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Consensus

Stablecoins Explained: 3 Things You Need to Know

Stablecoins are meant to provide a predictable haven within the volatile world of cryptocurrency. Former Paxos Head of Portfolio Management and Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor Jesse Austin Campbell explains the use cases and risks you need to know about this type of cryptocurrency.

By CoinDesk Inc

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Mar 22, 2023 at 9:09 p.m. UTC

Mar 22, 2023

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Finance

Crypto.com

Crypto.com Faces Difficulty Maintaining Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis

The exchange’s current EUR banking partner is only accessible to users based in the European Economic Area (EEA).

By Sam Reynolds

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Mar 9, 2023 at 10:56 a.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2023

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Cdtv

Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App

The a16z-backed Eco, a fiat deposit-taking, cashback-granting digital wallet and stablecoin lender, which loans out users’ deposits in USDC, raises another $60 million to propel its crypto-powered banking app. “The Hash” discuss the outlook for Eco as regulators turn up the pressure on stablecoins.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Jul 27, 2021 at 6:33 p.m. UTC

Jul 27, 2021

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Defi

Tether Co-Founder: ‘Tokenization of Fiat Will Happen’

Amid the explosive growth of stablecoins, Tether co-founder William Quigley discusses why stablecoins are here to stay. “Every fiat currency, globally, of any significant economy, will be tokenized,” Quigley said. “There’s a lot of people in crypto who need a safe harbor …

By CoinDesk Staff

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Jul 20, 2021 at 2:37 p.m. UTC

Jul 20, 2021

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Federal reserve

Caitlin Long on US Regulatory Crackdown, Fed Trying to Control USD Access Points

Avanti Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long tweeted Monday the U.S. regulatory crackdown has begun, and it would impact intermediaries and U.S. dollar access points, but this is not new.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Jul 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 14, 2021

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Markets

Coinbase

Coinbase Gives Institutional Customers Access to More Fiat Trading Pairs

The exchange expanded the range of supported currencies to meet demand from international clients.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

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Jul 2, 2021 at 12:09 p.m. UTC

Jul 2, 2021

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Markets

Environment

What’s the Carbon Footprint of Fiat Money?

Bigger than bitcoin, that's for sure.

By Peter St. Onge

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May 13, 2021 at 7:11 p.m. UTC

May 13, 2021

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Cdtv

Is Bitcoin Mining Really Bad for the Environment?

It’s Earth Day, and many in the crypto sphere are thinking about ways to make crypto mining more environmentally friendly. Jesse Phillips of Binance Mining Pool joins “First Mover” to discuss the energy impact of crypto mining, how it compares to the fiat economy, and how mining pools can make crypto mining more eco-friendly.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Apr 22, 2021 at 4:27 p.m. UTC

Apr 22, 2021

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Marc chandler

Does the Rise of Bitcoin Signal the Decline of the Dollar?

As bitcoin’s valuation soars, some in the crypto world believe the U.S. dollar is on the decline, but Marc Chandler, of Bannockburn Global Forex, disagrees. Chandler explains his position in the crypto vs. fiat debate, why he sees crypto as “private fiat,” and how CBDCs will change the crypto ecosystem.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Apr 6, 2021 at 2:42 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2021

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Bitcoin

Exchanges Slowing Down Due to Heavy Trade Volume: Is That Deliberate?

As exchanges struggle with high trade volume, eToro sees dramatic increase in interest in cryptocurrencies across the U.S. and globally. eToro U.S. Managing Director Guy Hirsch discusses whether exchanges going down due to heavy volume is a form of planned circuit breakers.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Feb 9, 2021 at 5:54 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2021

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