At the time of the announcement, OKEx was the fifth-largest Bitcoin exchange by volume and the third-largest exchange in terms of Tether volume.
The Gemini Dollar, launched by Gemini Exchange, and the Paxos Standard Token, launched by Paxos, debuted in early September after approval from the New York Department of Financial Services.
In the case of Gemini, users can convert USD in their Gemini account in Geminar Dollars and withdraw them to a specified Ethereum address.
Users can convert Gemini dollars into USD by depositing them into their Gemini account.
All four of these stablecoins are fully collateralized with the USD.OKEx moves to Malta's Blockchain Island.
Shortly after Binance announced the setting up of an operational base in Malta, OKEx reported intentions to expand operations to the "Blockchain Island." OKEx chose to extend business to Malta due to the island's extensive blockchain initiatives.
Before developing any business in Malta, OKEx met with the Maltese government to better understand their legislative and regulatory plans.
Coining the moniker "Blockchain Island", Malta has done a fantastic job publicizing tolerant legislation pertaining to cryptoassets, blockchain, and token sales.
In February of this year, Malta published "Malta - A leader in DLT Regulation," a framework for DLT technology in Malta.
This document additionally proposed legislative developments including the establishment of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority, an entity designed to foster growth in the space and protect the public.
Malta-Based OKEx Lists Four Stablecoins
Published on Oct 17, 2018
by Cryptoslate | Published on Coinage
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