Stablecoin

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.

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For IBM, Blockchain as ‘Team Sport’
For IBM, Blockchain as ‘Team Sport’
September 24, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In the blockchain realm, IBM has said that it may join a team effort with Facebook to develop DLT technology. Elsewhere, Cisco moves ahead on its...

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Marcus Says Facebook’s Libra Will Move Forward
Marcus Says Facebook’s Libra Will Move Forward
September 20, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

In an interview with Swiss newspaper NZZ, David Marcus, the Facebook executive in charge of proposed cryptocurrency Libra, said the project was moving forward and...

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Wells Fargo’s Stablecoin Pilot Targets X-Border Corporate Transfers
Wells Fargo’s Stablecoin Pilot Targets X-Border Corporate Transfers
September 18, 2019  |  B2B Payments

U.S. financial institution Wells Fargo has announced plans to pilot an internal settlement solution that operates on distributed ledger technology (DLT). Get the Full Story...

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Arizona Looks To Crypto For Cannabis Payments
Arizona Looks To Crypto For Cannabis Payments
August 30, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Arizona is looking to FinTech and stablecoin to help solve the payments problem faced by the marijuana industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance To Launch Regional “Libra-Like” Currency;  Coinbase Left 3K User Passwords Unprotected
Bitcoin Daily: Binance To Launch Regional “Libra-Like” Currency; Coinbase Left 3K User Passwords Unprotected
August 20, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Binance has announced plans to launch its blockchain project, Venus, to develop localized stablecoins and digital assets pegged to fiat currencies across the globe. Get...

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Walmart’s Answer To Facebook’s Libra: The Walmart Coin
Walmart’s Answer To Facebook’s Libra: The Walmart Coin
August 05, 2019  |  Retail

There are many ways to introduce an idea to the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bitcoin Daily: German Finance Minister Pooh-Poohs Libra Currency; Tether Created $5B In Stablecoins By Mistake
Bitcoin Daily: German Finance Minister Pooh-Poohs Libra Currency; Tether Created $5B In Stablecoins By Mistake
July 17, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Germany’s Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has joined the chorus of politicians that are worried about Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency, Libra. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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India Keeps Its Distance From Facebook’s Libra
India Keeps Its Distance From Facebook’s Libra
July 09, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

India, Asia’s third-largest economy, remains skeptical about Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra and has said that it won’t just allow the coin into the country, according...

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Bitcoin Daily: Dutch Parliament Cracks Down On Money Laundering; Busan Considers Launching Its Own Crypto
Bitcoin Daily: Dutch Parliament Cracks Down On Money Laundering; Busan Considers Launching Its Own Crypto
July 02, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Dutch ministers have revealed plans to regulate cryptocurrencies in order to prevent money laundering in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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