Stablecoin: the coin promising to withstand crypto volatility

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2 weeks ago

May 31, 2021

“Like putting money in a bank account”: ‘Stablecoin’ may be the new crypto alternative for conservative investors

One of the biggest criticisms of cryptocurrency is its volatility. But now, digital asset firm Circle Internet Financial has pitched investors a more stable alternative called ‘Stablecoin.’

Experts anticipate the new coin will appeal to conservative investors. USDC, the company is behind “Stablecoin,” say the coin offers a as much as 7 percent profits annually.

“It is like putting money in a bank account”

John Griffin from the University of Texas told Bloomberg investing in Stablecoin is similar to putting money in a regular bank account.

“If the account is paying out a higher yield than bank account yields, it is not merely invested in some risk-free asset,” he added.

Crypto volatility

Stablecoin’s rising popularity comes after Bitcoin’s recent massive crash.

The world’s leading crypto traded at just over $33,000, falling a huge 13%.

Other cryptocurrencies including Ethereum and Dogecoin also suffered the slump.

This all followed Bitcoin climbing more than 8 percent following a tweet from Elon Musk.

Edward Moya from Oanda Corp says “Bitcoin has two problems – ESG and decreasing reliance on China, both of which could take some time.”

Crypto goes mainstream

As cryptocurrency starts to break into mainstream finance, many traditional players aren’t happy.

Denmark’s central bank governor recently attacked crypto’s legitimacy, suggesting it’s ‘little more than a fad.’

Lars Rohde said if technology giants start “invading the currency area” and the means of transaction, then “that could be very interesting and maybe also a real threat to the autonomy and independence of central banks.”

He’s the latest central banker to warn against the disappearance of cash and the dominance of digital payments.

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Bitcoin on the rise again

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8 hours ago

June 14, 2021

Anthony Lucas

Bitcoin is recovering after a very bad week

Bitcoin has surged 9.8 percent to over $39,000

The digital currency has once again proved how volatile it is, following another tweet from Elon Musk.

Musk stated that Tesla would restart transactions with the cryptocurrency when mining is done with more clean energy.

“When there’s confirmation of reasonable (~50%) clean energy usage by miners with the positive future trend, Tesla will resume allowing Bitcoin transactions,”
– Musk sais in a tweet.

The crypto, which has been volatile in recent weeks, added $3,490 to its previous close.

The bounce follows El Salvador voting to make Bitcoin legal tender.

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China crypto crackdown sees over 1,100 arrested

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4 days ago

June 10, 2021

Anthony Lucas

Police in China have arrested over 1,100 people on money-laundering charges, claiming they used cryptocurrency to help them evade the law.

The arrests come as authorities in China step up their crackdown on cryptocurrency trading.

Reports say the money launderers charged their criminal clients a commission of 1.5% to 5% to convert illegal proceeds into virtual currencies via crypto exchanges.

#BREAKING |🚨 Police in China have arrested over 1,100 people suspected of using cryptocurrencies to launder illegal proceeds. #breakingnews pic.twitter.com/RKfRuk7BEP
— ticker NEWS (@tickerNEWSco) June 10, 2021

Last month, three industry bodies banned crypto-related financial and payment services, and the State Council vowed to clamp down on Bitcoin mining and trading.

The public security ministry confirmed police had busted more than 170 criminal groups involved in using cryptocurrencies to launder money.

The money launderers charged their criminal clients a commission of 1.5% to 5% to convert illegal proceeds into virtual currencies via crypto exchanges.

China continues crackdowns

China’s State Council ordered a tough crackdown on telco fraud in October 2020.

Executives from two of the largest crypto exchanges that provide services to Chinese investors assisted police with their inquiries.

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Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador

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5 days ago

June 9, 2021

Anthony Lucas

El Salvador has become the first county to adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender

Earlier El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent a law to the country’s congress proposing to make Bitcoin legal tender – that was then passed.

If approval makes El Salvador the first nation in the world to give cryptocurrency this status.

#BREAKING |🚨 #Bitcoin is now officially legal tender in El Salvador.🇸🇻 pic.twitter.com/Tb8ZAtLeQE
— ticker NEWS (@tickerNEWSco) June 9, 2021

Under the legislation, prices can be shown in bitcoin, tax contributions can be paid with the digital currency, and exchanges in bitcoin will not be subject to capital gains tax.

Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele announced in a video recording shown during the Bitcoin 2021 conference held in Miami that he has a strong belief in cryptocurrency.

“It will bring financial inclusion, investment, tourism, innovation and economic development for our country,”
Bukele said in a tweet shortly before the vote in Congress, which is controlled by his party and allies.

Bukele added that the use of Bitcoin would not bring risks to users.

Its use as legal tender will go into law in 90 days

“The government will guarantee the convertibility to the exact value in dollars at the moment of each transaction,”

El Salvador’s dollarized economy relies heavily on money sent back from workers abroad. World Bank data showed remittances to the country made up nearly $6 billion or around a fifth of GDP in 2019, one of the highest ratios in the world.