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Stablecoins Like USDC See Growing Demand in Latin America: Bitso CEO
Latin Americans are increasingly turning to stablecoins as a store of value.
Crypto Taking Off in Latin America
Many U.S. investors might view bitcoin mostly as a store of value, but in Latin America, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are emerging as useful payment methods. Daniel Vogel of Bitso joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of the crypto markets in Latin America, Bitso's expansion plans and what's behind the stablecoin boom in the region.
Crypto Now Viewed by Some as a Threat to Financial Stability, Fed Survey Finds
The Fed's own staffers didn't mention cryptocurrencies as a risk to financial stability, but market participants did.
The Stablecoin Tether Is Now Listed for Retail Trading on Coinbase
Coinbase has expanded its support for Tether. Previously only available on Coinbase Pro, customers will now be able to purchase USDT on the retail application. CoinDesk's Nik De discusses the addition of Tether to Coinbase. Plus, an update on the arrest of the founder of Bitcoin Fog, an illegal bitcoin mixing service.
$1B Stablecoin FEI Hits Price Target for First Time, Month After Launch
Meanwhile, FEI’s market capitalization has plunged by almost half.
Stablecoin Rush Breaks Out; JPMorgan, DBS and Temasek Launch Partior
Stablecoins adoption in Asia is outpacing the world as the transaction volumes of dollar-pegged crypto in the region continue their surge. JPMorgan, DBS Bank and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek extend their Project Ubin partnership to form Partior. The new partnership will remove the pain points of cross-border payments and digitize commercial money through blockchain.
Why Is Tether Still So Controversial?
Coinbase Pro is delaying the rollout of trading on stablecoin tether (USDT) until next month, citing application programming interface (API) issues. “The Hash” panel breaks down the ongoing controversy around tether.
CBDCs and Stablecoins: The Regulatory Battle to Come
As central bank digital currencies do battle with stablecoins, dollar-backed projects will have to work hard to ensure independence.
Facebook-Backed Diem Aims to Launch Stablecoin Pilot in 2021
After several delays, the Facebook-backed Diem project, formerly known as Libra, could launch a digital currency stablecoin pilot this year. “The Hash” panel gets into the details of the product and what it means for the world of crypto.
Facebook-Backed Diem Aims to Launch Stablecoin Pilot in 2021: Report
The pilot would see a single stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.
