Stablecoins
‘Bitcoin Boomer’: EU Proposing Ban on Anonymous Crypto Transactions ‘Not That Big of An Issue’
“Bitcoin Boomer” Gary Leland, the founder of the BitBlockBoom Bitcoin Conference, discusses why European Union (EU) policymakers proposing tighter regulation of crypto transfers is “not that big of an issue.”
Circle: USDC Backed 61% by Cash and Cash Equivalents
In its latest attestation report, global payments company Circle revealed Tuesday about 61% of its stablecoin USDC is backed by “cash and cash equivalents,” meaning cash and money market funds. “The Hash” panel discusses Circle’s breakdown of its asset reserves, at least partially answering swirling questions about how USDC is supported.
Yellen Urges Federal Agencies to ‘Act Quickly’ on Stablecoin Regulation
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen convened a meeting Monday of the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) to discuss stablecoins. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares the key takeaways, proposing the regulatory outcome. Plus, his take on Mastercard potentially testing USDC for payments.
Tether Co-Founder: ‘Tokenization of Fiat Will Happen’
Amid the explosive growth of stablecoins, Tether co-founder William Quigley discusses why stablecoins are here to stay. “Every fiat currency, globally, of any significant economy, will be tokenized,” Quigley said. “There’s a lot of people in crypto who need a safe harbor …
Circle rivela le attività che supportano la stablecoin USDC
La stablecoin n. 2 delle criptovalute è sostenuta principalmente (61%) da denaro contante e strumenti equivalenti. Ecco cosa comprende il resto.
Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO: ‘[Bitcoin] Price Is A Liar,’ Says He’s Focused on Bitcoin’s Long-term Potential
Despite bitcoin’s short-term downward momentum potentially posing a risk to the cryptocurrency, Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO Mark Yusko still maintains a positive outlook. “[Bitcoin’s] price is a liar,” he said. “I’ve never probably been more bullish on the long-term perspective …
Financial Experts: Stablecoins Risky Like ‘Wildcat’ Bank Practices of 19th Century
The world of stablecoins could evolve into one reminiscent of the 19th century’s free banking period in the U.S., according to Yale economist Gary Gorton and U.S. Federal Reserve attorney Jeffery Zhang. "The Hash" hosts discuss whether they agree with this assessment of stablecoins, given the historical context of free banking and what government control of the money supply has done.
Biden Administration Accuses Chinese Hackers of Conducting Ransomware, Cryptojacking Attacks
U.S. President Joe Biden is accusing the Chinese government of supporting cyberattacks, including ransomware, cryptojacking, digital extortion, and theft. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the allegations as the White House ramps up its anti-ransomware efforts. Plus, his take on the U.S. Presidential Advisory Group's meeting on stablecoins Monday.
EQIFI CEO: Biggest Challenge for Stablecoins Is 'Loss of Faith'
Responding to El Salvador potentially issuing its own stablecoins, Brad Yasar, CEO of EQIFI, a decentralized protocol for pooled lending and borrowing, says the biggest risk of stablecoins is "loss of faith" and "proving to the users that it is truly stable." Plus, what to expect from the presidential working group's meeting on stablecoins and "game-changing" DeFi projects to watch for.