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Stablecoins Risky Like ‘Wildcat’ Bank Practices of 19th Century, Gorton and Zhang Write

Yale economist Gary Gorton and U.S. Federal Reserve attorney Jeffery Zhang liken stablecoins to a time when private banks issued their own notes.

Stablecoins have been likened to that of "wildcat" banking practices in the U.S. during the 19th century.
Stablecoins have been likened to that of "wildcat" banking practices in the U.S. during the 19th century.