The US dollar has surged to its strongest levels in years, fueled by optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Over the past year, the dollar has gained ground against major global currencies thanks to a rally fueled by the Federal Reserve rate cuts and the economic challenges of other countries, such as Japan. […]
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BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has deepened its position within the digital asset space as Frax Finance approved it as collateral for its soon-to-be-launched frxUSD stablecoin, according to a Jan. 2 statement. FrxUSD frxUSD is Frax Finance‘s newly rebranded stablecoin that offers direct fiat redemption and enhanced regulatory compliance. Sam Kazemian, Founder of […]
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The crypto industry saw significant on-chain revenue in December, with stablecoin issuers taking the lion’s share, according to data from DeFiLlama. These issuers collectively earned over $664 million, representing over 40% of the $1.5 billion total revenue generated by crypto protocols. Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, emerged as the top contributor, pulling in $532.10 million. […]
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