Tag: Circle

Given the uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, Bitcoin price bulls have no reason to bet against a six-week descending wedge pattern. A bearish market structure has been pressuring cryptocurrencies’ prices for the past six weeks, driving the total market capitalization to its lowest level in two months at $1.13 trillion. According to two derivative metrics,…

USDC brings stability to cryptocurrency. It would behoove the financial system if policymakers took measures to foster its adoption. Ignore the doomsayers. The United States is still the world’s leading economy and will remain so in the future. With its global talent pool and world-class institutions, the U.S. has a competitive edge in virtually every…

The world’s second-largest stablecoin issuer wants to reduce its exposure to potential US debt defaults. Stablecoin issuer Circle has reportedly adjusted its reserves treasury in an effort to reduce the risks of United States debt defaults. According to a May 10 Politico newsletter, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said that the firm has adjusted the mix of…

The collapse of FTX led to a similar exodus from centralized exchanges, as users worried they may lose access to funds during crises. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank saw investors loading their bags with USD Coin, along with an exodus of funds from centralized exchanges (CEXs) to decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Outflows from centralized exchanges often…

Several USD Coin holders have fled to other stablecoins amid fears surrounding its solvency. Several USD Coin holders have fled to other stablecoins since March 10 amid fears surrounding its solvency following the disclosure that a small portion of USDC’s collateral was held at Silicon Valley Bank. However, not all of them had success during panic…

At the time of writing, USDC lost 3% of its value as it traded at $0.969, and a Circle executive envisions broader implications for business, banking and entrepreneurs without a Federal rescue plan. Almost immediately after USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle revealed it was not able to withdraw $3.3 billion of its $40 billion from…