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CoinspeakerDAI Hit Record $240B in On-chain Transaction Volume Last Week DAI's $240B record weekly transaction volume eclipsed the rest of the stablecoins combined. DAI Hit Record $240B in On-chain Transaction Volume Last Week

Fintech firm and stablecoin issuer Circle has announced that native USDC is now available on the leading layer 2 rollup, zkSync, thereby making it accessible to developers and users without the need for bridging. With the latest inclusion, USDC is now supported on a total of 16 blockchain networks. USDC on zkSync In its official blog post on April 9th, Circle revealed that numerous prominent ecosystem applications and DeFi protocols are anticipated to embrace native USDC on...

Fintech company Circle has announced support for Web3 services on the Layer 1 blockchain network, Solana. Circle said that the latest move highlighted the growing significance of stablecoins such as USDC in aiding a more inclusive financial landscape. The company aims to facilitate accessibility to USDC for both enterprises and developers while emphasizing the importance of providing the necessary tools to integrate the stablecoin seamlessly into various applications. With...

CoinspeakerKuCoin Report: USDT Issuance Dominates Stablecoin Market with $2.79B in February Beyond stablecoins, the report also touches upon the sentiment within the crypto market, noting that the fear and greed index entered the “extreme greed” territory in late February. KuCoin Report: USDT Issuance Dominates Stablecoin Market with $2.79B in February

Representatives from crypto giants Coinbase and Circle have urged the U.S. government to crack down on non-compliant international digital asset firms – some of which include their biggest competitors. Grant Rabenn, Legal Director of Financial Crimes at Coinbase, told Congress on Thursday that criminals are seeking out “offshore platforms” to avoid anti-money laundering rules enforced by “onshore regulated exchanges.” Coinbase VS Offshore Exchanges Such entities, Rabenn...

Increasing interest rates, regulatory actions, financial insolvencies, and instances of fraud have significantly contributed to shrinking the overall digital asset economy in the past year. The world’s second-largest stablecoin – USDC – wasn’t immune to these forces either. The total circulating supply has declined from approximately $45 billion to about $25 billion by the conclusion of November 2023. The rise in interest rates in conventional markets elevates the opportunity...

The 54th World Economic Forum in Davos gathers global leaders to discuss challenges ranging from geopolitical tensions to AI impact. Key themes include security, economic growth, AI ethics, and climate strategy. From January 15 to 19, 2024, the small Swiss alpine town of Davos will once again become the epicenter of global discussions with the celebration of the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF), under the theme “Rebuilding Trust”. With over 1,000 leading companies from...

Aside from Hong Kong, another country that has contributed significantly to the growth of the Asian crypto economy is Singapore.  As the curtain draws nearer towards the end of 2023, Hong Kong has emerged as a significant player in shaping the regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Asia, the Block reported on Tuesday. Despite the many challenges faced in other jurisdictions around the world, there has been notable progress in the regulatory environment for the digital asset industry...

Circle recently reported that the global settlement volume of stablecoins reached $7 trillion last year, nearly half the $14 trillion settled by financial powerhouses Visa and Mastercard. This marks a shift towards digital currencies, especially in Latin America, where they have become part of everyday transactions. Stablecoins Spearhead Financial Revolution in LATAM The rise of stablecoins creates a new wave of financial interoperability and easier global commerce. Latin...

Bitcoin (BTC)’s appeal among investors is rising as both a store of value and a hedge against “the world going to hell,” according to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. During an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, the crypto exec outlined three catalysts that he believes are behind crypto’s latest rally – all of which are irrespective of macroeconomic factors. Building During The Bear According to Allaire, part of the rebound was already being staged during the depths of the bear market...