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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.

Updated May 11, 2023, 3:42 p.m. Published Jul 18, 2022, 1:38 p.m.
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is a senior member of the House Finance Services Committee, which is working on stablecoin legislation. (Al Drago/Getty Images)
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is a senior member of the House Finance Services Committee, which is working on stablecoin legislation. (Al Drago/Getty Images)