Mastercard says wide adoption of central bank digital currencies would be ‘difficult’ right now
The difficult part of central bank digital currencies is adoption, said Ashok Venkateswaran, Mastercard’s blockchain and digital assets lead for Asia-Pacific.
Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe, citing MiCA compliance
A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoins in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA.
How can stablecoins transform SMEs in developing economies?
In a rapidly globalizing world, SMEs in emerging economies face unique challenges in accessing the global financial system, but the rise of stablecoins offers a promising solution.
Bitcoin bull run next? Bitfinex stablecoin ratio ‘blows up’ in 2023
A “major leading indicator” for Bitcoin is pointing the way toward a classic repeat of bullish BTC price phases, analysis says.
Circle launches euro-based stablecoin on Avalanche blockchain
Circle launched EUROC last year as a regulated stablecoin, which means that each token is fully backed by euro reserves held at United States-regulated financial institutions.
EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules
The vote clears the way for landmark MiCA regulation to take effect in 2024.
Blockchain and regulated stablecoins to be widely used by 2030, industry execs say
Digital regulatory professionals have predicted the wide use of stablecoins worldwide by 2030, despite the current competition between TradFi and DeFi.
Fintech Innovations Are Transforming Financial Services Sector: Report
Fintech innovations such as open banking, CBDCs, stablecoins, and instant payments are driving transformation in the financial sector.
Bitcoin and Stablecoins Will Bring Crypto Mass Adoption to Africa, Experts Say
Bitcoin & Stablecoins to help address currency volatility in African countries and provide a more stable and reliable means of exchange.
“CBDCs & Stablecoins, and Crypto Assets need a differentiation” IMF mentions
G20 nations and IMF mentioning the need for differentiation between CBDCs & Stablecoins, and Crypto Assets.