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Scrutiny Falls on $43B USDC Stablecoin’s Cash Reserves at Failed Silicon Valley Bank
Circle’s USDC, the second-largest stablecoin, with $43 billion market capitalization, held an undisclosed part of its $9.8 billion cash reserves at failed Silicon Valley Bank.
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DeFi Stablecoin Exchange mStable Expects 4 Buyout Bids: Source
“We've been working for four weeks actively trying to pursue a M&A route,” protocol’s strategy lead says.
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Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin 'NakaDollar'
Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin 'NakaDollar'
Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives, which would theoretically b...
Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin 'NakaDollar'

Crypto Critics' Corner Co-Host 'Surprised' by Tether's Resiliency
Crypto Critics' Corner Co-Host 'Surprised' by Tether's Resiliency
Crypto Critics' Corner co-host Bennett Tomlin, who is a notable critic of stablecoin Tether, said he is continuously "surprised" by the resiliency of Tether, particularly foll...
Crypto Critics' Corner Co-Host 'Surprised' by Tether's Resiliency

Dominance of Tether’s USDT Is Rising Among Stablecoins: Data
Dominance of Tether’s USDT Is Rising Among Stablecoins: Data
Earlier this week, USDT’s market share among stablecoins surpassed 54%, data from CoinGecko shows. This is the largest market share Tether’s stablecoin has reached since late...
Dominance of Tether’s USDT Is Rising Among Stablecoins: Data

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin and bitcoin derivatives.
Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Called NakaDollar
The currency would rely on exchanges to maintain a peg to $1, the BitMEX co-founder said.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has proposed NakaDollar (NUSD), a stablecoin backed by bitcoin and bitcoin derivatives.

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Stablecoin Issuer MakerDAO Proposes Additional $750M U.S. Treasury Purchase
The decentralized autonomous organization behind the DAI token previously purchased $500 million worth of government notes and bonds.
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What Silvergate Woes Mean For Stablecoins
What Silvergate Woes Mean For Stablecoins
Digital assets data provider Kaiko says Silvergate Capital's decision to shutter its instant settlement service SEN, which was popular among large investors, will boost the ro...
What Silvergate Woes Mean For Stablecoins

BTC, ETH Trading Flat Ahead of Powell Testimony
BTC, ETH Trading Flat Ahead of Powell Testimony
Maple Finance Head of Capital Markets Quinn Thompson discusses his outlook for the crypto markets as BTC, ETH, and most other major cryptocurrencies continue to trade flat ahe...
BTC, ETH Trading Flat Ahead of Powell Testimony

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Silvergate’s Struggles Will Likely Boost Stablecoins’ Role in Crypto Trading: Kaiko
Ailing crypto-friendly bank Silvergate closed its instant settlement SEN platform, which has been a key on-ramp for institutional crypto investors to transfer U.S. dollars to...
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