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European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
6.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
6.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
5.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Integrate Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
Binance to Open Beijing Office Amid China’s Renewed Blockchain Push
31.10.2019
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume is establishing a new outpost in China's capital city
Calibra Head David Marcus Touts Libra’s Money Laundering Standards
29.10.2019
Calibra wallet head David Marcus says that Libra’s anti-money laundering compliance will be better than many alternatives
Stanford Prof: Crypto Will Rain on Banks’ Low-Interest Rate Parade
25.10.2019
A professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business says cryptocurrencies will inevitably upend the banking sector
After 6 Hours of Zuckerberg Testimony, Congress Still Hates Libra
24.10.2019
The party line thickens and Libra looks hamstrung at yesterday’s Zuckerberg hearing before the House Financial Services Committee
Regulate Stablecoins – Don’t Squash Them
23.10.2019
Regulators should offer a path for stablecoins to exist alongside current financial systems, writes a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center
US Congress Considers A Draft Bill Claiming Stablecoins Are Securities
22.10.2019
US lawmakers are considering a new draft bill that classifies all managed stablecoins as securities ahead of tomorrow’s Zuckerberg hearing
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Classifying Stablecoins as Securities
22.10.2019
A draft bill published Tuesday would regulate stablecoins under the Securities Act of 1933
FATF Starts Checking How Well Countries Implement Crypto Standards
21.10.2019
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has agreed on how it will assess whether countries have taken the necessary steps to implement the crypto-related requirements. “Given the global nature of the virtual asset industry, it is essential that countries implement these requirements...
Facebook Likely to Use Stablecoins Pegged to Fiat for its Libra Project
21.10.2019
Facebook’s Libra project has been abuzz with new updates quite frequently in recent times. According to the recent reports dated October 20, 2019, Facebook is contemplating to utilize stablecoins pegged to a national currency for its digital currency Libra. Talking at a banking seminar, Facebook’s...
What Role Should Central Banks Have Launching Stablecoins Like Libra?
21.10.2019
Facebook wasn’t prepared for the backlash associated with Libra. But should central banks have a role in helping the stablecoin launch — and if so, what? #Sponsored
Indian Finance Minister Answers Crypto Questions at IMF Meeting
21.10.2019
At an IMF and World Bank meeting, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about cryptocurrency and stablecoins when asked about Facebook’s Libra digital currency project. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also addressed the subject at the conference. Also read: Indian Supreme Court...
Libra Could Drop ‘Basket’ and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins
21.10.2019
Under pressure from regulators, the Libra project may consider a fundamental change to the way its planned crypto payments system will operate
McAfee Champions Importance of Stablecoins for Decentralized Exchanges
21.10.2019
Decentralized exchange users should store value in stablecoins, not fiat, argues John McAfee
Report: Facebook Could Use Fiat-Pegged Stablecoins for Libra
20.10.2019
Calibra CEO David Marcus reportedly said that Libra would be open to using national fiat-pegged stablecoins at a banking seminar on Sunday
G20 Finance Leaders: Stablecoins Present Serious Regulatory Risks
19.10.2019
The G20 nations agree that global stablecoins present serious public policy and regulatory risks