US lagging behind in global stablecoin adoption — Chainalysis
Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions. Go to Source
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Argentina overtakes Brazil in crypto inflows — Chainalysis
Argentina’s stablecoin market is one of the largest in the world in terms of share of stablecoin transactions, beating the global average by 17%. Go to Source
Nigeria Injects $543.5M to Shore up Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $543.5 million into the Nigerian foreign exchange market between September 6th and 30th to address currency volatility. The bank attributed the volatility to high demand for imports and seasonal factors. Nigeria is facing foreign exchange shortages and the government has taken various steps to counter it, including restricting … Read more
Samsung Pay adds crypto payment option with Alchemy Pay integration
Already available on Google Pay, Alchemy Pay’s virtual card is now coming to Samsung Pay, giving users another seamless way to spend their crypto. Go to Source
Nigeria Resumes Dollar Sales to Money Changers Amid Naira’s Decline
The Central Bank of Nigeria resumed selling US dollars to money changers to address the falling value of the naira. This decision came after the naira-to-dollar exchange rate dropped to a low of NGN1,639 per dollar, likely due to increased demand for US dollars for travel and business. The central bank has outlined rules for … Read more
Crypto.com, Standard Chartered partner for global fiat services
Crypto.com partners with Standard Chartered Bank to provide fiat currency services in over 90 countries, starting in the UAE. Go to Source
Does Hong Kong have issues with USDT and USDC? OSL exec weighs in
As Hong Kong looks into creating HKD and USD stablecoins, a local industry executive has addressed possible implications for stablecoins like UDST and USDC. Go to Source
Xapo Bank Enters UK Market, Offers Interest-Bearing USD and Bitcoin Account
Xapo Bank has entered the UK market, becoming the only licensed banking group to offer a combined interest-bearing USD and bitcoin account. “We’re proud to announce we have successfully passported our banking license into the UK. This means we are allowed to offer our banking services directly to the UK market,” said the CEO of … Read more
Bitcoin Peaks at $69,404 as Short Liquidations Surpass $27M
The price of bitcoin (BTC) increased by 1.9% over the past day, peaking at an intraday high of $69,404 around 9 a.m. EDT on Saturday. Over the last week, BTC has climbed by 3.1% and has risen 16.8% over the past two weeks. Bitcoin’s Upward Momentum: Key Stats and Market Impact Bitcoin is gaining momentum … Read more
Analysts Predict US Dollar Trends Amid Biden’s Withdrawal and Trump’s Lead
Analysts have commented on the U.S. dollar trend following President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, noting a slight decline in the dollar against a basket of currencies. Bank of America’s head of global foreign exchange research mentioned: “There is a growing consensus that the dollar will be stronger if Trump wins due to … Read more
