Shift4 leverages The Giving Block for global payment service rollout
Payment processor Shift4 bought the crypto service for philanthropies in 2022 and applied its knowledge to other sectors. Go to Source
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EU MiCA rules pose ‘systemic’ banking risks for stablecoins — Tether CEO
Europe’s MiCA framework will enforce new bank reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers, raising concerns about systemic risks and stability. Go to Source
Stablecoin Plunges 98% in 24 Hours, Sparks Rug Pull Allegations
Early on Oct. 26, the U.S. dollar value of Essence Finance’s decentralized stablecoin, CHI, plunged by more than 90% after rumors emerged that more than $20 million of collateral had been removed. According to Geckoterminal data, the value of the stablecoin, which normally trades at par with the U.S. dollar, dropped by nearly 98% to … Read more
Unsubstantiated Tether investigation report shakes crypto market
“Old noise” may be a new name for FUD, as Tether defends itself from a report in The Wall Street Journal about US government investigations. Go to Source
Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?
As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy? Go to Source
Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that foster innovation while protecting investors, in contrast to the U.S., where … Read more
Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to Turkey’s government
Turkey’s state-owned boron miner estimates the country has more than 70% of global reserves of borate minerals. Go to Source
Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries and stablecoins, while his stablecoin legislation aims … Read more
Crypto bills may move forward in ‘lame duck’ Congress, says Rep. Hill
Representative French Hill says two crypto-regulating bills in the US might make some progress on Capitol Hill before the current Congress disbands. Go to Source
US ‘dropping the ball’ on crypto, but that should change soon: Tether CEO
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the US has been lagging on crypto laws but thinks that could soon change after the November elections. Go to Source