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JP Koning
Latest from JP Koning
Porn, Mastercard Moderation and How Bitcoin Doesn’t Fix It
By imposing moderation requirements on content providers, the card giant crossed a worrying line. But the crypto alternative is problematic, too.
Gary Gensler, You Should Be Watching How Canada Is Regulating Coinbase
In Canada, there’s no question whether crypto exchanges offer securities and if they should be regulated as such, says our (Canadian) columnist.
Are Central Bankers Ready for Payments Theater?
If the Fed and other banks adopt a CBDC, they will inevitably become involved in disputes about what is and isn’t acceptable economic activity, says our columnist.
The Race for Stablecoin Transparency
Stablecoins have been improving their reporting on reserves, but transparency makes an already difficult business model more complicated to execute, says our columnist.
If Stablecoins Cause Instability, Regulators Have Themselves to Blame
Pseudonymity is a key reason for the emergence of the $110 billion stablecoin market. If regulators are worried about financial stability, they should have some KYC controls.
Circle Isn't Winning the Stablecoin Transparency Race
Stablecoin projects increasingly compete on transparency. Circle's two-month-old data on "approved investments" leaves something to be desired.
El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin: Hype or History in the Making?
What does it mean for a country like El Salvador to adopt bitcoin as "legal tender"? It depends on whom you ask, says our columnist.
Why Selling a Tesla for Bitcoin Makes Even Less Sense Now
Tesla's plan to sell cars for bitcoin may have hastened a government anti-money laundering crackdown, says our columnist.
MakerDAO on Collision Course With Banking Regulators
As MakerDAO rolls out real estate loans, banking regulators are unlikely to ignore DeFi banks, our columnist says.
Tether's Report Card Offers Less Detail Than Rivals'
Our columnist compares how the company behind the leading stablecoin (USDT) attests to its reserves and how its competitors do it.
