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As crypto becomes increasingly integrated into the real economy, massive downturns could begin to impact regular people, especially if stablecoins collapse (Matt Levine/Bloomberg)

May 13, 2022

[ad_1] Matt Levine / Bloomberg: As crypto becomes increasingly integrated into the real economy, massive downturns could begin to impact…

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Regulators are growing anxious about stablecoins after Terra’s stunning collapse

May 13, 2022

[ad_1] The entire stablecoin market is now worth more than $160 billion. Justin Tallis | AFP via Getty Images Regulators…

Most rival algorithmic stablecoins are below the dollar peg after UST's collapse, while the two largest stablecoins Tether and USDC are holding their dollar peg (Joanna Ossinger/Bloomberg)

May 12, 2022

[ad_1] Joanna Ossinger / Bloomberg: Most rival algorithmic stablecoins are below the dollar peg after UST’s collapse, while the two…

In an interview, Gary Gensler says crypto exchanges are "commingling" services to the detriment of customers and highlights their ties with popular stablecoins (Bloomberg)

May 11, 2022

[ad_1] Bloomberg: In an interview, Gary Gensler says crypto exchanges are “commingling” services to the detriment of customers and highlights…

Janet Yellen says that passing legislation this year to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins "would be highly appropriate", after UST's stumble (Paul Kiernan/Wall Street Journal)

May 10, 2022

[ad_1] Paul Kiernan / Wall Street Journal: Janet Yellen says that passing legislation this year to create a regulatory framework…

Terra’s UST De-Pegs by 40%, Raising Questions About Feasibility of Algorithmic Stablecoins The algorithmic stablecoin dropped below its $1 peg as the LUNA token plunged.

May 10, 2022

[ad_1] Terra’s stablecoin UST, the poster child for decentralized assets tied to the US dollar, is off its peg by…

Algorithmic stablecoins like TerraUSD have surged in popularity, but critics say they are inherently risky as they aren't backed by any assets at all (Alexander Osipovich/Wall Street Journal)

April 19, 2022

[ad_1] Alexander Osipovich / Wall Street Journal: Algorithmic stablecoins like TerraUSD have surged in popularity, but critics say they are…

US policy makers identified stablecoins as an initial target for regulation, asking lawmakers to pass legislation that would treat stablecoin issuers like banks (Andrew Duehren/Wall Street Journal)

April 11, 2022

[ad_1] Andrew Duehren / Wall Street Journal: US policy makers identified stablecoins as an initial target for regulation, asking lawmakers…

Lightning Labs raises a $70M Series B for its Lightning Network-powered Taro protocol, which could bring stablecoins and other assets to Bitcoin's blockchain (George Kaloudis/CoinDesk)

April 5, 2022

[ad_1] George Kaloudis / CoinDesk: Lightning Labs raises a $70M Series B for its Lightning Network-powered Taro protocol, which could…

Unpacking Terra's design for its algorithmic stablecoins and how partial collateralization using bitcoin reserves could impact its price stabilization mechanism (damsondao/P — Mirror)

April 3, 2022

[ad_1] damsondao / P — Mirror: Unpacking Terra’s design for its algorithmic stablecoins and how partial collateralization using bitcoin reserves…