CryptoFranc (XCHF) a stablecoin issued by Swiss Crypto Tokens AG The relative market volatility of crypto asset markets can sometimes be a reason for stress. Meanwhile, there are assets which do not exhibit such volatility; they are called stablecoins. Because the value of stablecoins is pegged to another currency or asset (such as the US dollar or gold), they are generally...
Read More »Xfers Partners With Zilliqa To Launch StraitsX Stablecoin
Xfers, a fin-tech company from Singapore, is set to launch a stablecoin called StraitsX by partnering with blockchain platform Zilliqa. The token will be pegged to the Singaporean Dollar, and it would be available in December 2019.StraitsX: A New Stablecoin on Its WayXfers is a Singapore-based company focusing on online financial services like payment transactions. It provides a transparent and secure infrastructure for all sorts of businesses.By partnering with the popular blockchain...
Read More »At 13,000 Locations, Korea’s Largest Convenience Store Chain Will Accept Crypto
CU, the largest convenience store chain in South Korea with over 13,000 locations, will soon accept crypto. According to local reports and the statement of Terra’s co-founder Do Kwon, CU will integrate a payment system called Chai, which enables consumers to utilize a Korean won-backed stablecoin called Terra to transact. The stablecoin CU plans to accept is a major KRW stablecoin invested by Binance, OKEx, Huobi, Polychain, Dunamu (company invested by Kakao that runs UPbit), Arrington XRP...
Read More »Jeff Garzik Thinks Stable Currencies Are the True Staples of the Industry
Considering there is so much hype surrounding bitcoin and other mainstream altcoins, is it possible we’ve forgotten about stable currencies? According to Jeff Garzik, that’s certainly the case.Jeff Garzik: Stable Coins Have a Lot to OfferGarzik is a former bitcoin core code contributor. While he’s confident bitcoin has a lot going for it, he believes the real staples of the crypto industry are stable coins, which he says are more valuable in a lot of ways in that they heavily mimic the...
Read More »Coinbase Offers Interest of 1.25% on USDC Stablecoin
Photo: The Coinbase BlogPremier cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it will offer interest on deposits in stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) for 1.25% APY. This indicates its willingness to encourage more of its large database of users to deposit their holdings in the cryptocurrency token. Transferring the value of the US Dollar which in itself is a significant advantage, the move is aimed at bringing respite to crypto users who always face the volatility which occurs on most of the...
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