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Ethereum layer 2s hold $13.5B stablecoin supply

Ethereum layer-2 networks now lock over $13.5 billion in stablecoins, driving total market capitalization to $205 billion.

Stablecoins locked onto Ethereum layer-2 networks have reached a new all-time high, showcasing rising demand for cryptocurrencies.

The stablecoin supply to all blockchains combined is dominated by Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC) and Ethena’s stablecoin, USDe.

As of  Dec. 20, the Ethereum blockchain held $13.5 billion worth of stablecoins, according to data from Tie Terminal, a crypto data platform for institutions and Cointelegraph Markets Pro. The overall stablecoin circulation crossed $205 billion, showing the ecosystem’s growing relevance in real-world use cases.

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Michael Saylor Raves About the U.S.’s $10 Trillion World Reserve Digital Dollar Opportunity

Michael Saylor Raves About the U.S.’s  Trillion World Reserve Digital Dollar OpportunityMichael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has discussed the opportunity for the U.S. to make the dollar ubiquitous by building a regulatory framework that allows U.S. banks to issue their treasury-backed stablecoins. Michael Saylor Discusses US Banks’ Upcoming Digital Dollar Adoption Michael Saylor, bitcoin visionary, co-founder, and executive chairman of Microstrategy, the first […]

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Stablecoins Should Become Mass Export Product of the US, Says Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire

Stablecoins Should Become Mass Export Product of the US, Says Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire

The chief executive of stablecoin issuer Circle says that dollar-pegged digital assets should become a mass export product of the United States. In a new interview on CNBC Television, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that the US should promote “full reserve digital dollars” as a means of preserving the value of the US dollar. Allaire […]

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Ripple Stablecoin RLUSD May Experience Supply Shortages on Debut, Says XRP Co-Creator David Schwartz

Ripple Stablecoin RLUSD May Experience Supply Shortages on Debut, Says XRP Co-Creator David Schwartz

Ripple chief technology officer David Schwartz says investors should not hope for gains on stablecoins as his firm prepares to launch its new dollar-pegged crypto asset. In a new post on social media platform X, Schwartz says Ripple USD (RLUSD) may experience supply shortages in the early days of its debut given the pre-market demand […]

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Ether and Solana Grow in Brazilian Markets

Ether and Solana Grow in Brazilian MarketsAccording to data issued by the national tax enforcer, the adoption of solana and ether is growing in Brazilian markets. Ether’s utilization increased significantly, having registered 950,000 transactions moving over $165 million – a relevant increase compared to last year’s October numbers, when it scored 600,000 transactions and transferred nearly $40 million. Solana also exploded, […]

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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Details ‘Extraordinary’ Growth of USDT Wallets Driven by Small Holders

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Details ‘Extraordinary’ Growth of USDT Wallets Driven by Small Holders

The firm behind USDT says that the growth of crypto’s largest stablecoin by market cap has been fueled by sharks and minnows rather than whales. In a newly released Tether Insights publication, USDT-issuer Tether highlights the “extraordinary” growth of USDT in crypto wallets. “The growth of USDT wallets has been extraordinary, increasing 71% in the […]

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Stablecoins Break $200B Mark as Ethena’s Yield-Bearing USDE Supply Soars 89%

Stablecoins Break 0B Mark as Ethena’s Yield-Bearing USDE Supply Soars 89%The stablecoin market has crossed an impressive $200 billion in value, with the top three fiat-pegged tokens experiencing notable growth over the past month. Ethena’s USDE has taken center stage, climbing over 89% since Nov. 9. USDE Supply Soars, USD0 Issuance Climbs a Staggering 91% As of Monday, Dec. 9, stablecoin data from coingecko.com and […]

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Treasury Department’s FSOC Says Stablecoins Represent Potential Risk to US Financial Stability

Treasury Department’s FSOC Says Stablecoins Represent Potential Risk to US Financial Stability

The U.S Treasury Department’s Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) says the role of stablecoins as a bridge between the digital asset market and the broader financial system warrants continued attention. In its 2024 annual report, the FSOC says that stablecoins – commodity or currency-pegged cryptocurrencies – do not have adequate safeguards against risks and failures.  […]

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Over 400 million crypto wallets have a non-zero balance — Chainalysis

According to Chainalysis, real-world tokenized assets and investment vehicles continue to be major drivers of crypto adoption.

Over 400 million crypto wallets have positive balances as the bull market continues to heat up, according to Chainalysis. The current rally is attracting institutional and retail users to crypto, particularly those transacting in dollar-pegged stablecoins.

According to a Dec. 5 report, the rise in wallets with a non-zero balance represents a clear trend that crypto adoption is steadily increasing, despite wallet addresses not necessarily indicating the number of people using a blockchain.

“It is clear that we’re experiencing a seismic shift in both perception and usage,” the Chainalysis team wrote.

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Australian Regulator Seeks Public Input on Crypto-Asset Regulations

Australian Regulator Seeks Public Input on Crypto-Asset RegulationsThe Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is seeking public input on various issues, including the application of existing regulations to digital assets. A Well-Regulated Financial System for All The ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing updates to Information Sheet (INFO) 225 on crypto-assets. The regulator said the evolving digital asset market necessitates updating […]

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