Wed, September 18, 2024 at 07:09

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  Joy

  • Hey Annie!

  • Have you heard the latest news about BitGo?

  • They're launching a new stablecoin called USDS in January 2025!😄

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• Annie

  • Oh, really?

  • That's interesting!

  • What makes USDS different from other stablecoins like Tether and Circle?🤔

  
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  Joy

  • Great question!

  • Unlike traditional stablecoins, USDS will be backed by a mix of short-duration Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash.

  • This mix is supposed to ensure stability and trust in the currency.📈

• Annie

  • Wow, that sounds pretty solid.

  • But why is BitGo introducing this new stablecoin?🤨

  
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  Joy

  • BitGo's CEO, Mike Belshe, mentioned that while current stablecoins serve necessary functions, there's still room for innovation.

  • USDS aims to offer a more inclusive and equitable model that supports the financial ecosystem and rewards those who help sustain liquidity.🌐

• Annie

  • Rewards?

  • That sounds intriguing!

  • How does this reward system work?💡

  
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  Joy

  • So, the core feature of USDS is its reward system.

  • It incentivizes institutions by sharing the returns generated from the stablecoin's reserves.

  • Monthly returns from the underlying assets will be distributed among participants.🏦

• Annie

  • That's a unique approach!

  • But won't this reward system face regulatory issues?🚨

  
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  Joy

  • Good point!

  • BitGo is being cautious about compliance.

  • The reward mechanism is designed to avoid being deemed an investment contract.

  • Instead, it focuses on enhancing the ecosystem without direct payouts to end-users.

  • This helps navigate the tricky crypto regulatory landscape.📜

• Annie

  • Smart move!

  • So, what are BitGo's plans for USDS in the market?📊

  
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  Joy

  • BitGo aims to list USDS on all major exchanges with strong regulatory backing.

  • They're targeting $10 billion in assets within a year of launch.

  • They're setting a new standard for transparency and engagement.🚀

• Annie

  • That's ambitious!

  • Are they doing anything else to boost their presence in the crypto world?🌍

  
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  Joy

  • Absolutely!

  • BitGo is also enhancing Bitcoin utility with a pioneering Bitcoin Staking Platform.

  • This will allow users to stake BTC directly from secure, multi-sig cold storage wallets that are both regulated and insured.🔒

• Annie

  • Wow, they are really covering all bases!

  • How about their global presence?

  • Any updates there?🌐

  
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  Joy

  • Yes!

  • BitGo recently received a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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  • This enables them to provide fully regulated custody and trade services.🌏

• Annie

  • That's impressive!

  • How are their competitors reacting to this?🏁

  
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  Joy

  • Other competitors are making moves too.

  • For instance, Circle recently launched USDC on the Sui network and announced plans to facilitate bridged USDC on Sony's Ethereum layer 2 blockchain, Soneium.🏦

• Annie

  • It seems like the stablecoin market is heating up!

  • Do you think this is good news for the market overall?📈

  
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  Joy

  • Definitely!

  • This innovation and competition can drive the market forward, offering more options and better stability.

  • It's a win-win for everyone involved!🎉

  • To sum up, this article is considered a 😍Bullish for investors!!