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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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Tether’s Market Cap Taps $140B as Stablecoin Dominates Crypto Trading

Tether’s Market Cap Taps 0B as Stablecoin Dominates Crypto TradingThe market valuation of tether (USDT) has now ballooned to a staggering $140 billion. On Dec. 16, this stablecoin’s market cap makes up 3.75% of the colossal $3.73 trillion crypto universe. Tether’s Market Share Soars in 2024 The journey of the dollar-pegged digital economy has been quite the adventure since stablecoins first hit the scene, […]

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Coinbase prepares to delist Tether’s USDT stablecoin in Europe

Coinbase said it will assess reenabling services for stablecoins that achieve MiCA compliance at a later date.

Cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe are preparing to delist locally noncompliant stablecoins as European crypto regulations near an enforcement deadline.

Coinbase Europe, Coinbase Germany and Coinbase Custody International will delist Tether’s USDt (USDT) and five other stablecoins on Dec. 13, Coinbase told Cointelegraph on Thursday.

“Based on the latest information, we currently expect we will have to restrict services for the following assets: USDT, PAX, PYUSD, GUSD, GYEN, and DAI,” Coinbase said, referring to the coins as assets restricted by Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

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Tether Scores Major Regulatory Milestone As USDT on Three Chains Deemed ‘Accepted Virtual Asset’ in Abu Dhabi

Tether Scores Major Regulatory Milestone As USDT on Three Chains Deemed ‘Accepted Virtual Asset’ in Abu Dhabi

The firm behind the largest stablecoin by market cap is announcing the achievement of a significant regulatory milestone. In a new announcement, Tether says USDT has become an Accepted Virtual Asset (AVA), as recognized by the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Says Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino of the achievement, “This […]

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109 Million Wallets Hold USDT: Tether Reports

109 Million Wallets Hold USDT: Tether ReportsThe report underscores USDT’s pivotal role in cryptocurrency adoption, bridging the gap between traditional fiat and digital assets. 109 Million Wallets Hold Tether Tether’s second insights report revealed a significant milestone in the adoption of its stablecoin USDT with 109 million onchain wallets holding USDT at the start of Q4 2024. This makes USDT one […]

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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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US Treasury Takes Action Against Five Individuals Who Allegedly Used USDT To Evade Sanctions for Russian Elites

US Treasury Takes Action Against Five Individuals Who Allegedly Used USDT To Evade Sanctions for Russian Elites

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is holding accountable five individuals linked to a money laundering network that enabled Russian elites to circumvent international sanctions. In a statement, the Treasury Department says it is imposing sanctions on those associated with the TGR Group, which uses digital assets, including the US dollar-pegged […]

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Bolivian Attorneys Spearhead USDT Index Proposal to Energize a Dollar-Starved Economy

Bolivian Attorneys Spearhead USDT Index Proposal to Energize a Dollar-Starved EconomyBolivian attorneys Iver von Borries and Javier Romero Mendizabal proposed introducing Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, as an index asset for commercial and civil contracts. The submission aims to link USDT’s value in global markets to the national fiat currency, allowing for more flexibility in pricing certain obligations. Bolivia has maintained […]

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