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Stablecoins
The Human Cost of Lunatic Hubris
Terraform Labs' Do Kwon and his collaborators sold a bad bet to thousands of everyday folks. We're beginning to see how immense the harm was.
Terra's UST and LUNA Collapse: Warnings and Skepticism in Retrospect
CoinDesk TV has been taking a deep dive into algorithmic stablecoins for months, interviewing experts who sounded the alarm on their potential risks. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn take a look back at the highlights and the lessons to be learned.
Paxos Exec on the Future for Stablecoins in Aftermath of UST's Collapse
UST's $14 billion collapse has sent ripples across the stablecoin market and wider crypto industry. Mike Coscetta, chief revenue officer at stablecoin developer and issuer Paxos, discusses what makes the Pax Dollar (USDP) different and shares his take on the risks of algorithmic stablecoins and what the future holds for DeFi. Plus, insights into partnering with Brazil's largest digital bank Nubank to launch BTC and ETH trading in the country.
Luna's Collapse Shows DeFi's Dire Need for Technical, Regulatory Controls
Liquidity aggregators could help manage market participants get through Black Swan events.
EU Commission Favors Ban on Large-Scale Stablecoins; Global Crypto Regulatory Body Coming Soon?
According to a document seen by CoinDesk, the European Commission is considering a ban on the widespread use of stablecoins in place of fiat currency. "The Hash" hosts discuss the details of the document and what it means for the future of EU markets and beyond. Plus, a joint body tasked with coordinating global crypto regulation is needed, according to International Organization of Securities Commissions Chair Ashley Alder. Could this become a reality?
Tether Loses $1 Peg, Bitcoin Briefly Drops to 2020 Levels Near $24K Before Rebounding
The tether (USDT) stablecoin dropped to as low as 94 cents Thursday before recovering to just above 99 cents, briefly losing its parity with the U.S. dollar. Separately, bitcoin dropped to levels not previously seen since December 2020. "The Hash" panel discusses weakening sentiment around stablecoins and why this matters as the crypto markets continue to be under pressure.
Terra Proposes Token Burn and Increase in Pool Size to Stop UST Dilution
As algorithmic stablecoin UST and luna (LUNA) continue to fall precipitously, Terra has proposed to burn UST and increase the available pool of luna as a solution to the crisis. "The Hash" team discusses the plan and whether or not it could save Terra from total collapse.
Crypto in Focus on Capitol Hill
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on the Financial Stability Oversight Council with Janet Yellen. Separately, the House Agriculture Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the FTX disintermediation proposal. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect. Plus, reactions to EU reportedly looking to ban large-scale stablecoins.
Terra, Web 3 and Acceptable Risk in Innovation
Garbage Day newsletter author Ryan Broderick is skeptical about what comes after Web 2. There are challenges and opportunities ahead.
