Moody's
Possible Consequences for Lack of Digital Asset Regulation in the U.S.
Amid rapid evolution in the digital asset ecosystem, Rajeev Bamra, SVP of DeFi and Digital Assets at Moody’s Investors Service, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance. "The recent investigations and regulatory actions highlight the importance of compliance and risk controls," Bamra says, warning that lack of progress could "diminish the attractiveness of the United States for firms and investors."
Can CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and DeFi Coexist?
Central banks may continue to dictate monetary policies but private regulated entities, such as banks and protocols, may play an increasingly large role in distributing money to the public, Moody's senior director Yiannis Giokas writes.
USDC's Depeg Laid Bare the Risks Traditional Finance Poses to Stablecoins
A Moody's analyst examines how the recent banking crisis spilled into crypto, and why alternatives to stablecoins such as tokenized bank deposits and CBDCs may be needed to prevent contagion.
Moody’s Developing Scoring System for Stablecoins: Bloomberg
The move comes as the quality of stablecoin reserves continues to receive scrutiny.
Moody’s Further Downgrades Coinbase Junk Bonds, Joining S&P
The ratings agency cited Coinbase’s weakened revenue and cash flow generation potential due to the ongoing crypto winter as reasons for the move. S&P downgraded the company earlier this month.
Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by Wall Street Banks, Moody's After Q4 Results, Shares Slump
J,P. Morgan cut its rating on the stock to neutral from overweight and slashed its price target to $14 from $30.
Moody’s Downgrades Coinbase’s Debt on Profitability Concerns
The ratings agency has also put the crypto exchange’s ratings under review for further downgrade.
Moody’s Wants to Get Its Head Around DeFi
The credit-ratings giant is looking for staff to support research on DeFi, CBDCs, stablecoins, NFTs and other crypto-assets.
Bond Rating Agency Moody's Warns on Risks of Private Blockchains
Rating agency Moody's has warned of several risks of private, centralized blockchains in a report examining the tech's pros and cons.
Moody's: Blockchain Could Save US Mortgage Industry $1 Billion
Blockchain could boost efficiency and cut costs in a housing sector that's due for a digital overhaul, says Moody's.
