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Stablecoins
BIS Researchers Say Stablecoins Are Failing to Live Up to Promise
For stablecoins to be able to be used as a means of exchange they should be able to maintain their value during the day, economists at the Bank for International Settlements said.
UK’s Tough Crypto Regulator FCA Won’t Go Easy on Stablecoins, Official Says
The Financial Conduct Authority on Monday published a discussion paper with proposals for a stablecoin regime.
Stablecoin Plans From UK Regulators Is the 'Next Stage' for Crypto Regulation: Legal Expert
Two U.K. financial watchdogs, the Bank of England (BOE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have published their plans to regulate stablecoins. Clifford Chance LLP senior associate Laura Douglas discusses the significance of the proposals that aim to a clearer regulatory framework in the U.K. and the previous challenges the country has faced regarding stablecoin rules.
UK Financial Watchdogs Reveal Stablecoin Regulation Proposals
Two U.K. financial watchdogs, the Bank of England (BOE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have published their plans to regulate stablecoins. Laura Douglas, senior associate at international law firm Clifford Chance, weighs in on the move. "This is really the next stage of the U.K.'s plan to regulate stablecoins and crypto assets more generally," Douglas said. "It's something the industry has been waiting for, for quite some time."
U.S. Federal Reserve's Barr Holds Line on Central Bank Needing Stablecoin Powers
Vice Chairman Michael Barr argued that the Fed needs regulatory and enforcement authority over stablecoin issuers – a point of contention in the debate over legislation.
Circle Curbs Stablecoin Minting for Retail Users, Moving Closer to Tether's Practice
The action represents a move towards main competitor Tether's practice to limit access for retail users.
Tether Reports $3.2B Excess Reserves, but Lags in Reducing Secured Loans
The USDT stablecoin currently has a market cap of roughly $84 billion.
Drawbacks of Stablecoin Cross-Border Use Outweigh Benefits: Global Payments Watchdog
Existing stablecoins aren't fully compliant with relevant regulatory requirements, a report by the Committee on Payment and Market Infrastructures said.
Tokenized U.S. Treasury Market Grows Nearly 600% to $698M as Crypto's RWA Race Intensifies
Ethereum has toppled Stellar as the top blockchain for tokenized government bonds while more recent entrants Solana and Polygon also grew.
U.K. Publishes Final Proposals for Crypto, Stablecoin Regulation
The government plans to propose legislation on fiat-backed stablecoins by early 2024.
