stablecoins

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize the volatility of the price of the stablecoin, relative to some "stable" asset or basket of assets. A stablecoin can be pegged to a cryptocurrency, fiat money, or to exchange-traded commodities.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

This Week Web3: Scams, Payments and Stablecoins
This Week Web3: Scams, Payments and Stablecoins
September 04, 2024  |  Blockchain

A lot can change in five years, particularly when it comes to fast-moving innovations like blockchain technology. Back in 2019, the crypto landscape was marked...

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Bridge Raises $40 Million for Global Stablecoin-Based Payments Platform
Bridge Raises $40 Million for Global Stablecoin-Based Payments Platform
August 30, 2024  |  Investments

Bridge reportedly raised $40 million to support its efforts to build a stablecoin-based payments platform designed to simplify global money movement. The funding brings the...

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Can Stablecoins Spark Crypto Adoption Across Retail and B2B Markets?
Can Stablecoins Spark Crypto Adoption Across Retail and B2B Markets?
August 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency sector has long been in search of gateway use cases to accelerate adoption. News broke Friday (Aug. 23) that Wyoming is reportedly developing...

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Wyoming Aims to Launch US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in 2025
Wyoming Aims to Launch US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in 2025
August 23, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Wyoming is reportedly developing its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin to be used for consumer payments. The state plans to launch the Wyoming Stable Token in...

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Skyfire CEO Says AI Agents Need New AI Payments Rails
Skyfire CEO Says AI Agents Need New AI Payments Rails
August 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A new startup is addressing a significant challenge in artificial intelligence: enabling AI agents to independently manage financial transactions. San Francisco-based Skyfire has announced $8.5 million...

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Sling Money Raises $15 Million for Money Transfer App
Sling Money Raises $15 Million for Money Transfer App
August 15, 2024  |  Investments

Stablecoin-centric money transfer app Sling Money has raised $15 million in new funds. Sling’s app combines stablecoin technology “with a user-friendly interface” and integration with fiat payment...

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OwlTing Integrates Digital Wallet With Stellar Blockchain
OwlTing Integrates Digital Wallet With Stellar Blockchain
August 02, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

OwlTing Group integrated its digital wallet, OwlPay Wallet Pro, with the Stellar blockchain to support the USDC stablecoin on Stellar. The integration will expand the...

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Corporate America Moving On-Chain and Regulatory Clarity Propel Coinbase Earnings
Corporate America Moving On-Chain and Regulatory Clarity Propel Coinbase Earnings
August 02, 2024  |  Earnings

The crypto industry is an unpredictable one. For years it has been defined by giant surges in value, as well as equally momentous drops. And...

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Report: State Street Considering Several Blockchain-Based Projects
Report: State Street Considering Several Blockchain-Based Projects
July 17, 2024  |  Blockchain

State Street is reportedly looking at a number of options for settling payments on blockchain. The financial services and banking firm is considering creating its...

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