Since our last markets update, cryptocurrencies have been steadily moving sideways as traders are patiently waiting for the next big move. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, bitcoin core has been hovering between $6,400-6,550, while bitcoin cash has been coasting along around $425-500 per coin. The market capitalization of all 2,000+ cryptocurrencies hasn’t budged much over the […]
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On Monday the cryptocurrency payment processor Bitpay announced the company is now supporting settlement options using two stablecoins — the Gemini dollar and the Circle Centre coin. Not only can Bitpay merchants settle in BCH, BTC, and local fiat currencies, but they can also utilize a US dollar-equivalent digital currency. Also read: BCH Devcon Streamlines Bitcoin […]
MoneyToken crypto-backed loans platform has announced making zero-interest loans available for everyone.
Following the announcement that Circle, a fintech startup backed by Goldman Sachs, plans to launch a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, the blockchain-based ecosystem MoneyToken has confirmed the listing of the stablecoin, Circle USDC, on its lending platform and decentralized exchange.
Circle has always been an intriguing company in the world of cryptocurrency. The firm makes it easier for consumers to invest in Bitcoin and altcoins through traditional payment methods. It now seems the company is looking to create its very own stablecoin, which is pegged to the US dollar. This currency will be known as Circle USD Coin, or USDC. Another US Dollar-pegged Stablecoin is Coming The world of stablecoins has been heating up as of late. For those who are unfamiliar with stablecoins, they are not traditional cryptocurrencies by any means. By default, a cryptocurrency cannot be non-volatile and stable, even