Tag Archives: Stablecoins

Three blockchain projects have teamed up to develop a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) savings project that allows investors to earn high-interest yields on stablecoin deposits, according to a Monday release.Anchor Savings ProtocolDubbed Anchor, the savings protocol is a joint venture between interoperable, scalable blockchain network Cosmos, decentralized web 3.0 blockchain interoperability network Polkadot, and decentralized stablecoin Terra.Per the announcement, the partners claim Anchor’s...

In its latest report, the Bank of International Settlements doubled-down on its narrative that the COVID-19 pandemic has exemplified the need for central banks to accelerate the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).BIS outlined the ongoing payment digitalization phase and predicted that whoever launches such currency first will ultimately prevail.BIS: Payment Digitalization Comes FastThe report noted that the financial sector is currently in a significant transitioning stage...

The stablecoin market continues to see explosive growth this year, hitting record highs. Findings reveal that the total supply for all stablecoins has surpassed the $11 billion mark, doubling its value since February.100% Growth in 4 MonthsThe market cap for stablecoins was just a little above $5 billion in January, and the number grows to $5.65 billion in February. Following the bloodbath in the crypto market on March 12, the stablecoin supply record unprecedented growth, racing to $10.4...

Stablecoins are touted as a hedge against the high volatility in the cryptocurrency markets since they are pegged to a relatively stable asset or a basket of assets like fiats or precious metals. However, new findings reveal that some of these tokens have ties with illicit activities like Ponzi schemes.In its latest state of the network report, crypto analytics firm Coin Metrics analyzed the supply and activity distribution of stablecoins, including market leaders Tether (USDT), USD Coin...

Recent data indicates that Bitcoin transaction fees have been decreasing after the post-halving peak, while Ethereum fees are on the rise. As such, the total amount in fees spent on the Ethereum network has surpassed Bitcoin’s, and the gap continues to grow.The “Feepening” Ethereum Vs. BitcoinAccording to information from the cryptocurrency data company Glassnode, the daily Ethereum network fees surpassed Bitcoin’s on June 5th for just the second time this year. At that point, the amounts...

Recent data revealed that the number of Tether (USDT) transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges had reached an all-time high. Interestingly, this preceded the latest price increases within the cryptocurrency market.USDT Goes To ExchangesAccording to the data provided from the monitoring resource company, GlassNode, the number of Tether transfers to exchanges has been surging in the past few weeks. The deposits, measured by a 7-day simple moving average (SMA), recently reached a fresh ATH.Number...

The value of ETH stored on its own Ethereum blockchain has been continuously decreasing in the past year, new research shows. While numerous ERC-20 tokens operate on the network, the growth of stablecoins presents the most substantial threat to cause a future “flippening.”ETH’s Role On Ethereum Blockchain DecreasesPer the research provided by Messari’s Ryan Watkins, ERC-20 tokens are rapidly approaching 50% of the total value stored on the Ethereum network.ERC20 Tokens On Ethereum Blockchain....

Upon printing billions of fresh USDT in the past few months, the most widely adopted stablecoin has become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Tether has now surpassed Ripple (XRP) with its nearly $9 billion market capitalization.In the meantime, Ripple, which was among the top three cryptocurrencies for the past years, had seen its market cap continuously dropping. Earlier this month, Ripple recorded its lowest 2-year price against Bitcoin.Tether Surpassing Ripple By Market Cap....

TRON, a popular blockchain platform and decentralized content ecosystem have just announced its move into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), with the launch of JUST – a decentralized lending platform with its associated stablecoin, USDJ.JUST and USDJ are Now LiveTRON’s first DeFi project is JUST, a new platform that allows TRX holders to receive a new stablecoin called USDJ in return for locking up TRX in a collateralized debt position, or CDP.Like Tether (USDT), TRON’s new USDJ token...

Stablecoins issuance is not artificially inflating the prices in the cryptocurrency market, despite some controversial beliefs, suggested new research on the matter.At the same time, the paper acknowledged their vital role in the digital asset field and predicted that it’s only prone to grow in time.Tether Do Not Inflate The Crypto MarketLast year, two academics updated a study and claimed that the most widely used stablecoin – Tether (USDT) – was behind the 2017/2018 parabolic price increase...