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Visa's Reported Crypto Push
Cointelegraph reports that payments giant Visa is looking into how to accept settlement payments from issuers in USDC starting on Ethereum. "The Hash" panel discusses Visa's latest crypto ambitions and the implications for mainstream adoption.
MakerDAO Approves Deployment of $100M USDC on DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance
The decision opens the way for MakerDAO to earn an estimated 2% annual yield on USDC stablecoin deposits.
Circle CEO: US Stablecoin Legislation Is ‘Lowest-Hanging Fruit’
Jeremy Allaire believes Congress will concentrate on stablecoin regulation because of its straightforward nature and significant growth potential.
Japan Plans to Allow Local Listing of 'Foreign' Stablecoins Such as USDT and USDC: Nikkei
The Financial Services Agency is seeking feedback on new stablecoin regulations set to take effect in 2023.
TRON Founder Justin Sun on Crypto Contagion Concerns
Crypto contagion fears are lingering, with bitcoin miner Core Scientific being the latest company to file for bankruptcy in the wake of FTX's implosion. TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun discusses the latest chill in crypto winter, along with why he deposited $100 million in USDC into Binance. Plus, the latest on TRON network's algorithmic decentralized stablecoin USDD.
United Nations Taps Stellar Blockchain to Aid War-Impacted Ukrainians
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is working with Stellar Development Foundation to send USDC stablecoins across the Stellar blockchain to Ukrainians impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion. "The Hash" panel discusses the crypto for social good use case in times of conflict.
Binance Founder ‘CZ’ Insists We Can Trust His Crypto Exchange – but Can We?
After the arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, some users fear that exchange behemoth Binance will be the next crypto domino to fall.
SBF's Alameda Research Secretly Funded Crypto Media Site 'The Block'; Crypto Contagion Concerns
Crypto media site The Block was secretly funded over the last two years by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, The Block confirmed on Friday. Bernstein reacted to Genesis’ extended withdrawal freeze, saying that saving Grayscale would cost a fortune for Digital Currency Group (DCG), which owns Genesis Trading, Grayscale and CoinDesk. Plus, details on Coinbase asking users to switch USDT for USDC and Bankman-Fried agreeing to testify before U.S. House Financial Committee.
Coinbase Waves Conversion Fees for Global Users to Switch USDT for USDC
Coinbase is waiving the conversion fees for users that wish to switch to a "trusted stablecoin" in a new campaign that highlights the quality of reserves that back Circle-owned USD Coin (USDC). "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind Coinbase's move.
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Asks Users to Switch USDT for USDC
Coinbase highlights questions about Tether reserves in campaign to get users over to USDC
