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[S&P Global] Stablecoins: A Deep Dive into Valuation and Depegging
Stablecoins address the need for digital tokens that maintain a consistent value relative to a reference asset such as fiat currency (for example, US dollar). Stablecoins play an essential role in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, acting as a medium of exchange between other cryptocurrencies. They allow users to borrow against other crypto-assets, to hedge against… Read more
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[coingecko] Cost of An iPhone in Bitcoin & Ether, Over The Years
How Much Does The iPhone 17 Cost In Bitcoin & Ether? The newly announced iPhone 17 costs 0.0072 in BTC and 0.1866 in ETH. Its base price is the same as the previous four iterations, $799. However, unlike the price of iPhones, the price of cryptocurrencies has been very volatile over the past decade. The iPhone 17 Costs 0.0072 BTC in… Read more
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[Web3 Accountant] 2025 WEB3 ACCOUNTANT CRYPTO ACCOUNTING REPORT PART 4 – CRYPTO ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT UNDER US GAAP
The New Standard for US GAAP Historically, digital assets were treated as intangible assets. Pre-December 15, 2024, and to the disdain of digital assets proponents, changes in fair value could only be reflected to the downside (as impairment), with no upward revaluations allowed. However, with the implementation of ASU 2023-08 (Subtopic 350-60), certain crypto-assets would… Read more
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[Cryptopolitan] GLOBAL CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATION IN 2025
Cryptocurrency regulation in 2025 has undergone a profound transformation.The global legal response to digital assets is no longer exploratory; it has matured into a multi-tiered framework that separates compliant jurisdictions from restrictive or ambivalent ones. The acceleration of regulatory development, particularly following the 2021-2023boom-bust cycles and a new global political climate post-Trump has left crypto… Read more
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[HKMA] Joint Statement by the HKMA and the SFC on Stablecoin-related Market Movements
The HKMA and SFC have warned about recent abrupt market movements linked to stablecoin-related announcements, speculations, and social media posts. Regulators emphasized that: Both regulators reiterated their commitment to a prudent approach, protecting investors, and maintaining the integrity of Hong Kong’s financial markets. https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/08/20250814-8 Read more
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[KoinX] How to Reconcile Crypto Transactions and Close Your Books Accurately Each Month
Closing the books in a traditional business is quite different from Web3. This is because, in web3, wallets are spread across various blockchains, tokens use varying decimal points, transactions cross borders, and asset prices can swing in minutes. For accounting teams in Web3, crypto reconciliation isn’t just housekeeping. It’s the foundation for investor trust, audit… Read more
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[WEB3 Accountant] 2025 WEB3 ACCOUNTANT CRYPTO ACCOUNTING REPORT PART 3 – 20 BASIC CRYPTO TERMS AND BASIC FINANCE FORMS
20 Basic Crypto Terms Every Finance Should Know: Used to send and receive transactions on a blockchain network. An address is an alphanumeric character string, which can also be represented as a scannable QR code. An address can hold different token and exist on different chain. A token distribution method used to send tokens to… Read more
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[BCG] Mapping the Layer-1 Landscape: Benchmarking Blockchain Projects Across Key Themes
In today’s maturing blockchain ecosystem, investors are shifting focus from speculative trends to projects demonstrating clear real-world utility and sustainable value generation. While traditional Web3 themes such as DeFi remain important, new themes such as stablecoins and tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as top priorities for institutional and retail investors. In this article,… Read more
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[dynamic] The 2025 Stablecoin Playbook
This report was created to help product builders, fintech teams, and developers understand how to navigate the stablecoin landscape with clarity and confidence. It breaks down the mechanics of stablecoins, the infrastructure required to use them, and the regulatory context shaping their future. Whether you’re exploring payments, remittances, or neobank products, this guide offers practical… Read more
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[The White House] STRENGTHENING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN DIGITAL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
The digital asset industry plays a crucial role in innovation and economic development in the United States, as well as our Nation’s international leadership. It is therefore the policy of my Administration to support the responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and related technologies across all sectors of the economy, including by:(i)… Read more