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Stablecoin
Should Government Be in the Business of Issuing Stablecoin Insurance?
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) has introduced a bill that would establish government-backed insurance for stablecoins. “The Hash” crew discusses the potential consequences of the bill and how it could eliminate competitors in the industry.
Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspects to Testify Before DC District Court
The Washington D.C. court convenes today for a hearing with Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, two suspects arrested on allegations they conspired to launder $3.6 billion in bitcoin from the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details released so far and the possible outcomes. Plus, stablecoin hearings continue.
Blockchain Firm Millicent Wins UK Government Funding to Develop CBDC
London-based blockchain-powered firm Millicent has won a prestigious research grant from the U.K. government to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Kene Ezeji-Okoye, co-founder and president of Millicent, shares his insights into the firm's latest projects, including creating regulator complaint stablecoins and a "highly secure blockchain." Plus, addressing privacy concerns of a potential digital pound.
Bithumb Goes for Olympic Gold; India Crypto Tax Questions
Japanese megabank to take advantage of stablecoin law. Korea’s Bithumb gets in on Winter Olympics action. Lack of clarity clouds India crypto tax. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing Tuesday
The House Financial Services Committee is meeting to discuss stablecoin regulation Tuesday. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we can expect.
Diem Confirms Shutdown as Silvergate Acquires the Project’s Assets
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De weighs in on Silvergate Bank confirming Monday it’s purchasing the technology and other assets from Diem, the stablecoin project from Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) announced as Libra in June 2019.
Meta-Led Diem Now Considering Sale of Assets Amid Increasing Regulatory Pressure
The Diem Association, the Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook)-led group seeking to create a stablecoin, is allegedly considering selling the project's assets to return money to investors. This comes as regulatory pressures have stalled Diem since its conception in 2019. "The Hash" group reflects on Diem and the regulatory lessons to be learned.
Brian Brooks on Crypto Regulation: 'Why Do We Feel the Need for More Constraint vs. More Innovation?'
Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and current CEO of bitcoin mining firm Bitfury, discusses his views on the potential problems with an increased focus on U.S. stablecoin and crypto regulation from lawmakers. "Why can't we let the existing regulatory regime work?" Brooks said. "Why do we always feel the need for more constraint versus more innovation?" Plus, his take on Trump-era crypto policy and the energy impact of blockchains.
Palau Plans Stablecoin, LooksRare Takes on OpenSea
China’s Blockchain-based Services Network rolling out NFT infrastructure. Pacific Island nation of Palau plans to issue stablecoin. LooksRare makes explosive debut as OpenSea competitor. These stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
FirstBank Executive on Why Banks Are Launching a Consortium to Mint Stablecoin ‘USDF’
FirstBank has joined the USDF Consortium, an association of FDIC-insured financial institutions, to build a network of banks to further the adoption and interoperability of a bank-minted stablecoin “USDF.” FirstBank Chief Administrative Officer Wade Peery shares insights into the Consortium and the state of stablecoins as part of a larger discussion on the crypto markets.