Fintech News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of cryptocurrency and digital assets has experienced significant shifts, and Singapore, a nation known for its forward-thinking approach to fintech and digital innovation, is no exception.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2024

In this article, Akshata Namjoshi, Kabir Kuma, and Ahlam Faouzi from KARM Legal Consultants , the emerging technologies-focused law firm, provide an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s regulatory landscape for stablecoins. Additionally, stablecoins are increasingly being explored for use in payments due to their stability and efficiency.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Europe's biggest banks have called on the European Commission to implement tough regulations for cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins, that would protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty in monetary policy, Reuters reported. Stablecoin dispensers should be registered in the EU, the ministers said, according to Reuters. “We

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

the tech-driven payments bank, has launched its bank-backed stablecoin, EURI. The EURI stablecoin is the first MiCA-regulated digital asset that is issued and backed by a bank in the EU. Furthermore, it will enable us to launch stablecoins and tokenised money in the future, providing more choice and optionality for the market.”

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The Paypers

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its plans to delist some stablecoins in the European Economic Area.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Unlocking Global Cross-Border Payment Flows Stablecoins like XSGD are rapidly emerging as the preferred solution for on-chain cross-border payments, providing a secure and efficient alternative to traditional financial systems. XSGD will be available via Bitstamp globally, except in US and EU countries.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 31, 2024

Cryptocurrencies offer a myriad of benefits for cross-border transactions. This is where a stablecoin can step in. Stablecoins are digital assets pegged to another asset – often government-issued fiat money. Morgan unveiled an improved tokenised payment platform following the success of its JPM stablecoin.”

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As the world of cryptocurrency continues to explode, stablecoin issuers are navigating increasingly.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The alliance aims to drive innovation and growth of the Stablecoin and Real-World Asset (RWA) ecosystem Deep Blue is an issuance platform for Stablecoins bringing best-in-class practices and best partners in both digital assets and traditional finance, enabling users to operate across multiple use cases.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 5, 2024

Ripple , the provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, plans to launch a stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD). Ripple’s stablecoin will be 100 per cent backed by US dollar deposits, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents. The Ripple stablecoin will be issued on the XRP Ledger.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

More than $50 billion of cryptocurrency was transferred from virtual wallets in China to other parts of the world last year, a potential violation of the nation’s strict limits on how much money can be sent abroad, according to a new report. Cryptocurrency could be picking up some of the slack.” .

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 24, 2024

Latin American payment service provider, Mercado Pago , now enables customers to buy and sell the Meli Dollar stablecoin through its app to all users in Brazil. The Meli Dollar stablecoin is pegged one-to-one with the US dollar and looks to ensure users have access to options less volatile than existing cryptocurrencies.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Having read the 2024 geography of cryptocurrency report by Chainalysis, it’s hard not to feel a spa

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CoinRemitter

JANUARY 17, 2024

There are about 9000 cryptocurrencies in the world, and over 150 of them are stablecoins, which acquire 0.08% of the cryptocurrency market. This number clearly shows the potential of stablecoins. Whenever we discuss stablecoins, we all think about USDT. But stablecoins aren’t just about Tether.

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The Paypers

APRIL 18, 2024

Cryptorefills Labs , a prominent entity in the cryptocurrency domain, has unveiled its latest research report titled ‘Stablecoins in Crypto-Shopping.’

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BitPay

APRIL 25, 2023

We’re excited to announce that BitPay now supports Etheruem and ERC-20 Stablecoin payments for our payroll and payouts solution, BitPay Send. Additionally, organizations may still pay out in non-Ethereum cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). It is that easy.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

billion in August 2024, down from $175 billion in late 2021 due to cryptocurrency market volatility and increased competition from traditional financial instruments. Among the most prominent are stablecoins and the tokeni s ation of traditional financial instruments. As of June 2024, stablecoins accounted for 6.5%

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 19, 2024

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has approved new regulations for stablecoins, enabling it to integrate Dirham-backed digital currencies into its financial ecosystem. A new system has now been issued in the UAE which will license and oversee stablecoins, following approval by the board of directors at the CBUAE.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Congress would make stablecoins illegal unless they're approved by the government, according to a report by Cointelegraph. Called The Stable Act, the bill will work to protect consumers from new digital payment instruments, citing both stablecoins and Facebook 's Libra ( now Diem ), Cointelegraph reported.

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BitPay

APRIL 25, 2023

Stablecoins help bridge the gap between fiat currency and crypto. Ahead we’ll take a closer look at what makes stablecoins a leading option for cross-border crypto payments. Ahead we’ll take a closer look at what makes stablecoins a leading option for cross-border crypto payments. These reserves, typically held in U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

The European Union (EU) is preparing to update its cryptocurrency rules that could make it more difficult for stablecoin projects, such as Facebook Inc.’s Last fall, the Libra Association petitioned the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority ( FINMA ) for a Swiss payment system license for its planned cryptocurrency.

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Fintech News

MAY 8, 2024

Terraform Labs, the company behind the Terra stablecoin, was a Singapore-registered startup not involved in activities requiring a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and thus, was not licensed. He emphasised that local financial institutions have minimal exposure to cryptocurrencies.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

JANUARY 8, 2024

The proposed regulatory framework would create substantive obligations on issuers of fiat-referencing stablecoins to safeguard the public. The HKMA followed with its own press release announcing a future sandbox arrangement for stablecoin issuers.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has launched a new tool providing real-time data and educational resources on digital money with an initial focus on stablecoins. The stablecoin market has surged from less than $3billion in 2019 to more than $130billion in 2024.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Cryptocurrency platform startup Circle has overhauled its network to advance mainstream trading, while its stablecoin USDC has surpassed three billion in circulation, growing by nearly 500 percent in 2020. “At He said the public blockchain will take digital dollar stablecoins mainstream.

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Finextra

JULY 12, 2024

German asset management company DWS has launched a new company in a step towards creating the first German-regulated cryptocurrency.

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Payments Source

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

This week's plunge in bitcoin's value highlights one of the biggest concerns in using the cryptocurrency for payment. Stablecoins, which are pegged to traditional currency such as the U.S. dollar or a precious metal, are seen as a much less risky investment.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The age of digital currencies might be fully upon us, but key questions swirl about how to issue and regulate cryptos – especially stablecoins. Bitcoin and other offerings have not yet evolved into real alternatives to sovereign monetary activities, but stablecoins present challenges. In a paper that debuted Tuesday (Nov.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Yellow Card, Africa’s largest licensed stablecoin on/off-ramp fintech, will also leverage PYUSD to facilitate transactions. Yellow Card CEO Chris Maurice highlighted the transformative potential of stablecoin-based payment rails in optimising cross-border transactions.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

As innovation continues in the virtual asset space, regulatory authorities in Hong Kong have proposed new regulatory rules for stablecoin issuers. Under the proposed regime, issuers would require a license from the HKMA to issue stablecoins that reference the value of one or more fiat currencies in Hong Kong.

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Payments Source

MARCH 25, 2021

Wallex hopes its EURST stablecoin will be transparent and familiar enough to appeal to mainstream payment companies. ]].

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The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

We will: Explore the biggest innovations over the past year in the cryptocurrency, stablecoin, blockchain and digital assets spheres. Dissect the common misconceptions between digital assets and cryptocurrencies and how they can be corrected. Explore which countries are leading the stablecoin race and why.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The price of the cryptocurrency was $16,301.03 It wasn’t immediately known why the cryptocurrency increased in price, but some observers have suggested a connection with the U.S. In other news, the price of bitcoin exceeded the $16,000 price level on Thursday for the first time in nearly three years, CNBC reported. as of 7:17 p.m.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Receiving £34billion in cryptocurrencies between July 2023 and June 2024, the UAE has experienced 42 per cent year-on-year growth. This suggests that a broader demographic in the UAE utilises cryptocurrencies, indicating a high degree of market maturity. In the country, Bitcoin accounts for just 16.5 per cent).

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

2023 marked a pivotal year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s approach to crypto regulation, influenced significantly by the preceding implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange and the collapse of of Terra, the algorithmic stablecoin created by Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Singapore, Singapore, October 30th, 2024, FinanceWire FBS , a leading global broker, explores the essential role of cryptocurrencies in hyperinflated economies. According to FBS analysts, cryptocurrencies offer a flexible, accessible solution, particularly for those facing restrictions on foreign exchange.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Digital currencies and stablecoins Finally, the Forrester report notes that stablecoins, which are digital currencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar, are gaining momentum in APAC. As stablecoins grow in popularity, regulatory frameworks are being developed across the region.

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