USDC Stablecoin Launches on Aptos Chain
DailyHodl: Circle’s USDC stablecoin is now live on the Aptos chain, boosting $APT by 5.5% in 24 hours; Coinbase adds Aptos-native USDC to its roadmap. #Update #Crypto $APT (+3) ↗
Stablecoins
Related to cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or gold to reduce volatility.
Bitcoin Adoption: Tether USDT’s Global Impact
CoinGape: @Tether_to integrates $USDT with Bitcoin’s base layer and Lightning Network, enhancing transaction speed and scalability, potentially reshaping stablecoin use in the crypto ecosystem. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+6) ↗
Stablecoin Surge Fuels Cryptocurrency Rally
TheBlock: Stablecoin transfer volume in 2024 surpassed Visa and Mastercard by 7%, driven by $USDT and $USDC growth, potentially sparking the next crypto rally. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+6) ↗
Crypto Turmoil: MiCA Sparks Tether Delistings
Bitcoin.com: The EU’s MiCA regulations led exchanges to delist @Tether_to’s $USDT, sparking debate on benefits for issuers and users. #Update #Legal $USDT (-3) ↘
USDT Expands to Bitcoin Lightning Networks
CoinDesk: @Tether_to introduces $USDT to Bitcoin and Lightning Network, enhancing remittances and payments with Taproot Assets (Jan. 30) #Update #Crypto $USDT (+6) ↗
Bitcoin Lightning Network Welcomes Tether USDt
CryptoBriefing: @Tether_to integrates $USDt with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to enhance transaction speed and utility in AI-driven economies and remittances. #Update #Crypto $USDt (+4) ↗
USDT Expands to Bitcoin Lightning
Decrypt: @Tether_to’s $USDT will integrate with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, enhancing stablecoin use on Bitcoin’s blockchain, announced at a conference in El Salvador. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+6) ↗
USDT Rejoins Bitcoin Lightning Labs Partnership
TheBlock: @Tether_to partners with Lightning Labs to integrate $USDT on Bitcoin’s base layer and Lightning Network, enhancing interoperability and expanding its network presence #Update #Crypto $USDT (+4) ↗
Tether Overcomes MiCA Hurdles with Hadron
CryptoSlate: @Tether_to highlights its Hadron platform and investment in @Quantoz amid USDT delistings under MiCA, emphasizing regulatory compliance and innovation. #Update #Crypto $USDT (-4) ↘
Stablecoin Innovation Bitso Unveils The Push
@Bitso has launched ‘The Push’, a stablecoin startup accelerator program, to support five projects in Latam with $250K each, capitalizing on the region’s growing stablecoin popularity. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Ripple USD Stablecoin Secures New Listing
@Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now listed on @Margexdotcom, enhancing cross-border payment solutions. The latest reserves report shows $83.21M backing RLUSD, maintaining its 1:1 USD peg. #Update #Crypto $RLUSD (+3) ↗
Senate Hearing: Warren Probes Lutnick’s Tether
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s Commerce nominee, faces scrutiny from Senator Elizabeth Warren over ties between @Tether_to and Cantor Fitzgerald, alleging links to criminal activity. Lutnick supports increased auditing for stablecoins like $USDT. #Update #Legal $USDT (-3) ↘
Crypto.com Delists USDT for MiCA Compliance
@cryptocom delists $USDT and nine other tokens to comply with MiCA regulations, offering users until March 31 to withdraw assets before automatic conversion. The move follows regulatory approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority. #Update #Legal $USDT (-4) ↘
Crypto.com Delists USDT for EU Users
@CryptoCom will delist $USDT and other assets for EU users by January 31, 2025, aligning with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This reflects ongoing regulatory adjustments impacting the cryptocurrency market in Europe. #Update #Legal $USDT (-6) ↘