Tag Archives: Stablecoins

Stablecoin giants like USDT and USDC continue to strengthen their hold on the market, expanding their dominance and market share. However, a new contender is making waves – PayPal’s PYUSD. While still relatively smaller, this emerging stablecoin is gaining momentum, signaling a potential shift, as per recent data. Stablecoin Power Shift? According to a report by the research team of asset manager Hashdex, stablecoins’ market dominance grew by 3% in the third quarter of 2024....

TL;DR Ripple plans to launch a stablecoin, RLUSD, later this year, which could boost confidence in its technology and possibly result in a rallying XRP price. Another element that could impact the token’s volatility is the Ripple v. SEC case, whose official end seems to be prolonged in the future. ChatGPT’s Estimation In April this year, Ripple revealed its plans to introduce a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. In the following months, the team shed further details...

The stablecoin market is growing, increasing liquidity and stabilizing the crypto space. This growth can be seen in the two largest stablecoins, Tether USD (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), which are now responsible for a large portion of the crypto market’s transaction volume. A tweet by the decentralized finance analysis platform IntoTheBlock revealed that USDT and USDC now represent roughly 50% of the total transaction volume among major cryptocurrencies. IntoTheBlock’s analysts...

Crypto payments company Ripple has revealed its preliminary exchange and market maker partners for the launch of its dollar-pegged stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD). The exchange partners are Bitstamp, Bitso, Bullish, CoinMENA, Independent Reserve, MoonPay, and Uphold. In addition, B2C2 and fellow market maker Keyrock will provide liquidity support for RLUSD. Advisory Appointments “With our initial exchange partners, clear utility and demand for RLUSD, and a strong focus on...

Stablecoin dynamics are flashing positive, reaching record highs and boosting liquidity within the crypto market. As historical data shows, this is good news for bitcoin (BTC) and the entire crypto industry because more liquidity often correlates with higher prices. A recent CryptoQuant report revealed that the total market capitalization of major USD-backed stablecoins now stands at $169 billion, representing a 31% or $40 billion increase since the beginning of the year....

TL;DR The XRP Ledger has undergone a code review to enable RLUSD integration with Automated Market Makers (AMMs), with further updates pending. Ripple recently warned users to be cautious of scams, as the stablecoin is not yet publicly launched. The Latest RLUSD Development In April this year, Ripple disclosed it will introduce a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the American dollar. The news sparked huge excitement across the XRP community, with many members wondering about the...

South Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced on October 8 that it is reviewing measures to regulate stablecoins more strictly. This decision comes amidst increasing criticism that stablecoins are emerging as a hidden threat in the foreign exchange landscape due to inadequate government oversight. Rising Cross-Border Use and Industry Criticism According to local media reports, the Ministry highlighted that stablecoins are primarily used for transactions and...

A Coinshares report has revealed that the role of Ethereum (ETH) in crypto is being shaped by two main pillars: marketplaces and stablecoins. However, while the network is making waves in these areas, the path forward for new applications remains unclear. Decentralized Exchanges Dominate The report, released on September 24, indicated that marketplace and stablecoins made up slightly more than half of Ethereum’s current use cases. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols and...

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, took to social media platform X to commend Celo’s growth. The blockchain network recently outpaced Tron in daily active addresses for stablecoin usage. Celo’s Growth In his post, Buterin expressed enthusiasm for the achievements, stating: “This is amazing to see. Improving worldwide access to basic payments and finance has always been a key way that Ethereum can be good for the world, and it’s great to see Celo getting traction.” At...

Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm BitGo has launched a new stablecoin, USDS, that is set to go live in January 2025. The company says the stablecoin will be fully backed by U.S. dollars through a mix of short-term Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash in a bid to ensure liquidity and minimize risk. New Approach to Stablecoin Rewards According to a September 18 statement from BitGo, its proposed offering will differ from existing dominant stablecoins like Tether (USDT)...