Ethena Labs’ USDe launches as margin collateral on Bybit with 20% APR
The integration will also offer Bybit users daily airdrop rewards for holding Ethena’s USDe. Go to Source
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USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth
The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022. Go to Source
Tether Posts $5.2 Billion Profit in First Half of 2024
Tether Holdings Limited reported a record-breaking net profit of $5.2 billion for the first half of 2024, according to its latest assurance opinion for the second quarter. The report, conducted by BDO, highlighted Tether’s increased exposure to U.S. Treasury bills and a significant rise in group equity. Tether Reveals Mid-Year Financials The largest stablecoin issuer … Read more
Tether reports record-breaking $5.2B profit in first half of 2024
Tether said its US Treasury reserve surpasses the size of all but 17 of the world’s governments. Go to Source
FINMA Warns Stablecoins Threaten Swiss Financial Reputation
The Swiss regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), recently published guidance on the issuance of stablecoins. The regulator says stablecoins are not only associated with money laundering risks but pose reputational risks for the entire Swiss financial centre. Stablecoin Issuers as Financial Intermediaries The Swiss regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has recently … Read more
Exclusive: Franklin Templeton mulls bringing RWAs to Ethereum, user-managed wallets
The asset manager is considering expanding tokenized securities to Ethereum mainnet and other EVMs, its digital assets head told Cointelegraph. Go to Source
South African Startup Neonomad to Launch Rand-Backed Stablecoin
Neonomad, the South African hybrid exchange platform, is set to launch Zarcoin, a stablecoin tied to the South African Rand. This innovative stablecoin epitomizes the seamless integration of regulatory safety with decentralized efficiency. Neonomad’s platform will also facilitate multiple offerings, including in the decentralized finance space. Banking South Africa’s Unbanked South African fintech startup Neonomad, … Read more
Binance gets greenlight to invest customer assets in US Treasury Bills
The court stipulated that Binance could invest customer funds custodied at BitGo in Treasury Bills maturing along a four-week basis. Go to Source
Hong Kong Regulators Say Proposed Stablecoin Regulation Has Received Positive Stakeholder Feedback
Hong Kong regulators announced the conclusion of a stablecoin regulation consultation phase that saw stakeholders provide 108 submissions. The regulators claimed that the proposed regulatory requirements received positive feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders Support Introduction of Stablecoin Regulatory Regime On July 17, Hong Kong regulators—the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong … Read more
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join Forces on Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Sandbox
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims to promote sustainable and transparent growth in the digital asset market. Zodia is Standard Chartered’s … Read more