Stablecoins

Tether responsible for 84% of ‘pig butchering’ transaction volume
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5 March, 2024

Tether responsible for 84% of ‘pig butchering’ transaction volume

A new report by John Griffin and graduate student Kevin Mei made waves last week, claiming that pig butchering has...
IMF recommends CBDCs, stablecoins for Pacific Island nations, attacks ‘unbacked crypto’
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29 February, 2024

IMF recommends CBDCs, stablecoins for Pacific Island nations, attacks ‘unbacked crypto’

The needs of Pacific Island nations are diverse, and those with national currencies can try CBDCs while those without can...
Centi processes 1 million stablecoin transactions in just 24 hours
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29 February, 2024

Centi processes 1 million stablecoin transactions in just 24 hours

Centi AG has set a new record, processing 1 million financial transactions in 24 hours, each consisting of microtransactions worth...
South Africa to explore stablecoins for digital payments
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28 February, 2024

South Africa to explore stablecoins for digital payments

In its new budget proposal, South Africa pledged to explore stablecoins, blockchain, and the tokenization of real-world assets over the...
Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets
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25 February, 2024

Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets

Treasury Minister says Hong Kong is to introduce licensing regimes for VASPs, OTCs, and stablecoins to curb crime, which shot...
Tether noncommittal on future of USDT on Tron after Circle pulls USDC
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23 February, 2024

Tether noncommittal on future of USDT on Tron after Circle pulls USDC

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, said it was immediately halting new mints of USDC on Tron...