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Banks Turn to Stablecoins Amid Fears of Losing Market Share to Digital Currencies
The increasing competition in the stablecoin market, coupled with impending US regulations, has caught the attention of traditional financial institutions, primarily due to fears of being left behind by digital currencies, stated Ben Reynolds, BitGo's managing director of stablecoins, at Consensus 2025 in Toronto. During a panel discussion, Reynolds mentioned that BitGo's recently introduced stab…
May 14, 2025, 9:59 p.m.
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Brandon Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman, Confirms Verification of Tether's Reserves
During Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman Brandon Lutnick revealed that he personally audited Tether's reserves at the inception of their partnership, dispelling early rumors about the stablecoin's backing. The speculation, which included a 2019 allegation by New York Attorney General Letitia James of a nearly $1 billion discrepancy in Tether's accounts, was later settled. Lutn…
May 14, 2025, 9:29 p.m.
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Anchorage Digital CEO Dismisses Allegations of DHS Investigation as Baseless
During a panel discussion at Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Anchorage Digital's CEO, Nathan McCauley, vehemently denied reports that the US Department of Homeland Security is investigating the cryptocurrency bank. He described the claims as entirely unfounded. The allegations originated from a recent article by Barron's, which suggested that the El Dorado Task Force, a unit within DHS focused on mone…
May 14, 2025, 9:24 p.m.
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Misconceptions Surrounding Global Iris-Scanning Technology Addressed by Advisor
The World project, led by Sam Altman, has faced criticism for its utilization of iris-scanning technology to create digital identities. However, according to World Foundation Advisor Liam Horne, the controversy surrounding this technology is often misinterpreted. Horne stated that the concerns are 'the complete opposite' of what critics claim, emphasizing that the data 'never leaves the orb.' The…
May 14, 2025, 8:48 p.m.
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Bitcoin on the Brink of Becoming a Recognized Asset Class, According to Top Asset Managers
"A $500,000 bitcoin price would solidify its status as an asset class," said Anthony Scaramucci, founder and CEO of SkyBridge Capital, during a discussion at CoinDesk's Consensus 2025 conference. He was joined by Jonathan Steinberg, CEO of WisdomTree; Pascal St-Jean, President and CEO of 3iQ; and Andy Baehr of CoinDesk Indices to explore whether cryptocurrency, particularly bitcoin, has achieved …
May 14, 2025, 3:46 p.m.
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New York's BitLicense Remains a Benchmark for Global Crypto Regulation
In the absence of federal guidelines, New York's crypto regulatory framework serves as a model for both domestic and international regulators, including Congress, as stated by Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, at Consensus 2025 in Toronto. Harris emphasized that while obtaining regulation in New York can be challenging, the state's stringent standar…
May 14, 2025, 3:44 p.m.
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Ripple Executive Highlights Stablecoins' Significant Impact on Global Payments
According to Jack McDonald, Ripple's senior vice president of stablecoins, stablecoins are transitioning from being a tool for cryptocurrency traders to forming the foundation of global finance, representing a significant innovation in global payments. McDonald made this statement at Consensus 2025 in Toronto, where he was joined by Mark Greenberg, Kraken's head of consumer, on a panel discussion…
May 14, 2025, 3:33 p.m.
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Vulnerability to Quantum Attacks: Blockchain Governance Moves Too Slowly
The emergence of quantum computing poses significant risks to the crypto industry, and the slow pace of governance processes may render blockchains vulnerable to attack. According to Colton Dillion, co-founder of Quip Network, which provides quantum-resistant storage solutions for digital assets, the threat of quantum computing is very real. While the technology is still in its early stages, comp…
May 14, 2025, 12:30 a.m.