Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that aims to maintain a stable value by pegging it to another asset, such as a fiat currency, precious metal, or a basket of assets. Stablecoins have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potential to address some of the limitations of traditional cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. While Bitcoin is known for its price volatility, stablecoins provide a more price stable alternative, making them suitable for various use cases.
One of the most prominent ways stablecoins are marketed is in regards to their ability to act as a bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset space. By pegging their value to a stable asset, stablecoins provide a reliable medium of exchange and store of value. This stability makes stablecoins more attractive for merchants and consumers alike, as they can confidently transact without worrying about sudden price fluctuations.
Stablecoins also theoretically offer benefits in terms of transaction speed and cost-efficiency. Traditional banking systems often involve lengthy settlement times and high fees for cross-border transactions. In contrast, stablecoins can facilitate near-instantaneous transactions with lower fees, making them an attractive option for global commerce.
Furthermore, stablecoins can serve as a hedge against inflation in countries with unstable economies or volatile fiat currencies. By holding stablecoins backed by stronger currencies, individuals and businesses can protect their wealth from devaluation and maintain a more stable financial position.
It is important to note that there are different types of stablecoins, each with its own mechanism for maintaining stability. Some stablecoins are backed by reserves of the pegged asset, while others rely on algorithms and smart contracts to regulate supply and demand.
Bitcoin offers a politically and neutral platform and asset, but this comes with the cost of high volatility in terms of price and purchasing power. Stablecoins on the other hand offer an ultimately centralized and controlled platform and asset, with the gained benefit of stability in price and purchasing power. These two technologies in a way represent two sides of the same coin, the yin and the yang. In addition to that, the largest market for Bitcoin in the world is the US dollar. Worldwide if people are attempting to ascertain the price of Bitcoin, they are most likely to look at its price in dollars. Those markets are also highly likely to be traded against stablecoins rather than the dollar proper outside of US jurisdictions.
This creates a degree of symbiosis between the two because of that. Wherever Bitcoin goes, the dollar follows in some sense. The dollar price of Bitcoin, and very frequently the use of stablecoins, follows Bitcoin everywhere it goes. The reality of this dynamic ensures with a high likelihood that everywhere Bitcoin becomes adopted due to unstable local currencies and economies, dollar based stablecoins will likely be adopted to some degree.
Given this dynamic, it's possible that the growth in adoption of Bitcoin may actually help facilitate the growth and stability of the US dollar in the process. If growing adoption of Bitcoin leads to growing adoption of stablecoins, and stablecoins necessarily require holding dollars or a dollar equivalent like a treasury bond to back them, then the narrative of Bitcoin usurping and undermining the dollar might wind up falling flat. At least for the foreseeable future.
Mark Goodwin is the author of The Bitcoin-Dollar and Bitcoin expert and advocate for decentralized financial systems. With extensive experience in the industry, Goodwin has offered valuable insights into the world of stablecoins and their potential impact on the financial ecosystem.
Goodwin's critiques of stablecoins stem from concerns about centralization and the potential for abuse or manipulation. While stablecoins aim to provide stability, the reliance on trusted custodians and centralized reserves introduces counterparty risks. Goodwin suggests that further efforts of perpetuating the US Treasury market due to stablecoin issuers purchasing Treasuries en masse should be met with extreme caution and apprehension from Bitcoiners.
While stablecoins attempt to maintain a stable value, there can still be risks associated with maintaining the peg to the underlying asset. Factors such as market conditions, liquidity disparities, and redemption pressures can challenge the stability of stablecoins. If these risks are not adequately managed, it can result in deviation from the peg and potential loss of trust from users.
The regulatory landscape surrounding stablecoins is still developing, and this poses challenges for their widespread adoption. Regulatory authorities worldwide are closely monitoring stablecoins, considering their potential implications for financial stability and consumer protection. It is essential for stablecoin projects to navigate these regulatory challenges effectively to ensure their long-term success.
Stablecoins, with their substantial market capitalization and liquidity, can be targets for market manipulation. The rapid expansion of the cryptocurrency space, coupled with limited oversight, creates opportunities for individuals or entities to manipulate stablecoin markets for personal gain. Enhanced transparency and regulatory frameworks can help mitigate these risks and ensure market integrity.
Stablecoins attempt to offer the promise of stability and accessibility in the world of decentralized finance. However, they also come with risks and challenges that need to be carefully addressed. As the market evolves and regulatory frameworks develop, stablecoins have the potential to further push the dollar's reach across the world and thus careful considerations are essential to mitigate the associated risks of further centralizing the global economy within a select few private capital creators.
Who is Javier Milei? The Argentinian President that everyone is talking about.
While labeled as "Far Right", "The Wig", "Crazy", "The Lion", "Radical", "The Libertarian" are some of the words used to describe him he is more than meets the eye.
Before becoming President of Latin America's 2nd largest economy. He lived a multi facet life. He was a soccer player in the 1980's, an economist, and playing in a rock band called Everest.
He rose to prominence as the leader of the political party "La Libertad Avanza" (Freedom Advances) and gained attention in politics for his provocative style.
Now 53 years old, Milei identifies as an anarcho-capitalist and holds two postgraduate degrees, having graduated from University of Belgrano.
Milei identifies as a proponent of economic liberalism and adheres to the Austrian school of economic thought, which advocates minimal government intervention in the economy and deregulation of markets.
Some of Milei's key proposals are as followed:
He strongly advocates for dollarizing Argentina's economy and intends to shut down the central bank, holding it responsible for the country's high inflation.
He advocates for dramatic cuts in social spending, which is a controversial stance in a country with a history of social welfare programs.
He has suggested cutting ties with Argentina's two most important trade partners, Brazil and China, a move that could have significant economic implications.
His campaign is marked by symbolic acts, such as brandishing a chainsaw to symbolize the fiscal adjustments he deems necessary.
Some critics view Milei as an unstable leader for an economically unstable country. While others view him as the salvation to Argentina's never ending inflation, corruption, rising state debts, and looming recession.
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. state of New Jersey to classify all cryptocurrencies issued and sold directly to institutional investors as securities. In contrast, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously stated that bitcoin is not a security, but SEC Chairman Gary Gensler views all other crypto tokens as securities.
New Jersey Assembly Bill 5747, sponsored by Representative Herbert Conway, was introduced on Nov. 30 in the New Jersey State Assembly to classify all cryptocurrencies issued and sold to institutional investors as securities. According to the text of the bill:
This bill classifies all virtual currencies issued and sold to institutional investors as securities.
Under the proposed rules, virtual currencies issued and sold directly to institutional investors will be subject to the state’s “Uniform Securities Law” and any regulations promulgated by the Bureau of Securities in the Division of Consumer Affairs to effectuate the purposes of the bill.
The bill has been referred to the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, which will review the bill and conduct hearings for public input. If the committee approves the bill, it will then be sent to the full Assembly for a vote.
The regulatory status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain at the federal level, with no clear guidance on which tokens are considered securities. While SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has repeatedly stated that most crypto tokens, excluding bitcoin (BTC), fall under the definition of securities, he has refrained from explicitly commenting on ether (ETH). However, a recent court ruling in the SEC v. Ripple case determined that XRP, as a standalone asset, is not a security. Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, explained: “As a matter of law — XRP is not a security … The only thing the court found constitutes an investment contract is past direct XRP sales to institutional clients.”
The SEC has identified a number of crypto tokens as securities in lawsuits against various crypto firms, including Kraken, Coinbase, Binance, and Bittrex. These tokens include ADA, AXS, ALGO, ATOM, BNB, BUSD, CHZ, COTI, DASH, FIL, FLOW, ICP, MANA, MATIC, NEAR, NEXO, OMG, SAND, SOL, TKN, and VGX.
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Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned in its latest spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing update of the potential for bitcoin to be classified as a security by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), state regulators, or court rulings. “If a digital asset is determined or asserted to be a security, it is likely to become difficult or impossible for the digital asset to be traded, cleared or custodied in the United States through the same channels used by non‑security digital assets,” Blackrock cautioned.
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, addressed the possibility of bitcoin being classified as a security in its latest amended application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday. The new filing update details:
Any enforcement action by the SEC or a state securities regulator asserting that bitcoin is a security, or a court decision, to that effect would be expected to have an immediate material adverse impact on the trading value of bitcoin, as well as the [spot bitcoin ETF] shares.
“If a digital asset is determined or asserted to be a security, it is likely to become difficult or impossible for the digital asset to be traded, cleared or custodied in the United States through the same channels used by non‑security digital assets, which in addition to materially and adversely affecting the trading value of the digital asset is likely to significantly impact its liquidity and market participants’ ability to convert the digital asset into U.S. dollars,” the filing adds.
Blackrock brought up the example of the SEC suing Ripple and its executives over the sales of XRP. “In the years prior to the SEC’s action, XRP’s market capitalization at times reached over $100 billion. However, in the weeks following the SEC’s complaint, XRP’s market capitalization fell to less than $10 billion,” the asset management firm noted.
Commenting on Blackrock’s warning about the possibility of bitcoin being considered a security, commercial litigator Joe Carlasare wrote on X on Tuesday:
Interesting update to Blackrock / Ishares S-1 filing regarding the concern that the SEC could take an approach that bitcoin is a potential security. Seems silly, but apparently the SEC wants that language in there.
He clarified that this wording is only in Blackrock’s most recent amendment. “Prior versions didn’t have it,” he pointed out, emphasizing that “it has been adopted by Blackrock as a potential disclosed risk for ETF investors.”
Responding to Carlasare’s assertion that the SEC wants this warning in the filing, former SEC internet enforcement chief John Reed Stark opined on X: “Joe might be right here. Why would the SEC go to all the trouble of requiring a proviso like this if the SEC planned to decline the application?”
However, voicing his usual skepticism, Stark stressed: “While I still believe the 90% likelihood of an SEC bitcoin spot ETF approval seems somewhat random, Joe is a great lawyer who may be spot-on in his thoughtful and meticulous analysis. On the other hand, it remains difficult to predict the SEC actions behind closed doors.” Nonetheless, the former SEC official cautioned:
It seems to me that supporting a bitcoin spot ETF for Chair Gensler would not only evidence capitulation but is also inconsistent with his behavior and practice on so many other fronts.
“It just comes down to human nature: Does Chair Gensler really want his legacy to be the approval of a bitcoin spot ETF, which would represent such an obvious personal loss to the mob and such an obvious threat to investors?” Stark concluded. Gensler has said several times that he views all crypto tokens, except bitcoin, as securities.
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PRESS RELEASE. The TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT represents an evolution from the TEAMZ WEB3 SUMMIT 2023, previously recognized as one the most significant and influential events in Japan's Web3 landscape. For 2024, we're expanding our focus to encompass both the burgeoning realms of Web3 and AI, two domains that have seen explosive growth recently.
With our rallying cry, "WEB3 / AI: The Future", we aim to facilitate vibrant discussions on the trajectory of the Web3 sector post-2024 and the emerging societal and economic paradigms being shaped by AI. Thought leaders, pioneers, and experts in Web 3 and AI, hailing from both Japan and overseas, will offer a kaleidoscope of insights on technological applications, market dynamics, and innovative solutions. Additionally, interactive sessions are planned to deepen the discourse among attendees from diverse industries and nations.
This summit anticipates a gathering of over 100 VCs and investors, more than 100 exhibitors, and 120+ esteemed experts and scholars from the Web3 and AI sectors. We also expect a global audience of over 5,000 attendees.
Our objective remains clear: to champion the introduction and evolution of both Web3 and AI. Through highlighting the groundbreaking solutions offered by pioneers in these sectors we aspire to foster their wider acceptance and tangible impact in the real world.
【Web3 / AI：New Key to Japan’s Breakthrough】
The Japanese government has designated Web3 as a crucial element of its growth strategy and is actively cultivating the Web3 business environment through a range of measures, such as regulatory flexibility. In addition to this, the Japanese government has publicly stated that it will develop an aggressive approach to the use of AI and aims to be a world leader in the field.
Web3 and AI have a high affinity for each other, and their integration has unlimited potential. The application of blockchain technology to AI training data and the use of AI data analytics in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, are just a few of the possibilities.
By building an ecosystem that integrates Web3 and AI, Japan has the potential to pioneer related projects on the world stage.
Japan's advancement in Web3 and AI necessitates the expansion of its business sectors. In alignment with this major companies are aggressively investing in Web3 and AI projects. Furthermore, a myriad of industries, including telecommunications, finance and manufacturing, are integrating these technologies into their operations. Concurrently, there is a surge in Web3 and AI projects initiated by startups. This has led to the creation of innovative business models related to daily life, such as NFT concert tickets featuring exclusive videos and AI-driven apps that allow users to virtually try on clothes.
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Event Name：TEAMZ WEB3 / AI SUMMIT 2024
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Hironao Kunimitsu (Representative Director / Financier, Inc.)
Kensuke Amo (Managing Executive Officer / Coincheck K.K.)
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Elon Musk’s social media company, X, has obtained 12 money transmitter licenses across the United States. Furthermore, his artificial intelligence (AI) company, X.AI, stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its intention to raise $1 billion in an equity offering.
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has reportedly obtained transmitter licenses in 12 U.S. states: Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
In October, Musk unveiled his plan to turn X into a powerful financial platform. The Tesla boss stated in November last year that X could offer "an extremely compelling money market account," debit cards, checks, and loan services. He recently detailed: “When I say payments, I actually mean someone's entire financial life ... If it involves money. It'll be on our platform. Money or securities or whatever. So, it's not just like send $20 to my friend. I'm talking about, like, you won't need a bank account.”
The billionaire previously said that he plans for X to be “the everything app,” emphasizing that his purchase of social media platform Twitter is an accelerant to the creation of X. Moreover, he has confirmed that none of his companies will launch a crypto token.
Musk’s AI company, X.AI Corp., filed Form D, a Notice of Exempt Offering of Securities, with the SEC on Tuesday.
According to the filing, X.AI plans to raise $1 billion through an equity offering. The company has already secured nearly $135 million from four investors, with the first tranche of shares sold on Nov. 29. Additionally, the filing states that X.AI has a binding agreement for the purchase of the remaining shares.
The Tesla chief registered X.AI Corp. in March. The following month, Musk announced a plan to create an AI platform called “Truthgpt” that would rival Chatgpt and other similar products. The AI startup, whose website states its mission as “understanding the true nature of the universe,” released a chatbot called Grok last month, inspired by "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
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Coinbase has unveiled a new feature to its wallet service, streamlining international fund transfers. This new update aims to make the transfer of funds as effortless as sending a text.
Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has launched its latest wallet feature that facilitates global fund transfers. The platform now allows users to transfer money across various channels, including widely used messaging and social media apps, by merely sharing a link.
Announced on Tuesday, Coinbase explained this feature circumvents the need for intricate banking details and expensive wire transactions, offering immediate settlements without charge. The update includes compatibility with various social media and messaging applications such as Whatsapp, Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Telegram, Snapchat, and also via email.
In essence, the service functions on any platform capable of sharing a link. Coinbase clarified that if the recipient does not claim the funds within two weeks, they automatically revert to the sender. Coinbase’s new payment method is akin to those provided by major payment corporations like Paypal and Stripe.
Paypal facilitates link-based transactions through a service named Paypal.me. In this service, individuals can generate a personalized link to solicit payments directly to their Paypal account. Paypal's feature can be used for crypto payments associated with the select digital assets it supports.
Targeting both novices and seasoned users, Coinbase has also rolled out a ‘simple mode’ in its non-custodial wallet. This feature concentrates on core functionalities such as purchasing, sending, receiving, and safeguarding digital currencies.
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DMG Blockchain Solutions, a bitcoin miner and cryptocurrency technology company, announced that the firm has purchased 4,550 T21 Antminer bitcoin miners from Bitmain Technologies. DMG detailed that it paid $12.1 million for the next-generation application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners which equates to $14 per terahash a second (TH/s).
DMG has revealed it has purchased 4,550 T21 Antminers from Bitmain and it expects to get 1.06 exahash per second (EH/s) from the new units. The firm detailed that the miners cost $12.1 million and were financed through both cash and liquidated bitcoin (BTC). The mining firm is expecting the units to arrive sometime in March 2024.
The T21 Antminer produces 190 TH/s but can be overclocked to 233 TH/s, DMG detailed in its announcement. The company aims to ship the miners to the firm’s Christina Lake data center facility. “DMG is planning to utilize its previously purchased mining containers, which are in the process of being installed at its Christina Lake facility in advance of taking delivery of the T21 miners,” the company said in a statement.
DMG added:
This new fleet, in combination with expected rationalization of its existing fleet, will help DMG improve its overall fleet efficiency anticipated to be below 25 J/TH post-halvening, which is expected in April 2024.
The news follows several mining operations acquiring ASIC bitcoin mining machines. Iris Energy just recently acquired 7,000 T21 Antminers from Bitmain and Riot Platforms secured 66,560 ASICs or 18 EH/s from Microbt. DMG mined 64.7 BTC in November and by the end of the month, the firm held a total of 429 BTC worth $18,801,182 using prevailing exchange rates.
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As bitcoin’s value soared to heights last witnessed on April 6, 2022, a multitude of crypto assets have also reaped benefits from the surge of the premier cryptocurrency. Yet, despite a significant number of these digital currencies experiencing substantial increases, surpassing even bitcoin in percentage gains, they have yet to approach the peak values achieved during that period.
On December 5, 2023, bitcoin’s value surged to $44,490 per coin, marking its highest level in 20 months. Additionally, the overall cryptocurrency market is now valued at $1.67 trillion, with a global trade volume of about $158 billion recorded over the previous day. Reflecting back to April 6, 2022, archived data indicates that bitcoin was trading at $43,926 per coin, following a drop of over 7% against the U.S. dollar within a week.
Furthermore, the cryptocurrency market at that time boasted a significantly higher valuation, standing at $2.11 trillion. This figure surpasses the current market value by approximately $440 billion, highlighting a notable reduction in the overall crypto market economy. Twenty months ago, ethereum (ETH) was trading at $3,229 per unit. Today, with a current value of $2,296 per unit, ETH is trading $933 lower than its previous mark.
Back then, BNB was valued at $427 per unit, whereas its current trading price stands at $231. Solana (SOL) has experienced significant activity, priced at $118 at that time, and now trading at $62. Another noteworthy point from that period is that Terra’s LUNA was trading at $107 per coin, whereas its current value has plummeted to $0.00022749 per coin. At that time, it ranked as the seventh largest crypto asset, but today, it has fallen to the 55th position.
At that time, tether (USDT) had an $82.51 billion market capitalization and it’s higher today at $90 billion. Circle’s usd coin (USDC) had an overall market valuation of around $50.9 billion but it’s now lower at $24.33 billion. Just like LUNA, the once-stable coin terra usd (UST) was a top contender back then with a $16.74 billion market cap that’s now down to $478 million. BUSD also has seen its supply erased over the last 20 months, dropping from $17.7 billion to the current $1.59 billion.
Bitcoin’s recent surge to a 20-month high underscores its dominant position in the crypto market. Yet, despite this uptick, many other cryptocurrencies remain far from their past peak values, indicating a diverse and evolving digital currency landscape.
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As bitcoin’s price hovers between $43,950 and $44,150, a nuanced examination of its oscillators and moving averages reveals a complex picture of its market movements. Despite a bullish run in its 24-hour trading range, oscillators signal caution.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) market cap stands at $856 billion, with a substantial 24-hour trade volume of $38.39 billion. This reflects a vibrant trading environment, showcasing BTC’s significant influence in the crypto market. However, despite these strong market indicators, a deeper look into bitcoin’s technical data suggests a more intricate scenario unfolding in its trading landscape.
The oscillator analysis presents a cautionary tale. The relative strength index (RSI) at 79, Stochastic at 93, and the commodity channel index (CCI) at 229, all signal bearish sentiment. These high values typically indicate overbought conditions, suggesting that bitcoin may currently be experiencing a break from the recent peak. Investors might view this as a signal for potential price correction or consolidation in the near term.
In contrast, the moving averages paint a more bullish picture. Both exponential moving averages (EMAs) and simple moving averages (SMAs), ranging from 10-day to 200-day periods, are uniformly indicating positive sentiment in the market. These averages, with values steadily increasing from 10-day EMA at $40,638 to 200-day SMA at $29,919, demonstrate a strong and sustained uptrend. This suggests a robust underlying momentum in bitcoin’s price movement.
The daily chart analysis corroborates this optimism. It exhibits a pronounced uptrend, with bitcoin’s price moving from a low of approximately $34,132 to a high near $44,490. However, the declining volume towards the most recent dates could hint at a decrease in momentum or a potential phase of consolidation after the rapid increase.
A critical observation from the 4-hour chart is the volume pattern. Volume spikes on green candles are a positive indicator of bullish sentiment. However, the appearance of a high-volume red candle recently might imply strong selling pressure or profit-taking. This could be an early signal of a shift in market sentiment, warranting close attention from investors and traders alike.
The comprehensive analysis of bitcoin’s oscillators and moving averages, along with insights from its 4-hour and daily charts, leads to a predominantly bullish outlook. The consistent bullish signals from both EMAs and SMAs across various periods, coupled with the steady uptrend observed in the daily chart, underscore a robust momentum in bitcoin’s price trajectory.
Despite the bullish signals from moving averages, the bearish verdict cannot be overlooked. The overbought conditions indicated by oscillators such as RSI, Stochastic, and CCI point towards a possible correction or consolidation in bitcoin’s price.
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ADA and DOGE are top gainers on Wednesday, Dec. 6, surging over 10% in the last 24 hours as BTC holds above the $44K level. Top crypto assets by market capitalization are in the green. In case you missed it, the historically significant Bitcointalk forum will begin to censor certain crypto mixer-related posts starting next year.
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