Diem, the cryptocurrency project headed by Facebook originally known as Libra, recently announced its plans to launch a stablecoin with its focus scaled back to the United States. 

The company stated earlier this year that it would be relocating its primary operations from Switzerland back to the United States, and would withdraw its payment system license application from Switzerland’s financial regulators. “Diem is simplifying its plans for [its] USD stablecoin issuance by shifting its main operations from Switzerland to the United States,” they said.

This decision was later confirmed by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. 

Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to a fiat currency, with Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) being two prominent examples. California-based Silvergate Bank will become the sole issuer of the Diem USD, while also managing its dollar reserves. 

1/5 Exciting day @DiemAssociation! We are pleased to announce a partnership with @silvergatebank. @silvergatebank will become the exclusive issuer of the ≋USD stablecoin and will manage the ≋USD reserve.

— Christian Catalini (@ccatalini) May 12, 2021

Diem to Launch Wholly New Subsidiary Diem Networks US Alongside Crypto Bank Silvergate

In a strategic partnership, the two firms have created a new subsidiary called Diem Networks US — which will run the Diem Payment Network (DPN) to facilitate transactions of Diem stablecoins within its network. 

“Silvergate is a leader in financial innovation and an ideal partner for Diem as we move forward with a blockchain-based payment system that protects consumers and enhances the integrity of the financial system,” said Stuart Levey, chief executive officer of Diem.

“We are committed to a payment system that is safe for consumers and businesses, makes payments faster and cheaper, and takes advantage of blockchain technology to bring the benefits of the financial system to more people around the world. We look forward to working with Silvergate to realize this shared vision.” 

Diem’s strategic shift to the United States comes at a time of a rapidly evolving regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. 

Some municipalities and states such as Miami and Wisconsin have embraced the recent innovation, whereas regulators such as the newly-appointed SEC Chair Gary Gensler have critiqued the autonomy of the crypto industry. 

With crypto ETFs and related financial products under intense scrutiny by the SEC, it remains to be seen whether Diem’s decision to relocate back to the United States will bear any fruit.

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Delphi Digital, a New York-based crypto research and venture firm, recently launched its latest on-chain fund to invest in non-fungible token (NFT) projects. 

0/ Our team is thrilled to announce the launch of the world’s first on-chain NFT fund on @SyndicateDAO called “Delphi INFINFT” run by our team and @gmoneyNFT

Backers include @IDEOVC + other NFT pioneers like @gabusch, @Jihoz_Axie, @AndrewSteinwold, etc!https://t.co/FI8OhDAUh2

— Delphi Digital (@Delphi_Digital) May 14, 2021

The fund, referred to as Delphi InfiNFT, is based on decentralized finance (DeFi) investing protocol Syndicate. “It will enable automation of deposits, cap table, distributions, fund management, reporting, etc.” said Anil Lulla, co-founder of Delphi Digital. 

“NFT’s are changing digital ownership rights, as well as how creators are interacting with their communities. Along with the growth of the NFT space, there is supporting infrastructure that needs to be built alongside it. The goal of this fund is to find the protocols that are moving the NFT space forward and building the infrastructure that is needed.”

Delphi Digital has partnered with NFT investor Gmoney for its NFT fund, who famously purchased a CryptoPunk NFT for a record price of 140 Ethereum worth approximately $180,000 at the time. Gmoney and Delphi will co-manage the fund together. 

The bull market in NFT’s hasn’t even started yet. Together with @Delphi_Digital, we will bring the next phase of NFT’s to reality. https://t.co/UGlQTEXehH

— gmoney.eth (@gmoneyNFT) May 14, 2021

According to their website, the fund will look to create an investment portfolio consisting of 20 protocols through InfiNFT. “We plan to deploy at least 80% of the fund’s capital in the first 6 – 9 months as we find protocols that fit with our thesis,” the team report read. 

“We will identify and select leading NFT networks through our networks and communities. We’ll be working directly with the teams we invest in to help them become a core piece of the NFT ecosystem long-term.

Delphi’s InfiNFT is backed by IDEO CoLab Ventures, Divergence Ventures, Axie Infinity, Compound Finance, and Fractional, among others. 

The recent steep Ethereum selloff led to massive losses in market cap across the NFT markets. According to NFT Valuations, Cryptopunks’ total market valuation dropped $600 million this past week — representing over a 66% loss. In spite of the recent volatility, investors like Delphi Digital appear to be confident in the long-term prospects of the non-fungible token space.

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Cardano introduced some target levels at $2.53 and $2.69 via the Fibonacci Extension tool. Uniswap needed to garner bullish strength for a break above $43-$45 resistance. Lastly, a descending triangle breakdown on Chainlink could see a 7.5% retracement towards its 50-SMA

Cardano [ADA]

Source: ADA/USD, TradingView

If buyers were looking to make profits on large-cap alts during the recent turbulent broader market, Cardano was a must inclusion in every portfolio. Weekly gains of 36% were the highest among the top 10 coins by market cap and underlined ADA’s independence from broader market sentiment. Fibonacci Extension tool was used to identify potential target points for the current rally. The 372.2% and $361.8% extension levels stood at  $2.53 and $2.69, respectively. With buying pressure still on the rise according to Awesome Oscillator, ADA made a strong case for an extended rally.

In case of pullbacks, these extension levels can also act as support lines. RSI’s overbought territory indicated the need for stabilization and a dip in volumes could mean some southbound action. Nevertheless, key factors could allow ADA to sustain higher levels moving forward.

Uniswap [UNI]

Source: UNI/USD, TradingView

A descending triangle breakdown showed losses of 8% from the bottom trendline, but buyers stepped in at $35.6-support. In fact, this support has been under the spotlight during recent dips and only reinforced the area as a buffer against extended losses. On the 4-hour timeframe, OBV’s sharp fall was an interesting development which explained why bulls have failed to topple $43-$45 resistance. Considering the dearth of constant buying pressure, Uniswap could trade between $44.4 and $35.6 over the coming days.

A breakout above $44.4 on high volumes would result in a bullish trend but the market was not yet ready for such a swing. Awesome Oscillator’s wavy trajectory suggested that neither side had been fully able to assert dominance.

Chainlink [LINK]

Source: LINK/USD, TradingView

While Chainlink did see losses over the last 24 hours, the bulls held on to $41.2-support – an important development. A descending triangle was prominent on the daily timeframe and a breakdown could see a sell-off between $35.7-39.1. Those hoping to trade on a breakdown can observe the 4-hour timeframe for more sensitive price action.

Awesome Oscillator registered a series of red bars as selling momentum dragged  LINK from a high of $61.9 to a low of $39.7 during the present downtrend. MACD also confirmed a bearish presence in the market. To negate LINK’s pattern, buyers would need to target a rise above $45.6-resistance.

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