USDR Issuer to Salvage Failed Property-Backed Stablecoin’s Assets, ‘Make Users Whole’
A high-profile failure in crypto’s burgeoning “real-world assets” niche may take an upward turn. Source
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Nansen’s CEO believes tokenized t-bills will disrupt stablecoins alongside other market predictions
CEO and Co-founder of leading blockchain analytics firm Nansen.ai, Alex Svanevik, shares six themes he believes will play a role in the future of cryptocurrency. As part of this list, he shares insights on tokenized T-bills, SocialFi, Physical NFTs and the continued emergence of Web3 games. Shifting focus Over the course of the
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Stablecoins: Roman Coins or Spanish Doubloons for the Modern Era
Borderless by design, these modern digital tokens can make cross-border commerce much cheaper and easier. Original Source
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Binance Research reports stablecoins on a continuous decline in monthly report
On Oct. 5, Binance Research released a monthly market report with numbers indicating a continuous decline on stablecoins, which hit a low of US$123.8b. The report reveals that this month marks the 18th month in a consecutive decline. Dives deeper The full report shares that in September, the cryptocurrency market remained remarkably steady, exhibiting minimal
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Hong Kong official states retail stablecoins trading not yet allowed
Hong Kong official reinforces that retail investors cannot trade stablecoins until they are regulated, likely in 2024. This follows that the virtual asset trading platform JPEX has come under suspicion for its alleged involvement in a conspiracy to commit fraud. Hong Kong’s security concerns Hui Ching-yu, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and
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Hong Kong Officials Warn Investors to Stay Away from Retail Stablecoins Since They Are Unregulated
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently completed a public consultation on stablecoins regulations. As the city of Hong Kong prepares for mainstream adoption of digital assets through a regulated manner, the officials are grappling with cases of crypto-related scams. In a bid to ensure maximum protection of investors’ funds, Hong
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First Mover Americas: Circle Argues Stablecoins Aren’t Securities in Response to SEC’s Binance Lawsuit
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 29, 2023. First Mover is CryptoX’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Source
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Circle Intervenes in SEC Case Against Binance, Defends Stablecoins’ Regulatory Status
The SEC’s case against Binance centers on its claim that BUSD was sold as an investment contract, primarily because Binance marketed it as offering yield through reward programs. In a recent development, renowned stablecoin issuer Circle has intervened in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Binance, arguing that
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Circle weighs in on SEC vs. Binance case, argues stablecoins are not securities
In a court filing, Circle argued that assets that are pegged to the U.S. dollar, like the Binance USD (BUSD) or its own stablecoin USDC, are not securities, partly because those who purchase the assets are not expecting any profit from acquiring them. According to Circle, payment stablecoins do not
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Circle Intervenes in Binance’s SEC Case, Argues Stablecoins BUSD and USDC Aren’t Securities
“Payment stablecoins, on their own, do not have the essential features of an investment contract,” meaning they fall outside of SEC jurisdiction, Circle’s filing said. “Decades of case law support the view that an asset sale — decoupled from any post-sale promises or obligations by the seller — is not
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