Stablecoin


Videos

Examining Terra’s UST Stablecoin and Luna Token Crashes

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De and Sam Kessler join “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson to discuss the collapse of the Terra protocol as its UST stablecoin remains deep in the sub-dollar doldrums and LUNA, its sister token, has fallen over 99% from its 2022 high.

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Videos

UST’s Design Flaws and Red Flags

In this “Community Crypto” clip, CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De and Sam Kessler discuss the design flaws of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin UST as its depeg from the U.S. dollar continues to have ripple effects across the crypto industry. What were the red flags? Plus, Do Kwon’s earlier failed stablecoin project, Basis Cash.

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Policy

UK Government Proposes Stablecoin Safeguards After Terra Collapse

The measure would give the Bank of England more power over failed stablecoin issuers.

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Opinion

How the US Can Establish Itself as a Crypto Leader

Regulators have an opportunity to map out thoughtful, strategic policy on stablecoins and beyond.

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Opinion

No, the UK Is Not Going to Make USDC and USDT Legal Tender

For “legalize” read “regulate.”

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Finance

Tether Expands With Introduction of Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin on Polygon

Tether is now available on over 11 blockchain networks.

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Tech

New Terra Blockchain Launch Expected Saturday, With LUNA Airdrop to Follow

The move is part of a broader plan to help revive the Terra ecosystem and its related tokens.

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Videos

Circle Asks US Fed Not to Step on Its Toes by Launching a Digital Dollar

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle is arguing the U.S. Federal Reserve should pass on launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) because the public is already served well by private-sector tokens. Meanwhile, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said CBDCs could coexist with stablecoins. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of stablecoins and CBDCs as they continue to collide.

Recent Videos

Finance

Tether Enters Latin America With Mexican Peso-Pegged Stablecoin

The country’s multibillion-dollar remittances business and difficulties in transferring money create a “unique opportunity," the company said.

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Policy

Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard Says CBDC Could Coexist With Stablecoins

A well-designed central bank digital currency could complement stablecoins and cash, Brainard will say in front of the House Committee on Financial Services on Thursday.

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