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This week's vicious crypto crash shows a crisis of confidence in the entire ecosystem
For a market that is solely reliant on the dynamics of supply and demand, it's crucial that the cry…
Matthew Fox
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A collapse of Tether could be crypto's 'Lehman Brothers moment' as the world's top stablecoin begins to wobble and major tokens plummet, analyst says
"I am optimistic that [Terra's] fall would not be that catastrophic — a collapse of [Tether] …
Matthew Fox
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Terra's luna dives 45% after the network's stablecoin lost its dollar peg again, adding to the pressure on bitcoin
The Luna Foundation Group has said it will sell some of its massive bitcoin reserves to prop up UST…
Weilun Soon
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The SEC is likely to get the green light to target stablecoins this week, report says
US agencies will urge Congress to pass legislation that states these coins should be regulated like…
Shalini Nagarajan
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The SEC is taking a hard line on stablecoins right now - but it could permit more coin issuers if it gets to regulate them, a financial policy expert says
A wide range of entities - such as asset managers, banks, and securities firms - could become issue…
Shalini Nagarajan
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A crypto crash for big stablecoins is likely to send shudders through other financial markets too, a Cornell professor warns
Stablecoin issuers use holdings of US Treasurys to back the crypto tokens, and that means a collaps…
George Glover
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Binance touted Terra lending as 'safe and happy' just weeks before the stablecoin collapse
Binance told investors on April 6 lending their Terra tokens was a "safe and happy investment." The…
Brian Evans
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The Senate Banking Committee wants answers from stablecoin issuers on how their business works
Complex terms and conditions can make it difficult for investors to understand stablecoin risks, sa…
Carla Mozée
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Biden asks Congress for legislation to regulate stablecoins, including who can issue them
Rules around stablecoins are "urgently needed," and Congress should impose certain laws like only a…
Natasha Dailey
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Stablecoins: What to know about the digital coins designed to ease volatility in crypto investing
Stablecoins are cryptocurrency coins that are pegged to a less volatile asset, such as the US dolla…
Louis DeNicola
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A famous short-seller is suspicious of Tether's backing. So it's offering a $1 million reward for anyone with knowledge of the stablecoin's reserves.
Despite Tether's repeated claims of transparency, disclosures around its holdings have been "opaque…
Shalini Nagarajan
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IMF warns of the danger to the financial system from 'disappearing' crypto coins and the instability of stablecoins
The IMF warned countries about risks that came with the growing crypto space, such as missing coins…
Camomile Shumba
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Stablecoins should comply with the same rules as traditional payment mechanisms, regulators say
Stablecoins should be held to the same principles that govern traditional markets, a report by glob…
Camomile Shumba
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Crypto-friendly senator Cynthia Lummis warns stablecoins must be fully cash-backed and regulated
Some stablecoins have generated controversy over whether their cash reserves are safe enough for a …
Ethan Wu
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As Terra's stablecoin collapses and luna hits zero, the crypto project simply switches off its network
Terraform Labs has completely halted the network after luna plunged more than 99%, having earlier f…
Harry Robertson
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Mark Cuban says the US won't allow anonymous smart contracts because they're ripe for fraud, so there's a need for proof of identity
"If you require proof of authorship for smart contracts and tokenomics, the feds and victims will h…
Shalini Nagarajan
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Central banks must 'roll up their sleeves' and urgently speed up their work on their own digital currencies before crypto upends the current financial system, the BIS says
The Bank for International Settlements is urging central banks to crank up their efforts in develop…
Camomile Shumba
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Crypto crashed this week as 2 stablecoins broke the buck. Here's what that means, and where the market goes next.
Bitcoin showed signs of stabilizing above $30,000 on Friday, but experts say this week's crash felt…
Carla Mozée
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Tether was once the stablecoin king. Now its dominance is threatened by newcomers and legal uncertainty.
Even as tether's legal troubles ramp up, the stablecoin has in some ways already become less releva…
Ethan Wu
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SEC Chairman signals stablecoins and other tokens could fall under its rules on security-based swaps and says more regulation is coming
Gary Gensler, the head of the US markets regulator, has indicated stablecoins will not be exempt fr…