Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance
A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoin in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA. Go to Source
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Tether 2023 stablecoin loans rise despite size-down announcement in 2022
Tether said the new loans were made on request of some of their long-standing partners and they plan to cut it down to zero by 2024. Go to Source
PayPal rolls out PYUSD stablecoin to Venmo users
The payments platform said PayPal USD will be “rolling out fully in the coming weeks” after announcing its launch on Venmo. Go to Source
Circle launches USDC stablecoin on Polkadot Asset Hub
Polkadot USDC users should not deposit XCM-transferred USDC from non-Polkadot Asset Hub parachains, Circle has warned. Go to Source
Coinbase CEO stands up for DeFi, Polygon says $1B ZK-rollup paying off: Finance Redefined
Coinbase’s CEO has become the latest ally of the DeFi space, calling for apt regulations of the ecosystem rather than enforcement action by regulatory bodies. Go to Source
Opera browser debuts stablecoin wallet MiniPay in Africa
Opera’s new in-browser, non-custodial wallet runs on the Celo blockchain and targets the platform’s user base in Africa for P2P stablecoin transactions. Go to Source
PayPal PYUSD stablecoin is 100% backed: Paxos transparency report
The total assets held in PayPal USD custody “meet or exceed the token balance,” with total tokens outstanding amounting to $44.4 million as of Aug. 31, Paxos report states. Go to Source
Fed vice chair Barr gives update on CBDC research, plugs stablecoin legislation
Michael Barr expressed “strong concern” about stablecoins and appreciation of legislative efforts to address them at the Philadelphia Fed’s fintech event. Go to Source
Palau to freeze USD-backed stablecoin after pilot launch in July
Palau’s USD-backed stablecoin build on XRP Ledger will be frozen on Sept. 15 as the government will be collecting feedback from users to shape the way ahead. Go to Source
Bitcoin short-term holders capitulate as data highlights potential generational buying opportunity
Bitcoin’s current price action leaves much to be desired, but multiple indicators point to what could be a generational buying opportunity for patient investors. Go to Source