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Financial Stability Board to Extend Its Work on Stablecoin Risks in Emerging and Developing Economies
17.6.2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) said it will undertake further work to consider the challenges associated with risks of global stablecoin arrangements in emerging and developing economies
Stablecoins would help US keep up with China: Former House speaker
17.6.2024
The need for the U.S to implement dollar-backed stablecoins “couldn’t be timelier” as China continues to come up with its own solutions, former House speaker Paul D. Ryan stressed
Stablecoins would help US keep up with China: Former House speaker
17.6.2024
The need for the U.S to implement dollar-backed stablecoins “couldn’t be timelier” as China continues to come up with its own solutions, former House speaker Paul D. Ryan stressed
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan: Stablecoins Can Help Fight an Upcoming US Debt Crisis and China’s Growing Influence
17.6.2024
Paul Ryan, a former speaker of the House of Representatives, has assessed the possible role that stablecoins will play in fighting an upcoming U.S. debt crisis. According to Ryan, the demand derived from the increasing relevance of dollar-backed stablecoins, which use U.S. treasuries as backing...
Salvadoran Government Introduces Bitcoin Banking Law Reform
16.6.2024
The Salvadoran government has presented an initiative to accelerate the inclusion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in its investment banking sector. The banking law reform introduced to the National Assembly would allow private investors to constitute banks that can provide services in Bitcoin...
BIS Survey: 94% of Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency
15.6.2024
The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC experiments, especially in advanced economies. Central banks are examining various factors...
Australia's Treasury to Include Stablecoin Rules in Crypto Bill Draft, ASIC's Warning For Crypto Entities
13.6.2024
Australia's regulators have provided rare updates on their plans for the digital assets sector, including plans to introduce a draft framework for stablecoins and hinted that more enforcement is on its way against unlicensed entities during an event in Sydney on Wednesday
Ripple buys Standard Custody, names Jack McDonald SVP of stablecoins
11.6.2024
Ripple has performed exceptionally well in achieving yet another feat, as the company successfully struck a deal to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Company, a virtual asset custodian. The regulatory authorities’ approval of this important acquisition will complement Ripple’s...
Rune Christensen Explains Why He Wants to Remake Maker and Kill DAI
7.6.2024
The MakerDAO creator discusses the motivation behind the ambitious Endgame proposal in a wide-ranging interview
U.S. Crypto Regulations Are Moving Against a CBDC and Non-Compliant Stablecoins Like Tether: JPMorgan
6.6.2024
Out of four recent crypto regulatory initiatives, the stablecoin bill has the highest chance of being passed before the U.S. presidential election, the report said
UAE central bank approves licensing system for stablecoins
5.6.2024
KARM Legal Consultants founder Kokila Alagh said that the regulations clarify the issuance, licensing and supervision of AED-backed payment tokens
Binance Announces Restrictions on Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply With MiCA Regulations
4.6.2024
Crypto exchange Binance announced Monday its strategy to comply with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules, set to take effect on June 30 across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will restrict the issuance and offering of stablecoins...
Binance prepares for MiCA rules, updates stablecoin strategy
3.6.2024
Binance will ease European users’ transition from unauthorized to regulated stablecoins with a “sell-only” strategy
Dubai financial regulator updates crypto token rules for funds
3.6.2024
The changes encompassed several areas, including the ability of both external and domestic funds to invest in crypto tokens
Companies Turn to Crypto for Payments as G7 and EU Mull Sanctions on Russian SWIFT Equivalent
2.6.2024
Some Russian companies have turned to using crypto to settle payments and protect themselves from potential secondary sanctions from Western countries. At least two top metal producers have transacted using USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, as the G7 and the EU mull more sanctions...
Nigeria’s Bitcoin interest unfazed by regulatory restrictions
2.6.2024
Notably, Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve center, falls outside the top 15 cities regarding Google search interest for Bitcoin
Be persistent with the SEC, says Franklin Templeton digital asset head
1.6.2024
The SEC is safeguarding the economy, but Roger Bayston sees a change in tone at the regulator
Dragonfly-Backed Stablecoin, Agora, to Launch Natively on Sui
31.5.2024
Agora, a stablecoin company that recently raised $12 million in its Series A funding round led by Dragonfly, has announced that it will launch its AUSD token natively on Sui. The company aims to produce a better stablecoin focusing on emerging markets, and sharing the revenue obtained with partners...
Navigating the waters of stablecoins: The Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act
31.5.2024
In a move poised to bring significant changes to the digital currency landscape, United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand & Cynthia Lummis have introduced a new bill aimed at regulating payment stablecoins. Known as the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, this legislation sets...
Stablecoin market cap rises to 2-year highs as dominance slides to 6%: CCData
30.5.2024
After eight consecutive months of ascent, the stablecoin market capitalization has risen to a 24-month high of $161 billion in May