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Latest from Jesse Hamilton
US Treasury Open to Nonbanks Issuing Stablecoins, Official Says
Though regulators called for issuers to be regulated as banks last year, Nellie Liang argues the category is wider than it might seem.
Stablecoin Bill Won’t Force All Issuers to Be Banks, Congressman Says
The key legislation that could open a path for stablecoin rules isn’t expected to stick to regulators’ recommendation to insist only banks put out tokens.
Former Crypto Adviser Michael Barr Confirmed as Top US Financial Watchdog
The Senate approved the appointment of Barr, an ex-Ripple adviser who served in Obama’s Treasury Dept., as the Fed’s new vice chair for supervision.
US Treasury Opens Door for Public Comments on Biden’s Crypto Order
The U.S. agency will accept comment letters by Aug. 8 on the president’s March order to establish a regulatory regime for crypto.
Digital Dollar Could Be Good for Financial Stability, US Federal Researchers Say
Though critics of a central bank digital currency have warned it could amplify bank runs, the Office of Financial Research says it may actually help.
US Fed Vice Chairwoman Brainard Doesn’t Like What She’s Seeing in Crypto
Lael Brainard argued aggressive regulation is needed for the sector before things get out of hand.
‘Crypto Dad’ Chris Giancarlo Knighted by French Government
The former chief of the U.S. CFTC and avowed crypto advocate was recognized by French President Emmanuel Macron in part for embracing “crypto finance.”
US Banking Watchdog Says Crypto Turmoil Reinforces Cautious Approach
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu says the industry’s recent drama makes his agency more confident about limiting banks’ exposure to crypto.
US Fed Evaluating SEC’s Position on Digital Assets Custody, Powell Says
The SEC’s directive that customers’ digital assets may need to be treated as belonging to an exchange’s balance sheet has banking regulators scratching their heads about how it’ll work.
Republicans Seek to Counter Effort to Curtail Crypto Mining
The word of caution comes after Democrats warned a top environmental official in April about harms of digital assets mining.
