Tag: Stablecoin

Paxos to Issue New US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in Singapore

The in-principle approval granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore positions Paxos to offer digital payment token services, marking a significant step towards establishing a foothold in the Singaporean market. Blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos has announced plans to issue a US dollar-backed stablecoin for its customers in Singapore. The initiative comes after Paxos reportedly received preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), paving the way for the establishment of Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd. This entity will operate under the Payments Services Act (PSA) while awaiting full regulatory…

Paxos to issue USD stablecoin in Singapore, wins initial approval

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Crypto infrastructure firm Paxos has secured in-principle approval from Singapore’s regulator for a new entity that’s planning the launch of a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. In a Nov. 15 statement, Paxos said it received an initial nod from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its new entity Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd. The new firm can offer digital payment token services and plans to issue a USD stablecoin cleared under the MAS’ proposed stablecoin regulations. Upon receiving full approval, Paxos said it will be able to partner with enterprise clients…

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans New U.S. Dollar-Backed Token for Singapore Operations

The in-principle approval for a new Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd. entity from the Monetary Authority of Singapore allows the firm to offer its services to customers under the Payments Services Act (PSA) while awaiting full approval, the statement said. Upon receiving full approval to conduct business in Singapore, Paxos will partner with enterprise clients to issue a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, the firm’s leaders said. Source

XRP Won’t Turn Into Bank Stablecoin Post-AMM Launch: Expert

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In the wake of Ripple’s announcement regarding the integration of an Automated Market Maker (AMM) into the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the community has been abuzz with speculation and debate. Central to this discourse is the potential transformation of XRP in light of this update, particularly in regard to its classification and function as a digital asset. Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, previously hailed this update as the most significant for XRPL, raising expectations among stakeholders. Additionally, at the recent Swell conference, Ripple revealed plans to integrate its rebranded Ripple…

A Revolutionary Stablecoin Transparently Pegged to Tokenized US Treasuries

At the launch of the Verified USD (USDV) dozens of leading CeFi and DeFi like Animoca Brands, BIT exchange, Coin98 Finance, Matrixport, SushiSwap, and Stargate Finance, among many others will offer support for the revolutionary stablecoin project to its users. Verified USD Foundation, a non-profit and community-based organization that is working on revolutionizing the stablecoins market, has announced the launch of Verified USD (USDV). According to the company, the USDV is a community-driven stablecoin that is fully backed by the United States Treasury Bills (T-bills) and provides complete on-chain transparency…

BlackRock spotlights stablecoin risks in Bitcoin ETF filing

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In a recent filing for a spot Bitcoin ETF, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has highlighted the indirect risks posed by stablecoins, emphasizing the nuanced complexities of the crypto market. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has made headlines with its application for a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). The application, keenly awaited by the digital asset sector, includes a notable mention of stablecoins as a risk factor, an aspect that has drawn considerable attention. Stablecoins, digital currencies like Tether USD (USDT) and Circle USD (USDC), are designed to…

Aave’s stablecoin GHO hits minting limit

Users and traders can no longer create new GHO stablecoins by minting, but they still can be purchased on secondary markets, says the top Aave contributor.  Marc Zeller, founder of the Aavechan initiative, said demand for GHO has driven the token to its minting cap, meaning that users would be unable to create new coins for the foreseeable future.  However, interested parties can still scoop the stablecoin on secondary markets where GHO trades five cents below its promised $1 peg. The crypto is available on Balancer, Maverick, and Uniswap, per…

Stablecoin firm Tether minted 4B USDT in 4 weeks: Data

Major stablecoin issuer Tether has been increasingly minting new USDT (USDT) tokens, issuing 4 billion USDT over the past month. Tether issued another 1 billion of Tether on the Tron blockchain on Nov. 10, the blockchain data provider Whale Alert reported. The latest USDT minting came just a few days after Tether issued another 1 billion USDT on Ethereum on Nov. 9, in addition to 2 billion USDT issued in two batches on the Tron blockchain on Nov. 3 and Oct. 19, according to Whale Alert data. Tether chief technology…

Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Midas Backed by US Treasuries to Introduce stUSD Token

The newly introduced Midas stablecoin, set to integrate with DeFi platforms in the current quarter before a retail launch early next year in 2024. Midas, a stablecoin backed by US Treasuries, plans to join the growing trend of convergence between cryptocurrency and traditional finance. The project plans to introduce its stUSD token to decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms such as MakerDAO, Uniswap, and Aave in the upcoming weeks. The Midas stablecoin initiative aims to acquire Treasuries through asset manager BlackRock, utilizing Circle Internet Financial’s USDC stablecoin as an on-ramp, as outlined in…