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BlockFi Receives Cease and Desist Order From New Jersey Attorney General

Crypto lending platform BlockFi has received an order from New Jersey’s acting attorney general (AG) to halt its Interest Account (BIA) operations in the U.S. state. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for BlockFi and its clients. Plus, his take on Circle’s breakdown of its assets backing the stablecoin USDC.

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Markets

Market Wrap: What’s Next for Bitcoin After Break Below $30K

Bitcoin broke below $30K. Some analysts see value opportunities while others expect further downside.

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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.

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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.

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Finance

Circle Reveals Assets Backing USDC Stablecoin

Crypto's No. 2 stablecoin is backed mostly – 61% – by cash and cash equivalents. Here's what comprises the rest.

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Markets

Mastercard to Test USDC for Payments as Stablecoin Scrutiny Intensifies

Mastercard will use the USDC stablecoin as a bridge asset for cardholders who want to pay for goods using cryptocurrencies.

Mastercard is working with Circle to use the USDC stablecoin for some payments.

Markets

If Stablecoins Cause Instability, Regulators Have Themselves to Blame

Pseudonymity is a key reason for the emergence of the $110 billion stablecoin market. If regulators are worried about financial stability, they should have some KYC controls.

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Markets

Tether Hasn’t Printed New USDT in Weeks: 3 Possible Explanations

Here are three reasons why the stablecoin's tremendous growth has screeched to a halt.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises After Volatile Week

Analysts see the possibility of further selling pressure despite short-term relief.

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Markets

Mercado: Bitcoin sobe após semana volátil

Os analistas veem a possibilidade de mais pressão de venda, apesar do alívio de curto prazo.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20.