Arc sees $90M in USDC borrowed against cirBTC in early DeFi activity
Arc's rapid $90M borrowing surge highlights institutional demand for Bitcoin-backed loans, potentially reshaping DeFi's financial...
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Coinbase’s fixed-rate Bitcoin loans can put healthy collateral at risk after maturity
Coinbase's new fixed-rate Bitcoin-backed USDC loans give borrowers a set repayment date, but the deadline creates a liquidation ri...
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Ondo Pushes USDY Deeper Into Solana DeFi
TL;DR Ondo Finance says its USDY tokenized yield product is expanding across Solana DeFi venues. USDY is a yield-bearing tokenized...
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Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine as it chases a slice of the $10 trillion currency market
Circle has switched on 24-hour stablecoin foreign-exchange settlement on Arc, targeting a global FX market that moves nearly $10 t...
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HTX’s proof of reserves doesn’t match its blockchain balances
Justin Sun-owned HTX claimed in its September proof of reserves (PoR) that it held 360949.90 USDS in 0xdaa4393013f359fd63a133a3b89...
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Borrow Against Your Bitcoin at a Fixed Rate: Coinbase Expands Morpho Loans
The product lets users lock in their rate and repayment date when borrowing USDC against Bitcoin, marking the first enterprise-sca...
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$1 billion in trading volume masks hidden liquidity risks for Coinbase stock token holders
More than $1 billion in reported trading makes Coinbase's stock tokens look active. For a holder looking to sell, the question is...
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Cosmos Hub Restarts and Moves $2.1 Million in Stolen Tokens Out of an Attacker’s Wallet
The Cosmos Hub resumed producing blocks Wednesday morning after its validators halted the network for nearly 25 hours. In the firs...
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Morpho Midnight opens all USDC markets on Morpho Blue, expanding fixed-rate lending options
Morpho Midnight's expansion could redefine DeFi lending by integrating fixed-rate options, potentially attracting a broader user b...
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Europe’s central banks want to scrap this stablecoin reserve safeguard
EU rules require stablecoins issued by electronic-money institutions to keep at least 30% of their reserves in commercial-bank dep...
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EU central banks attack MiCA rules and stablecoin runs are blamed
Europe’s central banks want the European Union to rethink a rule designed to make stablecoins safer, but that can also link a toke...
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Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate
Coinbase now allows users to borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin at a fixed interest rate and repayment date.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Grows
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says USDC rewards should not be treated like bank-deposit interest, arguing that fully reserved stabl...
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Circle pays millions for Binance distribution while its margins collapse
Circle is doubling down on Binance after USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin customer balances on the exchange nearly quintupled since thei...
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Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance
Binance has purchased $100 million of Circle stock while signing a new five-year commercial agreement designed to expand USDC adop...
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Coinbase, Circle shares positioned for crypto recovery as estimates stabilize: William Blair
Blair says COIN offers an attractive entry after a 31% rise, trims its EBITDA estimate and sees USDC growth driving Circle's next...
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William Blair sees Coinbase and Circle benefiting from crypto recovery despite slashing estimates
Despite reduced estimates, Coinbase and Circle's strategic diversification and USDC growth could stabilize and enhance future prof...
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Binance invests $100M in Circle to extend USDC partnership
This strategic alliance could significantly boost USDC's global adoption, especially in emerging markets, reshaping the stablecoin...
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