In the wake of the collapse of TerraUSD, an algorithmic stablecoin, it was widely expected that financial regulators would take swift action to set some ground rules for stablecoins. (See “Terra LUNA 99% Crash: How Did It All Go...
On 8 June 2022, the New York State’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a Regulatory Guidance on Baseline Criteria for USD-Backed Stablecoins. The Guidance applies to entities licensed by the DFS to engage in virtual currency business activity (so-called “BitLicense”)...
Checkout.com, a well-known payments company valued at $40 billion, now accepts and processes cryptocurrency payments. It is one of the latest online payment startups to incorporate cryptocurrencies into its payment structure. The company will allow its merchants to accept...
TRON has surpassed Terra as the third-largest blockchain in terms of total value in its DeFi protocols. This happened less than a month after TRON launched USDD, an algorithmic stablecoin that works similarly to Terra's now-defunct UST. TRON's DeFi...
Stablecoins designed to maintain their one-to-one peg to a real-world asset like fiat currency such as the US Dollar, or Gold is the backbone of the crypto ecosystem. In terms of bringing much-needed liquidity to the ecosystem, stablecoins stand...
On 7 October 2021, the G20-mandated regulatory standard-setter, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a document titled: “Regulation, Supervision, and Oversight of “Global Stablecoin” Arrangements - Progress Report on the implementation of the FSB High-Level Recommendations” (Progress Report). The...
On 7 October 2021, the G20-mandated regulatory standard-setter, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a document titled: “Regulation, Supervision, and Oversight of “Global Stablecoin” Arrangements - Progress Report on the implementation of the FSB High-Level Recommendations” (Progress Report). The...
Blockchain is one of the most disruptive technologies worldwide, and applying the technology to any industry can offer tremendous benefits. Numerous industries can benefit from using blockchain technology and improve the functioning of their business. The Dental Care industry...
USDT is a popular stablecoin that is pegged to the dollar and largely free from the volatility that is common in major cryptocurrencies. Volatility has become an issue in the crypto realm, which has discouraged potential crypto users from...
Telling some centralized or traditional finance enthusiasts to embrace cryptocurrencies can be likened to advising them to bear the burdens of Hercules on their shoulders. Many tend to look at some of the issues plaguing crypto, and volatility is...
