Circle partners with Sony’s blockchain lab on USDC expansion
The firm says it wants to make its stablecoin the standard for Web3 creators using Sony’s new layer-2 blockchain. Go to Source
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In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary dynamics worldwide. Transforming Global Finance: The Rising Influence of Stablecoins According … Read more
Trump to launch World Liberty Financial crypto platform on Monday
Donald Trump said in a video posted to X that his World Liberty Financial crypto project would launch Sept. 16. Go to Source
USDC issuer Circle adds Arbitrum to Web3 platform
It’s Circle’s latest effort to embed USDC into Arbitrum, a hub for DeFi, and to compete with Tether’s USDT. Go to Source
First Seizure of Stablecoins Recorded in Argentina as Authorities Disrupt Money Laundering Operation
In what local media are calling the first operation of its kind, the Argentine judicial system ordered the seizure of nearly $28,600 in stablecoins from a criminal organization that used cryptocurrency to launder millions of dollars. The criminals obtained these funds from two main activities: phone smuggling and operating illegal online casinos. Argentine Justice Orders … Read more
Trump family’s DeFi project wants to ‘ensure US dollar dominance’
The project has teased a partnership and collaboration with DeFi protocol AAVE, possibly indicating World Liberty Financial will be built on the Ethereum blockchain. Go to Source
Spreading USD-Pegged Stablecoins—Trump-Backed Defi Project Reveals ‘Transformative’ Plans
Over the past few weeks, there’s been a buzz of intrigue and speculation around World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. After facing some rumors and critiques, the project’s X account finally released fresh details about its mission, aiming to clear the air. World Liberty Financial … Read more
Ripple lawyer slams SEC use of ‘crypto asset security’
Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty says the term is “fabricated” with no legal basis. Go to Source
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
Coinbase Legal Chief Criticizes SEC’s Vague Position on FTX Plan — Says Investors Deserve ‘Way Better’
Coinbase’s chief legal officer has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its ambiguous position regarding FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies. Although the SEC did not explicitly deem these transactions illegal, it retained the right to contest them, leading to frustration within the crypto community. This uncertainty has … Read more