Stablecoin Economy Expands $1.08B in 2 Weeks Despite Reductions in Key Coins

In the past 15 days, the stablecoin economy experienced modest yet steady expansion, adding $1.08 billion to its overall value. During this time, tether’s market capitalization increased by 790 million. Modest $1.08B Growth in Stablecoin Market Since Aug. 23 Growth in the stablecoin economy has slowed, though it continues to expand, as highlighted by recent … Read more

USDE Drops to 5th Place Among Stablecoins as FDUSD Jumps Ahead

Current stablecoin metrics show that USDE, the popular yield-bearing stablecoin, has slipped to fifth place among the top U.S. dollar-pegged tokens by market capitalization. Over the past three days, Ethena’s USDE supply has decreased by 130 million, pushing First Digital’s FDUSD into the fourth largest spot. Stablecoin Shakeup: USDE Slips to 5th, FDUSD Rises to … Read more

Latam Insights: Bukele Used Bitcoin as a Rebranding Tool; Bitcoin Mining Companies Stop Operating in Paraguay After Power Fee Hikes

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele acknowledges that bitcoin rebranded the country, some bitcoin mining companies have stopped operating in Paraguay after the recent power fee hikes, and Argentines lead Latam in stablecoin adoption. Bukele … Read more

Ethena’s USDE Sees Market Cap Shrink by $770M in Less Than 2 Months

Based on the latest data, Ethena’s yield-generating stablecoin, USDE, has experienced a dramatic contraction in supply since July 4, 2024. Over the span of less than two months, its market capitalization has decreased by $770 million. Ethena’s USDE Supply Plummets as Competition Heats Up From Aug. 23 to Aug. 30, the stablecoin economy expanded from … Read more

Defi Giant Makerdao Rebrands as Sky, Introduces USDS Stablecoin and SKY Token

The decentralized finance (defi) lending platform Makerdao is embracing a new identity, rebranding as Sky, according to co-founder Rune Christensen. Along with the fresh name, the platform will introduce two new assets: a stablecoin dubbed USDS and a governance token named SKY, both slated for a mid-September launch. Sky Unveils USDS and SKY Tokens Amid … Read more

Stablecoin Market Soars To 2-Year High: A New Era Of Growth

The stablecoin market has reached a remarkable milestone, surpassing $170 billion in market capitalization. $USDT continues to dominate, holding a substantial 70% share. However, the landscape is evolving, with new asset-backed stablecoins gaining traction. These innovative stablecoins are pegged to a range of assets, including gold, the euro, and the dirham, offering fresh opportunities for … Read more

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