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Data Indicates Stablecoins Are Becoming A Global Asset Class
26.4.2024
New data from blockchain research firm Chainalysis shows stablecoins are likely to become a global asset class. Here's why.
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New US Senate Bill Could Encourage Banks to Enter Stablecoin Market: S&P Global
25.4.2024
According to global ratings firm S&P Global Ratings, a new bill focused on stablecoins introduced to the United States Senate has the potential to incentivize U.S. banks to enter the stablecoin market.
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Senators Lummis and Gillibrand Introduce New Bill to Regulate Stablecoins
17.4.2024
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand have joined forces to propose a new bill aimed at regulating stablecoins.
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UK Set To Launch New Crypto Staking And Stablecoin Legislation By July, Economic Secretary Bim Afolami Says
15.4.2024
The UK is set to introduce new crypto staking and stablecoin legislation by July, according to recent remarks by Economic Secretary Bim Afolami. Afolami previously hinted at the legislation in February as the current conservative-led government aims to introduce new regulation ahead of this year's...
Payment Use Cases Fuel Increasing Stablecoin Growth
12.4.2024
The global stablecoin supply currently stands at over $150 billion, demonstrating new demand for relatively stable digital assets. The stablecoin market has also grown more competitive. For example, XRP issuer Ripple recently announced plans to launch a United States dollar-backed stablecoin. ...
Senator Elizabeth Warren Slams Push For Stablecoin Bill, Cites National Security Risks
10.4.2024
Senator Elizabeth Warren is criticizing the push for a stablecoin bill without anti-money laundering laws in place due to national security concerns, a letter sent on Monday to House Financial Service Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) reveals. Warren...
Bank for International Settlements Releases Executive Summary of Global Stablecoin Recommendations
1.3.2024
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has released its recommendations for the regulation, supervision, and oversight of global stablecoin arrangements, according to an executive summary published on February 29.
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UK Aims for Stablecoins, Staking Regulations by Mid-2024
20.2.2024
The UK government intends to get lawmakers to approve new legislation for stablecoins and staking within the next half-year.
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Lawmaker Raises Red Flags Over Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regulation Proposal
27.12.2023
A Hong Kong lawmaker expressed worries that new stablecoin regulations could disrupt crypto markets. Image by mehaniq41, Adobe Stock. Today, Hong Kong’s financial authorities—the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)—unveiled their plan...
Ethereum (ETH) price reclaims $2K as data shows a surge in network activity
23.11.2023
Despite regulatory action against Binance, a surge in Ethereum network activity and the expectation of a spot ETF approval fueled a price move above $2,000
Stablecoins Surpass Mastercard and PayPal in Transaction Volume While U.S. Fails to Maintain Leadership
24.10.2023
In 2022 stablecoins have eclipsed both Mastercard and PayPal in transaction volume, reaching an impressive sum of nearly $6.87 trillion last year. Despite their critical role in the crypto economy, however, the United States is falling behind in stablecoin policy and global...
Binance to Drop Support for BUSD Stablecoin by 2024
31.8.2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has revealed intentions to delist eight Binance USD (BUSD) trading pairs as part of a broader plan to withdraw full support for the stablecoin by 2024.
In a Wednesday blog post, the company revealed that Binance Margin will suspend...
Republican Trio Voices Concerns on Fed's Influence on Stablecoin Regulation
29.8.2023
Three Republican lawmakers have lashed out at the Federal Reserve regarding its recent moves to strengthen oversight of banks' cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities.
In a Monday letter to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the lawmakers argued that these actions are undermining their efforts to pass...
Lawmakers Object to Federal Reserve’s Stablecoin Guidelines — Say They Undermine Legislative Progress
29.8.2023
Several U.S. lawmakers have objected to the Federal Reserve’s stablecoin regulatory guidelines, which they believe “will undoubtedly deter financial institutions from participating in the digital asset ecosystem.” According to the lawmakers, “The Fed has chosen to effectively...
Stablecoin Firm Circle's Chief Strategy Officer Urges Legislation Amidst USDC Market Decline
16.8.2023
Circle is advocating for federal legislation regarding stablecoins amid the volatility in its USD Coin (USDC) after some bank failures earlier this year.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Dante Disparte, Circle's Chief Strategy Officer, spoke out against the lack of regulations in...
Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
15.8.2023
Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request
Singapore central bank releases regulatory framework for stablecoins
15.8.2023
The framework outlines requirements for stablecoin issuers to meet to be deemed as regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Bank of England Remains Focused on Systemic Stablecoin Regime
9.8.2023
The UK central bank has released a consultation response on systemic stablecoins, suggesting that it remains committed to a systemic stablecoin regime.
On Tuesday, the Bank of England (BoE) released the "Payments Regulation and the Systemic Perimeter" framework, which agreed on co-supervision...
US defense bill may be ‘problematic’ for USDC and stablecoins: Analysts
1.8.2023
A proposed U.S. national defense bill could subject stablecoins issuers to KYC and AML requirements they would be unable to comply with, said Berenberg analyst Mark Palmer
G-7 and G-20 Countries at Odds Over Stablecoin Regulation Amid Fears for Emerging Economies
8.6.2023
While global leaders are working towards establishing universal rules for the crypto sector, advanced and emerging economies are divided on the regulation of stablecoins.
The Group of Seven (G-7) economies, an international forum of seven of the world's advanced economies, are ostensibly more...