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Building GBPA, a pound sterling stablecoin. Fully backed and compliant.
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Joined February 2024
Join Agant and @GlobalDigitalFi on 24th September at 3pm BST as we delve into the UKโs proposed framework, explore lessons from the EUโs MiCA regime and discuss how the stablecoin market actually works in practice. The webinar will be hosted by Agant CLO Tom Rhodes, CCO Lianne
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Monday saw a brilliant @CML_LDN event, hosted by @Google. Agant CLO Tom Rhodes spoke alongside other industry experts from @moonpay, @Wincent_co and @BVNKFinance on the hot topic of stablecoins. The panel discussed both the sustainability of stablecoin business models and the
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โณ๐ค๐ป๐ฅ We're really proud to have sponsored the @BlockStartScot #CryptoGolfDay to raise money for Unite Against Cancer. They're doing great work funding life-changing cancer research, supporting those affected, and raising awareness on prevention strategies. Thanks to those
For your enjoyment, hereโs the highlights video from the first-ever #CryptoGolfDay in support of Unite Against Cancer. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and partners: @GolfNApp, @Obol_Collective, Whisky Asset, @AgantFinance , @sleap_io & @rektdrinks . A special thank you to
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Last week @andy_agant joined Simon Taylor and @cuysheffield to talk stablecoins on the Tokenized Podcast alongside Ubyx Inc.'s Tony McLaughlin. They discussed the role of banks in stablecoin off-ramping, stablecoins as digital cash for corporate treasuries and more. This was a
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5/ ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ โข The combination of minimum own funds (PMR, FOR, K-SII), particularly issuance-linked own funds, along with strict backing asset restrictions, a minimum holding of on-demand bank deposits and other โcoreโ liquid assets (the ODDR and
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4/ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ โข We support a limited set of HQLA backing assets with a minimum proportion held as bank deposits. However, various calculations at too prescriptive and complex. โข It is unclear whether the prescriptive requirements, combined with T+1
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3/ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป โข Stablecoins are used primarily through liquidity and conversion in a secondary market. Issuers do not offer universal on-demand redemption for all holders. There are good reasons for this. โข Mandating universal on-demand redemption increases risk as
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2/ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น The FCA is proposing a comprehensive regime for a market that does not yet exist in the UK. At this stage, regulation must be principles-based and light touch to enable issuers to experiment, test, innovate, and compete. It is too early to impose such a
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๐งต Agant has submitted its response to the FCAโs Consultation paper CP25/14 on stablecoin issuance and cryptoasset custody, and CP25/15 on a prudential regime for cryptoasset firms. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute our views as the UKโs regulatory regime for
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In a recent interview by Izabella Kaminska published by @politico, Agant co-founder Reuben Blamey makes a strong case for UK stablecoins: โWe want to be like Circle and Tether - where weโre one of the biggest holders of U.K. government debt. Thatโs a positive thing for the
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Cryptocurrency issuers are pitching themselves as the permanent bid Europeโs bond markets have been waiting for.
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If you didn't catch Agant CLO Tom Rhodes' perceptive commentary during Stablecoins Unblocked on the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping stablecoin adoption and integration in the UK, it's now available to rewatch on this link - https://t.co/TidXm3witD Tom spoke alongside
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From innovation to regulation, remittances, and, maybe, AI agents, the future of stablecoins continues to unfold at a fast pace. Great conversations and insights from the first PayFi Connections summit. Our special thanks to panelists - @Mpmilner. special thanks to
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It was a pleasure for Agant to be invited to the @illuminatefm breakfast in NYC. Agant Founder @andy_agant discussed stablecoin payments with other senior industry peers from @BVNKFinance , @FireblocksHQ, @HSBC, @jpmorgan, @Mastercard, @notabene_id, @Paxos, @PayPal and @Ripple.
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๐๏ธ On the latest episode of @CastleIslandVC's @OnTheBrinkCIV podcast, Agant's Founder @andy_agant discussed Agant and GBP stablecoins with @wkhosrowshahi1. Topics covered include: โถ Agant's founding and vision. โถ Institutional demand and market readiness in the UK. โถ Use
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We're excited to share that Agant will be joining @SuperteamUK's London BuildStation and building at @solana's Breakout Hackathon, powered by @colosseum. We're really looking forward to this event and hanging out with such an awesome community!
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#GBP #stablecoins are set to transform #digitalpayments and #finance. Our latest blog, based on Episode 35 of #TheGage Podcast with Andrew Mackenzie from @AgantFinance, explores why they matter. https://t.co/7Ack9wPSBb
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We're excited to be in the #StartinBlock Top 100 for @ParisBlockWeek in the #Stablecoin category. It's going to be a great event!
Behold: the #StartinBlock Top 100 ๐ Sorted from 1,000+ applicants, the Top 100 highlights the most promising early-stage startups in the Web3 industry! Investors are now reviewing this deal flow to select the 12 finalists to pitch on April 10th and win over $10M in prizes.
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