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Paypal, a leading payment platform, has announced a global hackathon for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering 40,000 PYUSD in prizes. This initiative follows the launch of the Paypal stablecoin on Solana. Running from Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, the hackathon aims to foster innovation and the adoption of PYUSD on Solana. Paypal Announces Global PYUSD Hackathon … Read more
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Tether’s profit record, bank-linked crypto trading in the United Arab Emirates, Polymarket’s growth amid US elections, and Coinbase custodian arm. Go to Source
The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence, as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation. Go to Source
The integration will also offer Bybit users daily airdrop rewards for holding Ethena’s USDe. Go to Source
The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022. Go to Source
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 said its US Treasury reserve surpasses the size of all but 17 of the world’s governments. Go to Source
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
The asset manager is considering expanding tokenized securities to Ethereum mainnet and other EVMs, its digital assets head told Cointelegraph. Go to Source
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