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Huobi to launch PayPal’s stablecoin trading

Huobi will launch a trading pair with PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD, backed by the US dollar, with a perpetual zero trading fee. Huobi users will be able to trade PYUSD/USDT. The announcement highlights that the exact date of pair launch will depend on market circulation and liquidity factors. One day earlier, Justin Sun invited PayPal to consider TRON as a blockchain for its stablecoin. I cordially invite PayPal to consider issuing PYUSD on #TRON, which is Fast, secure, and cost-effective with 12 billion USD daily transactions. Mutual benefits await in the digital…

US official calls for stablecoin law amid PayPal’s PYUSD launch

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Representative Patrick McHenry, the US House Financial Services Committee chair, endorsed PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, as a key pillar for modern payments. The endorsement was given on Aug. 7, shortly after PayPal announced the stablecoin launch in partnership with Paxos. In his statement, McHenry emphasized that PayPal’s stablecoin, issued under a clear regulatory framework, holds significant potential for the US financial ecosystem. This comes amid the Financial Services Committee’s effort to enact the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins…

PayPal’s PYUSD Launch Triggers Calls For Stablecoin Bill

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United States Republican Patrick T. McHenry, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has released a statement calling for the need to pass the Stablecoin Bill in the wake of PayPal’s launch of its own stablecoin PYUSD.  The Call For A Stablecoin Law According to the statement, McHenry believes stablecoins are the “pillar of our 21st-century payments system.” However, they must be regulated to reach their full potential.   Part of the statement read: This announcement [Paypal’s PYUSD Launch] is a clear signal that stablecoins—if issued under a clear regulatory framework—hold…

PayPal stablecoin launch sparks wave of fake PYUSD tokens

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Less than 16 hours have passed since the launch of PayPal’s new stablecoin (PYUSD), and opportunists, degens and potential scammers are already attempting to cash in on the hype with their own copycat tokens. According to data from decentralized exchange scanner DexScreener, nearly 30 new token pairs sporting the ticker “PYUSD” have cropped up in the 16 hours since the announcement. Today, we’re unveiling a new stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). It’s designed for payments and is backed by highly liquid and secure assets. Starting today and rolling out in the…

SHIB price climbs 20% as Shibarium launch nears

Popular dog-themed meme coin Shiba Inu has seen its value rise by 20% to become one of the best-performing coins of the weekend. Shiba Inu (SHIB) prices rose from a low of $0.00000827 on Aug. 4 to $0.00001028 early on Aug. 6. So far, it advanced 12.24% over the last seven days, according to CoinGecko statistics.  The meme coin is gaining traction on Binance and other crypto exchange platforms and has outpaced other popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE).  Over the weekend, Bitcoin, Ethereum,…

Futureverse co-founders launch $50M venture fund

Shara Senderoff and Aaron McDonald, co-founders of artificial intelligence and metaverse company Futureverse, have launched a new $50 million venture fund and studio. According to an Aug. 3 announcement, the fund is dubbed “Born Ready” and will invest in emerging technology ventures possessing collaboration potential with either Futureverse or metaverse blockchain The Root Network. The co-founders say Born Ready has already invested in firms such as FCTRY Lab, Power’d Digital, Polemos and Walker Labs. Senderoff previously founded Raised in Space, a blockchain venture fund that has invested in over 20…

Base launches mainnet bridge UI for end users, sets Aug. 9 for official launch

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Coinbase’s Base network has released a user interface (UI) for its official bridge, allowing end users to onboard for the first time without relying on developer tools, according to an Aug. 3 announcement. The team has set Aug. 9 as Base’s “official” release date. The team will award over 100 Ether (ETH), worth approximately $184,000, in grants to developers and content creators as part of a month-long launch event called the “Onchain Summer.” Base is now open for bridging Base opens for everything on August 9 We’re helping throw an…

Elon Musk’s X To Launch Trading App, Dogecoin To Play A Part?

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According to a recent report by Semafor, the company formerly known as Twitter (X) is making waves yet again, as it seeks to transform itself into a financial data giant by building a trading hub within its app. Will Dogecoin take the center of the stage? Elon Musk’s X Set To Disrupt Traditional Trading Platforms? In a request for plans viewed by Semafor and individuals familiar with the matter, the company outlined its vision for integrating financial content, real-time stock data, and other features into its platform.  The request emphasizes…

Shiba Inu Notches New Adoption Record In Anticipation Of Shibarium Launch

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been garnering attention in recent weeks, with its price showing a good recovery after reaching a yearly low in June. This coincides with the excitement around the upcoming launch of Shibarium, a layer-2 blockchain network for the second-largest meme token. It appears that the forthcoming Shibarium launch has propelled SHIB to a significant milestone, as the number of addresses holding the token has hit a new all-time record.  Shiba Inu Sets New All-Time High In Addresses Data from IntoTheBlock reveals that the number of SHIB addresses…