Stablecoin
Bitcoin Above $60K as Key Stablecoin Metric Slides to 18-Month Low
Bitcoin recovered to above $60,000 after the debacle last week that saw prices drop below $50,000. According to data tracked by CryptoQuant, the "exchange stablecoins ratio," which measures the number of bitcoin held in wallets tied to centralized exchanges relative to stablecoins, dropped to its lowest since February 2023, an indication of reduced selling pressure. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Celsius Filed for Tether to Relinquish $3.3B of Bitcoin; Ripple Began Stablecoin Testing
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as bankrupt crypto lender Celsius asked a U.S. court to order stablecoin issuer Tether to relinquish more than 57,000 bitcoin. Plus, Tigran Gambaryan's family alleges that the Binance executive is being denied adequate access to his lawyers, and Ripple's new stablecoin is being tested on Ethereum and XRP Ledger.
What Wall Street's Pivot to Small-Cap Stocks Means for Crypto; Hong Kong Plans for Stablecoin Legislation
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, including insights from Marex Solutions on whether Wall Street’s pivot to shares in small-cap companies could fuel gains in the crypto market. Plus, the launch of spot ether ETFs in the US, and Hong Kong's plans for stablecoin legislation.
Why Are Meme Coins Appealing to New Investors?
Switchboard co-founder Chris Hermida joins Markets Daily to discuss the crypto market crash that happened over the weekend. Hear him weigh in on what contributed to the crash, why meme coins are so popular and why stablecoins may be the biggest source of new users in crypto.
Former Circle Analyst on Stablecoin and CBDCs
Chris Hermida, the co-founder of Switchboard and a former analyst at Circle, breaks down the nuances between stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Plus, whether non-crypto-native end users care about the distinctions between the two.
Fed Sees Just One Rate Cut This Year; CRV Slides as Curve’s Founder Faces Liquidation Risk
"CoinDesk Daily" host Michele Musso breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it expects just one rate cut this year. Plus, Australia's regulators are looking to include stablecoin legislation into its legislative bill for the digital assets sector and the CRV token plunges as Curve founder faces multi-million dollar liquidation risk.
Bitcoin Rises on Softer Than Expected CPI; Circle Files to Shift Legal Base to the U.S.
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin jumps back up to around $64,000 following the softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Plus, stablecoin issuer Circle filed to relocate its legal base to the U.S. ahead of its planned IPO, and Huobi Hong Kong withdrew its license application for a second time.
Robinhood Shares Fall After Wells Notice From SEC; Crypto's Guard Against Hacks
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Robinhood (HOOD) shares fell about 2.5% in premarket trading after its crypto arm received a Wells Notice from the SEC. Plus, new findings from Visa and data platform Allium Labs show that more than 90% of stablecoin transaction volumes aren’t coming from genuine users. And, cybersecurity veteran Justine Bone is leading a group dedicated to guarding crypto from hacks.
Why USDT Dominates Supply With Lower Transaction Volume
Visa launched a stablecoin dashboard that shows the outstanding supply of fiat-backed tokens at an all-time high, with Tether’s USDT dominating. While USDT dominates supply, when it comes to transaction volume, USDC takes the number one spot. Find out why "Crypto Is Macro Now" newsletter author, Noelle Acheson says this could be. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Sen. Lummis Addresses Algorithmic Stablecoin Ban in New Bill
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) joins "First Mover" to discuss the new bill she introduced with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) that again aims at providing a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the U.S. Plus, why they proposed to ban algorithmic stablecoins in the bill.
