Tag: Stablecoin

Stablecoin USDC Expands to Base and Optimism Networks

Circle said that businesses and institutions can access on/off-ramps for $USDC to OP Mainnet and Base through Circle Account. Circle’s native stablecoin USDC has recently launched on two Layer-2 networks – Base and Optimism. this launch will allow the Circle account holders to send USDC from their accounts to either of the networks. Coinbase also announced that it has made USDC transfer available to Base. Circle has stated that it is collaborating with “ecosystem partners” to create a mechanism enabling users to exchange outdated, bridged editions of USDC for the…

VISA’s Stablecoin Payments On Solana Propel SOL To 5% Gain, Bulls Eye Price Breakout

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Payment giant VISA has significantly moved in the digital currency space by expanding its stablecoin settlement services to the Solana (SOL) blockchain.  According to recent announcements, the company aims to enhance the capabilities of traditional payment systems through this pilot program, which is currently in the testing phase.  This initiative is expected to improve cross-border settlement speeds and offer a modern option for clients to send and receive funds through Visa’s treasury.  In collaboration with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei, this expansion reinforces Visa’s commitment to staying at the forefront…

Circle rolls out USDC stablecoin on Base and OP Mainnet

The Boston-based stablecoin issuer previously unveiled a plan to roll out USDC on six blockchain networks, including Polygon PoS. Users of Base, a Coinbase-incubated decentralized network, can now access native USDC and USDC liquidity on the layer-2 blockchain. This means there’s no need to use a bridge to send crypto’s second-largest stablecoin to Base’s mainnet.  The announcement on Sept. 5 comes two weeks after Circle disclosed plans to support native USDC on six more blockchains: Base, Cosmos, Near, Optimism, Polkadot, and Polygon PoS. Circle also rolled out USDC on OP…

Tether market cap slips as stablecoin ecosystem shifts

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin, experienced its first market cap dip in nine months. The decline comes as the stablecoin ecosystem undergoes significant changes, reshaping crypto market dynamics. Stablecoins dip Tether (USDT), a highly controversial digital asset in the Web3 space, recently faced a setback. In August, its market capitalization dropped by 1.2%, settling at $82.9 billion, as reported by Bloomberg citing CCData. Although this marks the first decline in almost a year, Tether still maintains a substantial lead over its closest competitor, USDC. Stablecoins are digital assets typically tied…

Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Officially Rolls Out Trading Support for New PayPal Stablecoin PYUSD

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Coinbase customers can now buy and sell PayPal’s new US dollar-pegged stablecoin on the exchange’s website and mobile apps. The top US crypto exchange officially rolled out trading support on Thursday for PayPal USD (PYUSD), which aims to maintain a 1:1 peg with the US dollar. Coinbase first placed the asset on its listing roadmap last week. PayPal unveiled PYUSD earlier this month and said it is “backed by secure and highly liquid assets.” The payment giant’s customers can buy and sell the stablecoin through the PayPal app and website and…

TRYB Stablecoin Backed by Turkish Lira From BiLira Ranks Second to Tether’s EURt in Non-Dollar-Backed Tokens

Still, even though TRYB looks to have gathered traction in Turkey, USDT remains dominant. In the past 24 hours, the USDT/TRY pair listed on the largest Turkey-based crypto exchange, BtcTurk, has seen a trading volume of $12.3 million, accounting for 18% of the total activity on the exchange. Meanwhile, the total volume in TRYB trading pairs listed on MECX, Pangolin and Icrypex is just $61,700. Source

Binance Phasing Out Support for BUSD Stablecoin by Q1 2024

Binance will delist BUSD as a loanable asset on September 6 and will suspend withdrawals of Binance-pegged BUSD tokens via BNB Chain, Avalanche, Polygon, and Tron on September 7. Renowned crypto exchange Binance has officially announced its decision to discontinue support for its native stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), by February 2024. Paxos’ Role in Binance’s Decision The decision to phase out BUSD support is closely tied to developments involving Paxos, the company responsible for minting new BUSD tokens. Binance disclosed that Paxos has decided to halt the minting of new…

Binance pushes new stablecoin as it confirms plan to cease BUSD support

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Crypto exchange Binance has encouraged users to start converting their Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin holdings into a newly listed stablecoin amid plans to wind down support for BUSD.  In an Aug. 31 statement from Binance, the crypto exchange confirmed prior speculation that it will gradually stop support for BUSD by February 2024 — a decision in line with Paxos’ plans to end BUSD redemption at that time.  The official statement is the first time Binance has addressed the subject after several users shared screenshots of a pop-up on their mobile…

Ethereum will dominate stablecoin wars, expert says

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied The race for stablecoin supremacy heats up as industry experts debate Tether’s role and new players like PayPal enter the arena. Bloomberg Intelligence expert Jamie Coutts pointed to Ethereum’s (ETH) growing dominance, highlighted by key network adoption metrics and layer-2 projects like Optimism, Arbitrum, and Base. He anticipates that Ethereum’s scaling roadmap will drastically lower layer-2 transaction costs, thanks to the forthcoming EIP-4844. This comes as PayPal recently debuted its PYUSD stablecoin, fueling speculation that it…

US Republicans accuse Fed of stifling stablecoin regulation

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Republican Representatives claim the Federal Reserve is undermining Congress’s efforts to regulate stablecoins, potentially deterring banks from entering the digital asset space. Three Republican lawmakers—Representatives French Hill, Bill Huizenga, and Patrick T. McHenry—have written to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing the central bank of hindering Congress’s efforts to regulate stablecoins. The trio claims that the Federal Reserve’s recent supervisory letters could dissuade banks from engaging with digital assets. These letters were issued shortly after the…