Sky’s Rune Christensen Reveals Star Allocation Proposal—and Possibly a Return to the Old Maker Name

Rune Christensen, founder of Makerdao, has outlined a comprehensive plan for the future of the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem, highlighting the success of the USDS stablecoin and introducing the Star Allocation System Framework. A key aspect of the plan includes a possible transition back to the Maker brand, following community feedback on recent changes. Makerdao … Read more

USDS and RLUSD Stablecoins See Uptick in Supply Amid Broader Stablecoin Growth

The latest data highlights that the stablecoin market currently sits at $173 billion, with two recently introduced U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins showing significant growth. The decentralized finance (defi) project Sky, previously known as Makerdao, has minted 1.11 billion USDS, adding approximately 104 million coins to its supply over the past five days. In a parallel development … Read more

Sky Reports Over 1 Billion USDS Minted Since August Rebrand

It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard. Makerdao Sees 530 Million DAI Upgraded Since … Read more

Bitgo to Launch USDS Stablecoin in January 2025

Bitgo plans to launch its new stablecoin, USDS, in January 2025, offering a unique model that rewards liquidity providers. The announcement was made by Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe during an interview with Coindesk at the Token2049 event in Singapore. The stablecoin will be backed by U.S. Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash, aiming to create … Read more