced a pilot digital currency project
After meeting with Ripple at the World Economic Forum, Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic launched a prototype digital currency initiative.
Circle Spokesperson Denies Blaming SEC for Failed $9 billion deal
Circle denies blaming the SEC for its December $9 billion failed IPO. Circle's representative said any contradictory assertions are "inconsistent" with past declarations.
Japan to Adopt New Stablecoin Regulations
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is trying to legalise stablecoin distribution. New 2023 legislation enable stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC).
National Australia Bank to Launch Ethereum-Based Stablecoin
NAB will introduce an Ether-based Australian dollar-pegged stablecoin. Reports say the AUDN stablecoin streamlines cross-border transfers and carbon credit trading.
Iran and Russia Seek A Gold-Backed Stablecoin
Iran and Russia are planning a gold-backed cryptocurrency. In Astrakhan, Russia began accepting Iranian goods, a stablecoin would function. Instead of utilizing dollars, rubles, or rials, the initiative would allow cross-border transactions.
